Senior Systems Administrator, High Performance Computing

The Center for Advanced Computing (CAC) at Cornell University seeks a senior systems administrator to design, deploy, and manage high performance computing (HPC) clusters and servers. Well-qualified candidates will possess multiple years of experience providing support in an HPC environment, will be proficient in troubleshooting hardware issues, and will be able to advance projects with minimal direction. As Systems Administrator IV, you will build technology that allows Cornell researchers to conduct cutting edge research and advance the frontiers of science. In addition to supporting systems used by New York City-based units, Weill Cornell Medicine, and Weill Cornell Medicine - Qatar, you will collaborate with other team members working with researchers across the spectrum of academic disciplines at Cornell. As part of the Cornell community, you will help foster a culture of belonging and a healthy work environment by communicating across differences; being cooperative, collaborative, open, and welcoming; showing respect, compassion, and empathy; engaging and supporting others regardless of background or perspective; speaking up when others are being excluded or treated inappropriately; and supporting work/life integration of oneself and others. Key responsibilities include: Leading efforts to implement emerging cloud and storage technologies Designing and making recommendations for hardware and software solutions for new clusters and servers for Cornell customers Integrating new systems into the existing heterogeneous computing environment Maintaining a secure and stable computing infrastructure Testing and evaluating new tools Developing training and documentation for use of systems managed by Center for Advanced Computing About Us The Cornell University Center for Advanced Computing (CAC) is a leader in high-performance computing systems, applications, and data solutions that enable research success, help researchers accelerate discovery, and broaden impact. Located on our Ithaca, NY campus, CAC serves the computational and data analysis needs of the Cornell community and their collaborators from science and engineering and the humanities. CAC serves the national community as a partner on the NSF-funded Extreme Science and Engineering Discovery Environment (XSEDE). CAC staff consultants develop and deliver XSEDE training programs and software distributions. As a core service facility, CAC provides high-performance computing and cloud computing services configured with a variety of software including Red Hat Linux, CentOS, Eucalyptus, Hadoop, SQL Server, and MySQL. A large-capacity DataDirect Networks storage system is available for standard and archival storage. CAC configured and operates a public cloud computing service called Red Cloud that offers unique features desired by researchers, i.e., dedicated cores/RAM and no charge for network traffic. What We Need Send us a cover letter and resume outlining your interest in this position and explaining how your experience and qualifications match the position requirements. Your letter is an important component of your application. Please note: visa sponsorship is not available for this position. When evaluating your candidacy, we will look for evidence of the following: Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related technical field with at least five years of experience managing Linux servers and HPC clusters, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience Working knowledge of cloud services and virtualization platforms A background in evaluating future technologies and providing recommendations for upgrades and installations Proven experience using compilers to build and debug scientific software installations Demonstrated skills in problem solving, critical thinking, and written and oral communications Demonstrated ability to interact with others on a collaborative team towards a shared project goal Experience in the administration of Linux core services such as SSH, LDAP, Samba, NFS, and Sudo Demonstrated scripting proficiency on various Linux platforms (Python, shell, Java) Demonstrated understanding and ability to address interoperability issues Ability to cultivate and develop inclusive and equitable working relationships with students, faculty, staff and community members Additionally, although not required, the following would represent pluses: Advanced degree Experience with provisioning tools (warewulf), real-time monitoring tools (OpenXDMod), distributed and parallel file systems (CEPHFS, NFS, Lustre, BeeGFS), and virtualization platforms (Openstack) Rewards and Benefits This position is located in Ithaca, New York on the campus of Cornell University. The position is eligible for a hybrid working arrangement with periodic work on campus expected. Cornell receives national recognition as an award-winning workplace for our health, wellbeing, and sustainability. Our benefits programs include comprehensive health care options, generous retirement contributions, access to wellness programs, and employee discounts with local and national retail brands. We invite you to follow this link to get more information about our benefits: Understand Your Benefits | Working at Cornell . Our leave provisions include health and personal leave, three weeks of vacation and 13 holidays: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and the day after, and an end of the year winter break from December 25-January 1. To offer greater flexibility for observing faiths and traditions, we also offer two additional floating holidays. 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