HPC Linux Systems Administrator

Full Time (40 h/w)

Klosterneuburg near Vienna, Austria / Home Office possible

EUR 52,000* gross/year

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!

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

• 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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• Education & training
• Cafeteria
• Childcare
• Free shuttle bus
• Multiple health offers
• Pension insurance

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Am Campus 1, 3400 Klosterneuburg, Austria
Tel.: +43 (0) 2243 9000-0 | www.ista.ac.at