Associate Server Systems Administrator

Overview

On Site
Full Time

Skills

Reporting
Collaboration
High Performance Computing
Software Development
Visualization
Research
Data Storage
Auditing
Access Control
Technical Support
Storage
Break/Fix
Inventory Management
Customization
Higher Education
Computer Hardware
System Administration
Unix
Linux
Operating Systems
Management
Shell
Python
Scripting
Git
Version Control
Configuration Management
Ansible
Red Hat Linux
HPC
Server Hardware
SAS
RAID
SAP BASIS
Law

Job Details

Job Description

The Associate Server Systems Administrator is part of the Advanced Computing Center for Research and Education (ACCRE) at Vanderbilt University and contributes to the maintenance and availability of virtual and physical server systems. Reporting directly to the Director of Research Computing Operations, the Associate Server System Administrator will be part of ACCRE's Infrastructure Group and collaborate with members of other ACCRE units.

The Associate Server Systems Administrator is part of the Advanced Computing Center for Research and Education (ACCRE) at Vanderbilt University and contributes to the maintenance and availability of virtual and physical server systems. Reporting directly to the Director of Research Computing Operations, the Associate Server System Administrator will be part of ACCRE's Infrastructure Group and collaborate with members of other ACCRE units.

The Advanced Computing Center for Research and Education is a provider of technology and support to Vanderbilt faculty and students in the areas of high-performance computing, large data storage, software development, and visualization. Our goal is to meet faculty and students 'where they are' to give them the easiest access to the broad range of computing tools available for both research and education.

Duties and Responsibilities
ACCRE Storage Systems Administration
  • Maintain, administer, and improve ACCRE's computational services
  • Set, implement, and audit user access controls
  • Aid in operational security implementations
  • Solve user support issues
  • Troubleshoot hardware and software problems related to the storage
  • Be the primary support for hardware break-fix and inventory management
  • Be a member of the team developing, deploying, and supporting the compute cluster and auxiliary systems
  • Work on adapting existing software tools to support rapid response to critical issues, system expansion and hardware replacement

ACCRE Compute Cluster Administration
  • Set up/configure cluster hardware related to infrastructure and cluster services
  • Install operating system and related utility software
  • Monitor the status of the cluster utilizing tools such as CheckMK, including customizing the tools for ACCRE-specific needs
  • Serve as a technical resource to users and other ACCRE staff members
  • Coordinate critical tasks with other team members to meet project guidelines
  • Act as internal technical consultant to ACCRE staff, particularly related to projects on which this position is serving as the primary systems administrator

Qualifications

  • An Associate or Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education.
  • The ability to physically move and lift hardware up to 50 pounds
  • Two years of experience with system administration with UNIX/Linux based operating systems or managing compute cluster subsystems
  • Demonstrated experience with shell and/or Python scripting of moderate complexity
  • Demonstrated self-driven, inquisitive, and productive troubleshooting abilities
  • Strong ability to work individually and in a team environment
  • Knowledge and experience of GIT version control
  • Knowledge and experience with configuration management tools such as Ansible
  • Demonstrated success in taking initiative, meeting deadlines, and adjusting to operational shifts
  • Experience with RedHat based systems
  • Experience in an HPC environment
  • Experience with server hardware (SAS, JBOD, RAID, HBA, RAID controllers, etc.)

About Us

At Vanderbilt University , our work - regardless of title or role - is in service to an important and noble mission in which every member of our community serves in advancing knowledge and transforming lives on a daily basis. Located in Nashville, Tennessee, on a 330+ acre campus and arboretum dating back to 1873, Vanderbilt is proud to have been named as one of "America's Best Large Employers" as well as a top employer in Tennessee and the Nashville metropolitan area by Forbes for several years running. We welcome those who are interested in learning and growing professionally with an employer that strives to create, foster and sustain opportunities as an employer of choice.

We understand you have a choice when choosing where to work and pursue a career. We understand you are unique and have a story. We want to hear it. We encourage you to apply today so that you might become a part of our story.

Vanderbilt University is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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