HPC Linux Systems Administrator (m/w/d)

HPC Linux Systems Administrator

Full Time (40 h/w)

Klosterneuburg near Vienna, Austria / Home Office possible

EUR 52,000* gross/year

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Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA) is a constantly growing international institute for conducting frontier 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

Are you passionate about High-Performance Computing (HPC) and Linux systems? We are searching for a highly skilled and motivated individual with a strong passion for HPC and Linux systems. 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. As an HPC Linux Systems Administrator, you will be responsible for maintaining, optimizing, and securing our advanced High-Performance Computing cluster. Your primary focus will be on ensuring the stability and performance of the system while working closely with scientists and internal teams to meet their computational requirements.

* Deploying, configuring, and maintaining HPC clusters running on Debian Linux
* Managing and optimizing storage systems
* Configuring and managing SLURM, the workload manager, to efficiently distribute computational resources
* Troubleshooting and resolving complex system issues related to hardware, software, and networking components
* Collaborating with scientists to understand their computing needs and providing effective solutions
* Monitoring system performance and resource utilization to optimize efficiency and identify potential bottlenecks
* Documenting system configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting guides for internal knowledge sharing

Your profile

* Education in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience)
* Proven experience as an HPC Linux Systems Administrator or a similar role
* Strong proficiency in Ansible for automation and configuration management
* In-depth knowledge of parallel/cluster file systems like BeeGFS NFS, and ZFS
* Familiarity with InfiniBand networking and its implementation in a HPC environment
* Solid understanding of Linux operating systems, system administration, and shell scripting
* Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work well under pressure
* A passion for staying up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends in the field of high performance computing

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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
Tel.: +43 (0) 2243 9000-0 www.ista.ac.at