Job Description

HPC cluster systems engineer is responsible for managing and supporting all HPC systems and Grid system, for the University data center and distributed locations.

• Solves HPC and Grid related problems on a daily basis.
• In support of change management within the data center, provides the CSC with information about the HPC systems.
• Daily verifies all HPC Systems by using the monitoring tools and proactively intervenes to solve problems.
• Analyze solutions components, understand systems integration challenges and identify technology gaps.
• Resolve / propose solutions to above gaps to reach future performance targets and functionality requirements.
• Prototype features and perform integration checkout of various software components, and collaborate with component developers and solutions architects.
• Develop / drive validation test content and evaluate systems components.
• Engage with industry partners as required to identify and investigate best-known methods used in the HPC community and apply those methods.
• Collaborate with architects and developers to define architectural requirements for high-end HPC clusters.
• Responsible for system integration and validation of UAEU HPC clusters.
• Responsible of monitoring all HPC and Grid services.
• Co-ordinates work with vendors for support.
• Tests and deploys HPC systems.
• Knowledge of IT Service Management frameworks.
• Maintains accurate and comprehensive documentation diagrams of the enterprise HPC system, backup infrastructure, communications flow, and routing.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualification

• Bachelor degree required in Computer Engineering/Science
• 3-6 years of experience
• HPC Cluster Administration
• Advanced RED Hat Linux Administration

Preferred Qualification

• Knowledge of server hardware components, diagnostics and replacing them defective items.
• Good communication skills & Report Writing Skills.
• Must be able to work under pressure in a fast-paced work environment.
• Must be able to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, holidays and overtime as required, should be available 24/7 on-call in case of major services outage.
• Strong problem solving, testing, and network troubleshooting skills
• Cluster solutions integration and administration
• Linux operating systems and OS components for HPC clusters
• Cluster provisioning, systems management, resource management middleware
• Cluster interconnect fabrics and software stack
• HPC Cluster storage solutions
• Parallel programming models for HPC clusters

Division Information Technology Division-CIO

Department Infrastructure&Core Techno. Section

Job Close Date open until filled

Job Category Staff

Salary 11000 to 23000 AED