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HPC System Administrator

Selby Jennings
Full Timemid
INPosted April 25, 2026

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Job Description

As an experienced HPC System Administrator, you will be an integral part of a dynamic and globally dispersed team dedicated to cutting-edge research and innovation in high-performance computing for global financial markets.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Maintain and support high-performance compute and storage systems.
  • Monitor and enhance system performance, including network components.
  • Develop tools for production environment management and write automation scripts.
  • Create and improve user documentation for internal teams.
  • Provide operational support on a rotational basis.
  • Continuously seek to eliminate inefficiencies and downtime through detailed root cause analysis.

Required Skills

  • Linux Systems Administration: You should have extensive experience in managing Linux environments.
  • Scripting/Programming: Proficiency in at least one programming or scripting language such as Go or Python is required.
  • Distributed Systems: You need expertise in building, maintaining, and troubleshooting complex systems with interdependent components.
  • Configuration Management Tools: Experience with tools like SaltStack, Ansible, or Puppet for effective system configuration management is necessary.
  • High-Performance Computing (HPC): Knowledge of parallel filesystems, batch systems (e.g., Slurm), or high-performance network interconnects is a plus but not mandatory.
  • Troubleshooting: Strong analytical skills with a focus on performing detailed root cause analyses will be essential.

If you have a passion for solving complex technical problems in a collaborative environment, this opportunity allows you to showcase your skills and contribute to groundbreaking advancements in technology. As an experienced HPC System Administrator, you will be an integral part of a dynamic and globally dispersed team dedicated to cutting-edge research and innovation in high-performance computing for global financial markets.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Maintain and support high-performance compute and storage systems.
  • Monitor and enhance system performance, including network components.
  • Develop tools for production environment management and write automation scripts.
  • Create and improve user documentation for internal teams.
  • Provide operational support on a rotational basis.
  • Continuously seek to eliminate inefficiencies and downtime through detailed root cause analysis.

Required Skills

  • Linux Systems Administration: You should have extensive experience in managing Linux environments.
  • Scripting/Programming: Proficiency in at least one programming or scripting language such as Go or Python is required.
  • Distributed Systems: You need expertise in building, maintaining, and troubleshooting complex systems with interdependent components.
  • Configuration Management Tools: Experience with tools like SaltStack, Ansible, or Puppet for effective system configuration management is necessary.
  • High-Performance Computing (HPC): Knowledge of parallel filesystems, batch systems (e.g., Slurm), or high-performance network interconnects is a plus but not mandatory.
  • Troubleshooting: Strong analytical skills with a focus on performing detailed root cause analyses will be essential.

If you have a passion for solving complex technical problems in a collaborative environment, this opportunity allows you to showcase your skills and contribute to groundbreaking advancements in technology.

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