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HPC System Administrator

Job

  • Level
    Experienced
  • Job Field
    IT, System
  • Employment Type
    Full Time
  • Contract Type
    Permanent employment
  • Salary
    from 54.000 € Gross/Year
  • Location
    Gemeinde Klosterneuburg, Vienna
  • Working Model
    Hybrid, Onsite
  • Job Technologies

    Your role in the team

    • 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.
    • 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.

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    Our expectations of you

    Education

    • Education and Experience: Education in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).

    Qualifications

    • Technical Skills: Proficiency in HPC cluster management tools (e.g., SLURM, PBS, or Torque), Linux system administration (Debian, RHEL).
    • 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.

    Experience

    • 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.

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    Benefits

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    Job Locations

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    • Location Vienna

      Location Vienna

      Austria

    • Location Gemeinde Klosterneuburg

      Location Gemeinde Klosterneuburg

      3400 Niederösterreich

      Austria

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    Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA)

    Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA)

    The Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA) is a young, international research institution dedicated to graduate education, science education, and cutting-edge research in the physical, mathematical, computer, and life sciences.

    Description

  • Company Size
    250+ Employees
  • Founding year
    2007
  • Company Type
    Established Company
  • Working Model
    Hybrid, Onsite
  • Industry
    Internet, IT, Telecommunication, Education System, Science, Research
  • Salary
    from 54.000 € Gross/Year
    Location
    Gemeinde Klosterneuburg, Vienna
    Working Model
    Hybrid, Onsite

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