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Job Summary:
The Resource Collaborative, Inc. is a premiere Service Center offering various functions to a group of diverse global companies. As an HPC Data Center/Private Cloud Architect, you will be responsible for designing and implementing state-of-the-art data center/private cloud infrastructure solutions that support high-performance computing and scientific research, collaborating with cross-functional teams to create efficient and scalable architectures.
Responsibilities:
• Develop and refine data center architecture blueprints and guidelines, considering performance, scalability, security, and efficiency aspects.
• Design and implement solutions for compute, storage, networking, and cooling infrastructure that align with HPC requirements.
• Continuously evaluate and enhance the data center infrastructure to maximize HPC performance and resource utilization.
• Identify and address potential bottlenecks and performance gaps, employing industry best practices and cutting-edge technologies.
• Collaborate with system administrators and engineers to ensure seamless integration and deployment of HPC systems within the data center.
• Oversee hardware and software installation, configuration, and testing activities.
• Stay up to date with emerging HPC technologies, tools, and methodologies.
• Conduct research and feasibility studies on new hardware and software solutions to enhance capabilities and align to new incoming customer use cases.
• Evaluate vendor offerings and provide recommendations for procurement.
• Monitor and analyze performance metrics to identify issues and implement necessary optimizations.
• Troubleshoot complex system problems, working closely with technical teams to ensure efficient resolution and minimal impact on operations.
• Collaborate with security teams to design and implement robust security measures within the data center infrastructure.
• Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards and regulations, such as HIPAA or GDPR, in data handling and storage.
• Create comprehensive technical documentation, including architectural diagrams, standard operating procedures, and configuration guidelines.
• Prepare regular reports on data center performance, capacity planning, and future infrastructure requirements.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, fostering a culture of knowledge sharing and innovation.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior team members, guiding them in adopting best practices and enhancing their skill sets.
Qualifications:
Required:
• Advanced degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience as an HPC architect or similar role, with a strong focus on multi-tenant data center infrastructure design and performance optimization.
• In-depth knowledge of HPC technologies, including parallel/cluster computing, distributed storage systems, InfiniBand, RDMA and Ethernet networking, GPU acceleration, and job scheduling frameworks.
• Proficiency in data center design principles, including power and cooling considerations, space planning, physical security and network topologies (preferably in a multi-tenant environment).
• Familiarity with industry-standard tools and software used in HPC environments, such as SLURM, PBS Pro, Lustre, GPFS, OpenStack, cluster managers and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to identify and resolve complex technical issues.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Detail-oriented mindset with a strong focus on documentation and adherence to standards.
• Familiarity with security protocols and compliance requirements in the context of data center operations.
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced and rapidly evolving technological landscape.
Preferred:
• Experience with CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics) workloads, tooling (ex: OpenFOAM, Ansys, Altair, Siemens Simcenter, Pointwise, etc) and associated HPC optimization a major plus.
• Experience architecting hybrid private (on-prem/data center) + public cloud (AWS or Azure) infrastructure a plus.
Company:
The Resource Collaborative is a cutting-edge consulting and "human being search firm"​ with deep connections to senior technology and business professionals primarily within the financial services sector. Founded in 2012, the company is headquartered in Far Hills, USA, with a team of 11-50 employees. The company is currently Early Stage.