Seeking a High-Performance Computing (HPC) Database/System Administrator for remote contract opportunity with SaltStack for my direct client in Maplewood MN.
If interested , share your word document resume, work authorization, expected hourly pay rate, current location, availability for remote work , skill stack and LinkedIn.
Schedule: Flexible, first shift. Must be available for emergencies. Only evening weekend hours if emergency
Interview: 1-2 rounds -Dependent upon total amount of candidate applications received . Likely 1 round
Support and enhance our High-Performance Computing (HPC) environment in collaboration with IT and R&D stakeholders. This role involves managing and optimizing supercomputing infrastructure, ensuring reliable system administration, and driving automation and cloud integration efforts. Key responsibilities include:
Administering and maintaining HPC systems, including accelerated nodes and node imaging, with a strong focus on RHEL 8 and Rocky Linux 8 environments.
Supporting HPC job submission workflows and workload managers, preferably PBS, to ensure efficient resource utilization.
Installing and configuring scientific and engineering software applications, and managing environment modules.
Designing and implementing networking and enterprise storage solutions to support high-throughput computing workloads.
Utilizing configuration and automation tools such as SaltStack, Packer, and GitHub Actions to streamline system provisioning and CI/CD workflows.
Managing cloud-based HPC resources using AWS services including EC2, FSx, EFS, CloudFormation, Route 53, and DevOps tools like CodeBuild and CodeDeploy.
Developing and maintaining scripts in Bash and Python to automate tasks and improve system reliability.
Applying best practices in version control and code deployment using GitHub.
Skills:
High-Performance Computing (HPC) & System Administration
Strong background in supercomputing and HPC system architecture
Experience with accelerated nodes and node imaging
Proficient in system administration for RHEL 8 and Rocky Linux 8
Skilled in HPC job submission workflows and workload managers (preferably PBS)
Hands-on experience with software application installation and environment configuration
In-depth knowledge of networking and enterprise storage solutions
Configuration & Automation Tools
SaltStack for configuration management
Packer for image creation and automation
GitHub Actions for CI/CD workflows
Cloud Computing (AWS)
Proficient with core AWS services: EC2, CloudFormation, FSx, EFS, Route 53
Experience with AWS DevOps tools: CodeBuild and CodeDeploy
Solid understanding of AWS networking and infrastructure best practices
Scripting & Version Control
Strong scripting skills with Bash and Python
Experience managing GitHub repositories with best practices for code deployment and version control
Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or equivalent professional experience in a related field.
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