High-Performance Computing (HPC) System AdministratorWe are searching for a High-Performance Computing (HPC) system administrator to join the Structural Mechanics Division at the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State. You will work with our team of scientists and engineers to develop and advance our nation's defense capabilities. This position offers broad opportunities for professional growth, including exposure to a range of existing HPC implementations—both in-house and at leading institutions—as well as hands-on involvement in all aspects of HPC administration, from system design to working directly with end-users to resolve computational performance issues.ARL is an authorized DoD SkillBridge partner and welcomes all transitioning military members to apply.You Will:Maintain existing HPC systems by ensuring compute node and storage availability to end-usersDevelop and deploy various scripts to monitor system health and assess system usageMaintain system firmware and software revisions, including operating system upgrades, updates, and patchesPerform component and system diagnostics to resolve hardware failuresWork with users and hardware vendors to identify and procure components for both existing and new systemsMonitor system performance and usage levels and work with team members to resolve immediate and anticipated future issuesRequired Skills/Experience areas include:Extensive experience with Linux operating systems (especially RHEL), networking, parallel file systems, and securityExperience collaborating in multi-disciplinary, team-oriented culturesA demonstrated track record of setting and meeting goalsEffective diagnostic and problem solving skillsExpertise with scripting languages (e.g., bash, python, perl), batch schedulers (e.g., Slurm, Torque, PBS), and configuration management tools (e.g., Puppet, Chef, Ansible, Salt)Current eligibility for access to classified information at the Secret/Top Secret level or higher and may be subject to a government background investigation to upgrade clearance eligibility, if requiredThe position's working location will be fully on-site located in State College, PA.
Questions related to flexible work should be directed to the hiring manager during the interview process. This role requires periodic travel to remote locations.MINIMUM EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONSBachelor's Degree 3+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted Required Certifications: NoneSALARY & BENEFITSThe salary range for this position, including all possible grades, is $92,100.00 - $152,004.00.Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time.
One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children. For more detailed information, please visit our Benefits Page.