HPC System Administrator

HPC System Administrator

Full Time (40 h/w)

Klosterneuburg near Vienna, Austria / Home Office possible

EUR 54,000* gross/year

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Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA) is a constantly growing international institute for conducting world-class research in mathematics, computer science, life sciences & physical sciences. We strive to recruit passionate professionals from across the world over all fields who strive to support our goal of excellent research. Located within a beautiful campus on the outskirts of Vienna, we offer multiple opportunities for personal growth in a stable working environment. Get an insight!

Your responsibilities

We are seeking a skilled and proactive High-Performance Computing (HPC) administrator to join our team, responsible for managing and optimizing our high-performance computing environment. If you thrive in a dynamic and collaborative environment where your expertise is crucial in supporting cutting-edge research and scientific advancements, this opportunity is for you.

• Cluster Management: Oversee and manage daily operations of the compute infrastructure, including configuration, deployment, and optimization of nodes and networks to maximize performance for our userbase
• System Monitoring and Maintenance: Monitor system performance, storage, and network utilization to ensure the systems operate efficiently. Address hardware and software issues as they arise
• User Support: Provide technical assistance to researchers on efficient use of cluster resources
• Documentation and Reporting: Create and maintain comprehensive documentation on system configuration, maintenance tasks, and troubleshooting procedures. Generate regular reports on system performance, uptime, and resource usage for management

Your profile

• Education and Experience: Education in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in HPC cluster management tools (e.g., SLURM, PBS, or Torque), Linux system administration (Debian, RHEL)
• Scripting and Automation: Strong scripting skills in Python, Bash, or other languages. Experience with automation tools for configuration management (e.g. Ansible, Puppet, Chef) to automate tasks, optimize processes, and improve system reliability
• Networking and Storage: Solid understanding of high-speed networking, parallel file systems, and large-scale storage solutions (e.g., Lustre, Ceph, Weka, Beegfs)
• Problem-Solving: Excellent troubleshooting abilities and a proactive approach to resolving system issues before they impact users
• Independent, result driven work, demonstrates ownership and accountability

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Your benefits

• Education & training
• Cafeteria
• Childcare
• Free shuttle bus
• Multiple health offers
• Pension insurance

⁎ This position comes with possible overpayment depending on education, qualification and work experience. ISTA processes your personal data in accordance with the law. For more information, please refer to ww www.ista.ac.at/data-protection.

Am Campus 1, 3400 Klosterneuburg, Austria
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