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Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This
historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12
highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all influenced by Penn’s
distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning. As an employer Penn has been ranked nationally on many occasions with
the most recent award from Forbes who named Penn one of America’s Best Large Employers in 2023.
Penn offers a unique working
environment within the city of Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of
educational, cultural, and recreational activities. With its historical significance and landmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide
variety of atmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home for work and play.
The University offers a competitive
benefits package that includes excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families, generous retirement benefits, a
wide variety of professional development opportunities, supportive work and family benefits, a wealth of health and wellness programs and
resources, and much more.
Posted Job Title
Senior HPC Systems Administrator, SAS Computing
Job Profile
Title
Systems Administrator Senior
Job Description Summary
The Linux Infrastructure Services (LIS) group
at the School of Arts and Sciences (SAS) is seeking a passionate and skilled Senior HPC Systems Administrator. Join our team and collaborate
with world-renowned researchers tackling questions about the human brain, the upper atmosphere, ocean biogeochemistry, social program
impacts, and more. Under the guidance of the HPC team leadership, you will ensure the smooth operation of our HPC research services using
technologies like GPU’s, CPU’s, Slurm, conda, infiniband, and many other components of a modern, shared HPC environment. This position is
hybrid-eligible.
Job Description
The School of Arts and Sciences is the heart of Penn’s academic enterprise,
home to hundreds of faculty and thousands of students engaged in innovative research and teaching across the liberal arts and sciences. SAS
Computing provides comprehensive IT support for Penn’s world-class research, teaching and learning, and administrative activities. Our team
works closely with faculty and staff to deliver innovative, forward-looking technology solutions that meet a wide range of needs. With a
dedicated group of professionals known for strong collaboration and teamwork, SAS Computing translates technical expertise into practical
support that advances the academic mission of the School.
Job Responsibilities/Duties:
Serve as a Sr. Systems
Administrator managing complex Linux systems. This role involves supporting our research computing clusters,, databases, and web servers. In
addition to the School-based HPC services, this role will involve supporting SAS researchers who use Penn’s new PARCC (Penn Advanced
Research Computing Center) centralized HPC services, including both CPU and GPU cutting-edge technologies.
Under the direction of
the HPC team leadership, maintain, configure, and provide automation support for high-performance computing solutions in our datacenters and
the cloud. Engage with researchers to understand how HPC can enhance and transform their work. Proactively pursue efficient and
collaborative solutions to requests, partnering with faculty and local computing support providers across the school. The systems managed by
our group often support high-profile projects.
Responsibilities include:
- Deploy and manage Linux systems
- Develop shell
and python scripts - Configure, manage, and optimize job scheduling software (SLURM)
- Install and configure free and licensed
software - Monitor systems and services
- Perform routine systems maintenance
- Manage data and configuration
backups - Coordinate hardware repairs
- Oversee ordering and installation of hardware
- Recommend and track software and
hardware changes - Automate systems configuration tasks and deployments
- Provide technical consulting and end-user Linux
support - Support web services
- Assist first-tier support staff with end-users issues on our systems
- Maintain
expert-level knowledge of HPC technologies - Propose and implement improvements to our HPC services
- Provide support for SAS
researchers using Penn’s PARCC central HPC cluster and partner with the PARCC team to meet the needs of SAS faculty
This position
also participates in the linux systems administration on-call rotations, which includes on-prem and cloud (AWS)
services.
Qualifications:
Bachelor of Science and 3 to 5 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and
experience is required.
Required Technical Skills and Experience:
- Proficiency in Linux OSes (Ubuntu
preferred) - Advanced Linux scripting skills (BASH, Python, etc.)
- A working knowledge of job scheduling systems (SLURM
preferred) - Expertise in managing high-performance computing resources
- Networking experience including Infiniband and TCP
networks, and configuring and managing network architecture within an HPC environment - Proficiency in managing storage solutions and
backups - Experience in using configuration management tools such as Salt, Ansible, and MAAS.
- Experience in working with git
repositories - Experience in deploying and managing HPC hardware systems, including CPU and GPU nodes, networks, and
storage. - Skilled in triaging complex problems and developing solutions
- Strong communication skills to maintain effective
interactions with stakeholders and team members
Preferred Skills and Experience:
- Experience deploying and managing
cloud-based linux resources (AWS preferred)_ - Ability to work collaboratively with SAS Computing colleagues, faculty, research staff,
and other stakeholders - Capable of managing and tracking multiple ongoing projects simultaneously
- Committed to the research
and academic mission of SAS
Job Location – City, State
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Department /
School
School of Arts and Sciences
Pay Range
$83,500.00 – $105,000.00 Annual Rate
Salary offers are
made based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position,
and in alignment with salary ranges based on external market data for the job’s level. Internal organization and peer data at Penn are also
considered.
Equal Opportunity Statement
The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer.
Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin (including
shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protected under applicable
federal, state or local law.
Special Requirements
Background checks may be required after a conditional job offer
is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.
University
Benefits
- Health, Life, and Flexible Spending Accounts: Penn offers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral
health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and your family’s health and welfare. You can also use flexible spending
accounts to pay for eligible health care and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars. - Tuition: Take advantage of Penn’s
exceptional tuition benefits. You, your spouse, and your dependent children can get tuition assistance here at Penn. Your dependent children
are also eligible for tuition assistance at other institutions. - Retirement: Penn offers generous retirement plans to help you
save for your future. Penn’s Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans allow you to save for retirement on a pre-tax or Roth basis.
Choose from a wide variety of investment options through TIAA and Vanguard. - Time Away from Work: Penn provides you with a
substantial amount of time away from work during the course of the year. This allows you to relax, take vacations, attend to personal
affairs, recover from illness or injury, spend time with family-whatever your personal needs may be. - Long-Term Care
Insurance: In partnership with Genworth Financial, Penn offers faculty and staff (and your eligible family members) long-term care
insurance to help you cover some of the costs of long-term care services received at home, in the community or in a nursing facility. If you
apply when you’re newly hired, you won’t have to provide proof of good health or be subject to underwriting requirements. Eligible family
members must always provide proof of good health and are subject to underwriting. - Wellness and Work-life Resources: Penn is
committed to supporting our faculty and staff as they balance the competing demands of work and personal life. That’s why we offer a wide
variety of programs and resources to help you care for your health, your family, and your work-life balance. - Professional and
Personal Development: Penn provides an array of resources to help you advance yourself personally and
professionally. - University Resources: As a member of the Penn community, you have access to a wide range of University
resources as well as cultural and recreational activities. Take advantage of the University’s libraries and athletic facilities, or visit
our arboretum and art galleries. There’s always something going on at Penn, whether it’s a new exhibit at the Penn Museum, the latest music
or theater presentation at the Annenberg Center, or the Penn Relays at Franklin Field to name just a few examples. As a member of the Penn
community, you’re right in the middle of the excitement-and you and your family can enjoy many of these activities for
free. - Discounts and Special Services: From arts and entertainment to transportation and mortgages, you’ll find great deals
for University faculty and staff. Not only do Penn arts and cultural centers and museums offer free and discounted admission and memberships
to faculty and staff. You can also enjoy substantial savings on other goods and services such as new cars from Ford and General Motors,
cellular phone service plans, movie tickets, and admission to theme parks. - Flexible Work Hours: Flexible work options offer
creative approaches for completing work while promoting balance between work and personal commitments. These approaches involve use of
non-traditional work hours, locations, and/or job structures. - Penn Home Ownership Services: Penn offers a forgivable loan for
eligible employees interested in buying a home or currently residing in West Philadelphia, which can be used for closing costs or home
improvements. - Adoption Assistance: Penn will reimburse eligible employees on qualified expenses in connection with the legal
adoption of an eligible child, such as travel or court fees, for up to two adoptions in your household.
To learn more, please
visit: https://www.hr.upenn.edu/PennHR/benefits-pay
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The
University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex,
sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin (including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship status, age,
disability, veteran status or any class protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
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