HPC System Administrator

Full Time (40 h/w)Klosterneuburg near Vienna, Austria / Home Office possible€ 54,000* gross/yearYour ResponsibilitiesWe are seeking a skilled and proactive High-Performance Computing (HPC) administrator to join our team, responsible for managing and optimizing our high-performance computing environment. If you thrive in a dynamic and collaborative environment where your expertise is crucial in supporting cutting-edge research and scientific advancements, this opportunity is for you.Cluster Management: Oversee and manage daily operations of the compute infrastructure, including configuration, deployment, and optimization of nodes and networks to maximize performance for our userbaseSystem Monitoring and Maintenance: Monitor system performance, storage, and network utilization to ensure the systems operate efficiently. Address hardware and software issues as they ariseUser Support: Provide technical assistance to researchers on efficient use of cluster resourcesDocumentation and Reporting: Create and maintain comprehensive documentation on system configuration, maintenance tasks, and troubleshooting procedures. Generate regular reports on system performance, uptime, and resource usage for managementYour ProfileEducation and Experience: Education in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience)Technical Skills: Proficiency in HPC cluster management tools (e.g., SLURM, PBS, or Torque), Linux system administration (Debian, RHEL)Scripting and Automation: Strong scripting skills in Python, Bash, or other languages. Experience with automation tools for configuration management (e.g. Ansible, Puppet, Chef) to automate tasks, optimize processes, and improve system reliabilityNetworking and Storage: Solid understanding of high-speed networking, parallel file systems, and large-scale storage solutions (e.g., Lustre, Ceph, Weka, Beegfs)Problem-Solving: Excellent troubleshooting abilities and a proactive approach to resolving system issues before they impact usersIndependent, result driven work, demonstrates ownership and accountabilityYour BenefitsEducation & trainingMultiple health offersFree shuttle busPension insuranceChildcareCafeteriaPlease apply via our job portal. ISTA is growing. Grow with us!Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA) is a constantly growing international institute for conducting frontier research in mathematics, computer science, life sciences & physical sciences. We strive to recruit passionate professionals from across the world over all fields who strive to support our goal of excellent research. Located within a beautiful campus on the outskirts of Vienna, we offer multiple opportunities for personal growth in a stable working environment. Get an insight!ISTA promotes a diverse and inclusive working environment and is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all applicants, free of discrimination. All employment decisions at ISTA are based on job requirements, qualifications, merit and organizational needs. We strongly encourage individuals from underrepresented groups to apply.*This position comes with possible overpayment depending on education, qualification and work experience. For more information on how ISTA processes your personal data, please refer to www.ista.ac.at/data-protection.