Research Computing Systems Engineer

The Pennsylvania State University

State College, PA, US
Base: $86,300.00 - $129,500.00; bonus/equity: not ...
Hybrid
Extensive linux operating system experience
Parallel file systems expertise
Scripting languages bash python perl
This role involves maintaining HPC systems to ensure compute node and storage availability for scientists and engineers supporting national defense capabilities

Job Summary

  • This role involves maintaining HPC systems to ensure compute node and storage availability for scientists and engineers supporting national defense capabilities.
  • Candidates will develop scripts to monitor system health, perform diagnostics, and resolve hardware failures while collaborating with users and vendors.
  • The position offers a competitive salary range of $86,300.00 to $129,500.00 along with robust benefits including medical coverage and a 75% tuition discount.

Matching Summary

This role involves maintaining HPC systems to ensure compute node and storage availability for scientists and engineers supporting national defense capabilities.

Salary

Base: $86,300.00 - $129,500.00; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, retirement, paid time off, 75% tuition discount

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Extensive Linux operating system experience
  • Parallel file systems expertise
  • Scripting languages bash python perl
  • Batch schedulers Slurm Torque PBS
  • Configuration management tools Puppet Chef Ansible

Nice-to-have

  • Multi-disciplinary team collaboration
  • Hardware vendor relationship management
  • Proactive performance monitoring skills

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree required
  • 3+ years of relevant experience
  • Current eligibility for Secret or Top Secret clearance
  • Must be a U.S. citizen

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship

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