Linux System Admin System Administrator (PROJ-4400)

Key duties and responsibilities

• Lead or assist system administrator activities supporting the Linux and core services in the High Performance Computing environment.
• Provision and configure servers using life cycle system tools and/or self-documenting Infrastructure-as-Code methodologies
• Write system support and security documentation.
• Work cohesively and communicate effectively with High Performance Computing Infrastructure project, technical and engineering staff, and stakeholder groups.
• Ensure required controls and accounting of systems adheres to best practices, with a view to maintaining system integrity and performance.

Essential criteria

• At least 4 years’ experience in Medium-Large Enterprise or Government Linux System Administration roles.
• Demonstrated system administration experience with Linux Operating Systems for example: Red Hat, Rocky, Suse.
• Demonstrated experience with high performance storage systems for example: NAS, Object, On-premise cloud, Parallel file systems.
• Thorough understanding of Networking technologies and topologies, particularly those utilised in HPC and related systems.
• Demonstrated capability to install and decommission HPC and related systems, hardware components.

Desirable criteria

• Experience contributing to complex technical project outcomes for Medium-Large Enterprise or agencies
• Demonstrated experience with a continuous integration tools for example: GitLab or Jenkins
• Demonstrated experience with configuration management tools for example: Ansible, Puppet or Salt
• Demonstrated experience with Foreman or equivalent administration systems