Linux/HPC System Administrator

Job overview

The Linux/HPC System Administrator role is onsite in Lemont, IL, at Argonne’s HPC facilities. The expected hiring range is $86,299–$134,626.05 per year. The role supports the Advanced Photon Source user community through the APS Engineering Support Division. The administrator maintains high-performance computing, storage, networking, and beamline systems so researchers can conduct computational and experimental work reliably. The role also provides technical support, security, documentation, and performance improvements across the infrastructure.

What you'll do

• Administer GPU nodes, HPC clusters, IBM Storage Scale appliances, InfiniBand networking, Globus data transfer nodes, monitoring tools, and PBS Pro scheduling
• support Linux beamline computers, storage, and networking
• troubleshoot user and system issues
• maintain documentation and performance reports
• provide user support and training
• implement security practices and comply with organizational and government requirements.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

linux/hpc system administrator

linux

high-performance computing

gpu nodes

hpc clusters

ibm storage scale

pbs pro

advanced photon source

lemont il

argonne national laboratory

$86,299–$134,626.05/year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Comprehensive benefits are part of the total rewards package
• Argonne provides employee benefits information online.

Why this role

Supports four HPC clusters and Advanced Photon Source beamline systems; the posting requires proof of U.S. citizenship and notes possible after-hours support for critical issues.

About the employer

Argonne National Laboratory is hiring for this role. Industry: Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology). Sector: 54.