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HPC Administrators are IT professionals responsible for managing, maintaining, and optimizing high-performance computing (HPC) systems. They install and configure hardware and software, monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure the security and efficiency of HPC clusters. Their work supports researchers and organizations that rely on large-scale computational power for scientific, engineering, or data-intensive applications.

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HPC Administrators often encounter challenges such as managing complex cluster environments, ensuring high availability, and troubleshooting performance bottlenecks. Staying current with rapidly evolving hardware and software technologies is also essential. To address these challenges, administrators typically use robust monitoring tools, automate routine tasks, and participate in ongoing training or professional development. Collaboration with researchers and IT teams is vital for aligning system configurations with user needs and optimizing computational resources.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an HPC Administrator, and why are they important?

To thrive as an HPC Administrator, you need expertise in Linux system administration, networking, and parallel computing, typically supported by a degree in computer science or a related field. Familiarity with HPC-specific tools like Slurm, PBS, or LSF schedulers, as well as experience with cluster management, storage systems, and scripting languages, is essential. Strong troubleshooting skills, attention to detail, and effective communication help you resolve issues and collaborate with diverse technical teams. These skills ensure reliable, efficient, and secure operation of high-performance computing environments critical to research and enterprise objectives.
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HPC Linux System Administrator

HPC Linux System Administrator

Mclaurin Aerospace

Houston, TX • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 5 days ago

Job description

Are you passionate about human space exploration, understanding the origins of the universe, and working with a passionate and diverse team to make a difference? If you are, we need you!
We need your talent, teamwork, and energy to help us achieve great things that inspire people all over the globe. We need you to bring creative ideas and diverse backgrounds to help us envision, shape, and deliver systems that will enable the exploration of space while benefiting people here on Earth. We are excited about what we do, and we need you on our team as we take on exciting challenges for NASA's pursuits in deep space exploration.
We have an exciting opportunity for a HPC Linux System Administrator to join our JETS II contract team at NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX.
If selected you will:
  • The FSL is one of JSC's primary compute labs and hosts a wide variety of analyses, which support all human-spaceflight programs at NASA including the International Space Station (ISS), Orion, Space Launch System (SLS), Commercial Crew Program, Human Landing System (HLS), Moon Base and many others. The FSL systems are currently comprised of over 700 machines, 26,000 cores and over 10 PB of storage, which serve more than 1000 users.
  • In this position you will be working with a team of HPC System Administrators to build and maintain all FSL services. This will include High Performance Compute (HPC) administration, high-end Linux workstation administration, high-speed networking, High-speed parallel filesystem administration, and more.
  • Some of the skillset we are looking for this position is a deep understanding of container technologies and how best they can be used in a High Performance Compute (HPC) environment.
  • The FSL System Administration Team is critical in supporting the FSL users in effectively utilizing the systems. The team's day to day tasks include investigating system problems, proactively monitoring system health, and working with FSL users to make sure they can support the NASA human spaceflight mission.

Qualifications:
This position has been posted at multiple levels. Depending on the candidate's experience, requirements, and business needs, we reserve the right to consider candidates at any level for which this position has been advertised.
  • Typically requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent certification in a related area and a minimum of 5 years of experience in the field or in a related area.
  • Experience in the following areas is needed for this position:
    • Linux system administration
    • System configuration management
    • Container Based HPC Workflows
    • Complex CI/CD Workflows
    • HPC job scheduler administration
  • Demonstrated problem solving, planning, and communication skills
  • Ability to work in a team environment
  • Experience with large-scale system administration, with 2 of those years in HPC administration.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Familiarity with the following is preferred but not required for the position:
    • RedHat-based systems
    • Container Technology like Docker, Podman, and Apptainer
    • Luster High-speed Parallel Filesystems
    • InfiniBand
    • Ansible / Foreman
    • SLURM resource manager
    • SPACK software manager
    • Log consolidation and monitoring
    • Git/Gitlab and software development (CI/CD)
    • Johnson Space Center campus network
    • NASA security mechanisms (security plans, POAMs, ATOs, Risk Assessments

Benefits
  • Competitive pay
  • Positive work-life balance
  • 100% Employer paid insurance including: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short-term disability, and long-term disability
  • 11 paid holidays annually
  • Generous PTO
  • 401k after 12 months of service with employer match
  • Education assistance
  • Relocation assistance (if applicable)

Mclaurin is a unique organization with a special focus on combining the best features of research and industry in order to foster innovation. Our organization strongly supports research, publication, and engagement with the academic community. We encourage our employees to remain on the cutting edge of new developments in their respective disciplines.
US Citizenship and the ability to pass a comprehensive security background investigation is required.
Mclaurin is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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