High Performance Computing Data Storage Administrator IV

Job overview

The High Performance Computing Data Storage Administrator IV role is based in Tuscaloosa, AL, with hybrid work eligibility subject to University policy. The stated pay grade range is $94,700 minimum to $127,900 midpoint. The role is part of the University of Alabama’s OIT-HPC Center Services department and supports research computing infrastructure. The administrator leads the design, operation, and modernization of enterprise and high-performance storage systems supporting research, HPC, AI, and machine learning. The role establishes storage strategy, automates lifecycle and recovery processes, integrates storage across cloud and research environments, and provides technical leadership and mentoring.

What you'll do

• Design and administer enterprise and HPC storage systems
• establish long-term storage strategies and roadmaps
• lead modernization initiatives
• architect large-scale parallel filesystems
• analyze I/O workloads
• develop infrastructure-as-code strategies for provisioning, monitoring, capacity reporting, lifecycle management, and disaster recovery
• integrate storage with cloud platforms, archival consortia, external research collaborations, and multi-site infrastructure
• forecast storage growth and research demand
• define security and encryption strategies
• mentor storage administrators
• provide technical leadership through presentations and training
• partner with systems, networking, cybersecurity, cloud, and research application teams.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

hybrid eligible

tuscaloosa al

the university of alabama

oit-hpc center services

$94,700 minimum

$127,900 midpoint

hpc storage

research computing

ai and machine learning

parallel filesystems

cloud storage

technical leadership

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Hybrid work may be available subject to University policy; role may lead a team of storage administrators; minimum qualifications allow equivalent combinations of education and experience.

About the employer

The University of Alabama is hiring for this role. Industry: Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools. Sector: 61.