We are having a new requirement for HPC/Linux Administrator position here
in Moline, IL .
Title: HPC/Linux Administrator
Location: Moline, Illinois
Duration: Long Term (1+ Year)
Job Description
Client is seeking an individual to be part of a larger team, to support the HPC environment for a Fortune 500 company. This is a long term contract position with the potential to be hired for the right candidate.
Primary Position Responsibilities & Duties
• Strong understanding in administrating linux-based HPC(High Performance Computing) Clusters
• Ability to design, build, and administer HPC environments using standard common architectures
• Ability to create, maintain, and implement scripts in order to reduce administrative efforts.
• Monitor capacity, and performance of HPC clusters existing in a number of remote locations
In this position you will also:
• Assist a global team in the administration of the company's server environment. Required to cross administer, implement, support, and troubleshoot complex problems in the following environments: VMWare, Linux, Windows, AIX, and Solaris.
• Implementing on-going infrastructure maintenance and improvements, including off-hours activities
• Participate in a 12 hour, 7 day per week, on-call support rotation
• Respond to support requests received via shared mailbox on a rotation basis
• Providing timely server recovery
• Building, de-installing, and upgrading servers
• Participate in and/or manage medium to large sized projects
Required Skills, Knowledge, & Relevant Work Experience
• 3+ years experience with managing/maintaining a linux-based HPC environment
• 3+ years experience in administrating servers running Red Hat Linux
• Knowledge and experience in using NFS
• Familiar with DHCP, WINS, DNS, and familiarity with TC/IP networking
• Ability to troubleshoot in a complex distributed environment
• Ability to participate and contribute to a strong, supportive team environment.
• Ability to operate in a multi-platform, multi-operating system, multi-component Environment utilizing a large number of server builds and configurations.
• Solid analytical skills and the desire to gain further experience in multiple technologies
• Enthusiastic and self-starter
Additional Comments
Desired Skills and Experience
• Experience or knowledge in using HP CMU
• Experience or knowledge in configuring Infiniband switches
• Experience or knowledge in configuring/maintaining HP blade servers in a C7000 enclosure.
• Familiarity with change management in a complex hosting environment
• Scripting experience in PERL
• Knowledge of Active Directory and related security architectures
• Excellent verbal and written skill
• Project management skills and the demonstrated ability to drive for results.
Arjun/InfoTech Spectrum Inc.
Phone: 408-757-0140/Fax: 408-716-2625
E-MAIL: arjun@
www.infotechspectrum.com
Location: Moline, Illinois
Duration: Long Term (1+ Year)
Job Description
Client is seeking an individual to be part of a larger team, to support the HPC environment for a Fortune 500 company. This is a long term contract position with the potential to be hired for the right candidate.
Primary Position Responsibilities & Duties
• Strong understanding in administrating linux-based HPC(High Performance Computing) Clusters
• Ability to design, build, and administer HPC environments using standard common architectures
• Ability to create, maintain, and implement scripts in order to reduce administrative efforts.
• Monitor capacity, and performance of HPC clusters existing in a number of remote locations
In this position you will also:
• Assist a global team in the administration of the company's server environment. Required to cross administer, implement, support, and troubleshoot complex problems in the following environments: VMWare, Linux, Windows, AIX, and Solaris.
• Implementing on-going infrastructure maintenance and improvements, including off-hours activities
• Participate in a 12 hour, 7 day per week, on-call support rotation
• Respond to support requests received via shared mailbox on a rotation basis
• Providing timely server recovery
• Building, de-installing, and upgrading servers
• Participate in and/or manage medium to large sized projects
Required Skills, Knowledge, & Relevant Work Experience
• 3+ years experience with managing/maintaining a linux-based HPC environment
• 3+ years experience in administrating servers running Red Hat Linux
• Knowledge and experience in using NFS
• Familiar with DHCP, WINS, DNS, and familiarity with TC/IP networking
• Ability to troubleshoot in a complex distributed environment
• Ability to participate and contribute to a strong, supportive team environment.
• Ability to operate in a multi-platform, multi-operating system, multi-component Environment utilizing a large number of server builds and configurations.
• Solid analytical skills and the desire to gain further experience in multiple technologies
• Enthusiastic and self-starter
Additional Comments
Desired Skills and Experience
• Experience or knowledge in using HP CMU
• Experience or knowledge in configuring Infiniband switches
• Experience or knowledge in configuring/maintaining HP blade servers in a C7000 enclosure.
• Familiarity with change management in a complex hosting environment
• Scripting experience in PERL
• Knowledge of Active Directory and related security architectures
• Excellent verbal and written skill
• Project management skills and the demonstrated ability to drive for results.
Thanks and Regards,
Arjun/InfoTech Spectrum Inc.
Phone: 408-757-0140/Fax: 408-716-2625
E-MAIL: arjun@
www.infotechspectrum.com
