Job Title: HPC System Administrator 

Duration: 6 Months

Location: Los Angeles (2 days/week Onsite)

Required Skill Set:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of three years of experience with software and applications development, Linux system administration, and two or more modern programming languages (e.g. Python, C , Java).
• Expert knowledge of Python, SQL, bash, and git. Working knowledge of other common build systems, languages, and development tools is preferred. 
• Demonstrated ability to create secure, technically sound, high quality system scripts using recognized programming methodologies and practices and result in maintainable and usable software. Ability to utilize third-party and/or open-source libraries or tools where applicable.
• Detailed knowledge of Red Hat Enterprise Linux and related distributions.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and debug computing problems including, but not limited to: corrupted data, file management, application software, and operating system problems.
• Skill in responding to production problems in a storage backup environment quickly, accurately, independently, and with adequate follow-up.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of network file systems (NFS versions 3 and 4) and object storage (e.g., S3).
• Skill in developing and performing tests and evaluations of multiple complex software components including validation, verification, and disaster recovery capabilities.
• Ability to carry out benchmark, debugging, and testing processes in a clear, complete, and technically sound manner, make valid comparisons, and develop reports or analysis summarizing the process.
• Demonstrated skill in writing well-organized, complete, and technically and grammatically correct documents and procedures to be used by technical and non-technical personnel.
• Demonstrated oral communication and presentation skills sufficient to effectively obtain and impart technical information and explain concepts on a one-to-one basis as well as in meetings with or presentations to multiple clients.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and the ability to break down and define complex problems, formulate solutions, identify cause and effect relationships, make appropriate decisions, and communicate concepts clearly and appropriately.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, effectively manage time, estimate time and effort required for software tasks and projects, prepare project plans and schedules, and ensure tasks are completed on time. 
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team, and to follow through on assignments with minimal direction under the stress of frequent interruptions and distractions.
• Demonstrated skill in establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with staff, students and vendors. Ability to communicate and interact effectively with persons of diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to use, and demonstrated willingness to review, systems resources (e.g., documents, manuals, industry publications, vendor support resources) to maintain current knowledge of the information systems profession
• Ability to work an alternate work schedule on short notice to resolve critical problems or comply with testing or maintenance schedules.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of HPC cluster architectures and concepts.
• Ability to lift 50-60-pound objects such as computer servers.