LoBoS System Administrator

Oversee various components of the LoBoS cluster remain in good working order such as networkconfiguration, firewall management (Palo Alto), file system management (ZFS, VAST), security, batchqueuing systems (SLURM), database administration, distributed computing, file transfer services, webservers, and electronic mailing lists.

May occasionally require work outside normal 9-5 hours to address emergency situationswith the cluster (e.g. significant numbers of down nodes, storage outages, etc.) or cybersecurityincidents (FISMA).

Ensure that the LoBoS cluster has sufficient capabilities to run the scientific software needed by theLCB scientists. 

Evaluate the existing system to determine when updates/upgrades to hardwareand/or software are necessary.

Responsible for managing the budget used to procure newhardware/software for LoBoS. 

Oversee configuration and installation of virtual and physical serversand manage upgrades to existing hardware.

Ensure that patches, security updates, and configuration changes to software systems are applied toenhance reliability and to meet security needs. 

Collaborate with Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO), Center for Information Technology (CIT), and NHLBI security teamsto ensure adherence to compliance policies.

Assist in maintaining the LoBoS Assessment & Authorization package based on National Institute ofStandards and Technology (NIST) SP 800-53 security controls under guidance from NHLBI's InformationSystem Security Officers (ISSO).

Serve as a technical resource for HPC, LCB, NHLBI, and other NIH personnel in areas such as the Linuxoperating system, networking, database system administration, distributed computing. May serve ontechnical evaluation panels for institute-wide initiatives.

Stay informed regarding new developments in hardware/software and evaluatetheir potential usability for LoBoS/LCB. 

Participate in conferences and meetings of professionalgroups concerned with the application of HPC, AI/machine learning, and other emerging computertechnologies.Some travel to professional meetings (e.g.Super Computing Conference) may occasionally be required.

Prepare software documentation and technical reports related to assigned projects.

Bachelor’s Degree: Associates degree plus TWO years of additional experience in lieu of a Bachelor's degree.

At least SEVEN (7) years of experience in Linux HPC systems administration, less experienced candidates with outstanding qualifications will also be considered.

Comprehensive knowledge of shell scripting. 

Broad knowledge of systems administration tools (e.g. Puppet, Ansible, etc.) along with a detailed knowledge of tools used in a particular area such as file system management, usage accounting, mail configuration, database system administration, file transfer, or security.

Knowledgeable in high level computer languages such as C, C++, FORTRAN, Ruby, Perl, or Python.

Experience implementing and managing SLURM batch queueing software preferred.

Experience with government computer security rules and standards is desirable.

Extensive knowledge of at least two high level computer languages such as C, C++, FORTRAN, Ruby, Perl, or Python is desirable.

Solid interpersonal, leadership, and critical thinking skills.

Excellent written and oral communication skills.