Job
- Level
- Experienced
- Job Field
- IT, System, Security
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Contract Type
- Temporary employment
- Location
- Aachen
- Working Model
- Onsite
Job Summary
In this role, you will install and manage a Linux-based HPC cluster, further develop operational concepts, and optimize performance and resource utilization for research applications.
Job Technologies
Your role in the team
- The 'Systems & Operations' (SuB) department supports the service, research, and teaching sectors by operating central hardware and software systems.
- The core services include, in particular, offerings in the areas of backup, archiving, high performance computing, and mail.
- These services can be used directly by employees, students, and members of the university.
- Services in the areas of server virtualization, databases, web hosting, authentication, managed services, as well as hardware and software procurement, make a significant contribution to the IT infrastructure of RWTH Aachen.
- Development and operation of the HPC infrastructure.
- Installation, configuration, and operation of the Linux-based HPC cluster (computers, storage, network) in the hpcFachCluster.nrw.
- Technical support for the integration and acceptance of Tier-3 infrastructure.
- Participation in the further development of operational concepts aimed at providing low-threshold access for all users.
- Coordination of operational processes with other specialist clusters and involved institutions within the network.
- Development and maintenance of interfaces for identity management, access control, and user administration.
- Implementation of security requirements as well as monitoring, error analysis, and performance optimization.
- Participation in the evaluation and integration of new technologies (e.g., GPU/AI platforms) into the production environment.
- Technical consulting for users transitioning from local HPC systems to the nationwide Tier-3 resources.
- Support in the migration and adaptation of workflows, job scripts, and software environments to the hpcFachCluster.nrw.
- Participation in migration and support teams as well as handling support requests (tickets, office hours, email).
- Participation in a comprehensive support concept from access organization to productive use (including the creation of technical documentation).
- Support in the preparation and execution of information sessions, training, and workshops for HPC and AI users.
- Implementation and operation of a monitoring system for capturing usage and energy-related metrics.
- Continuous monitoring of resource utilization as well as the creation of key figures and reports on job efficiency and cluster utilization.
- Support in implementing measures for energy-efficient and as climate-neutral as possible operations.
- Identification of inefficient or pathological jobs and feedback to user support for optimization.
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Our expectations of you
Education
- The Systems and Operations Department (SuB) of the IT Center at RWTH Aachen University is seeking to strengthen the Server, Storage, HPC (SSH) group as soon as possible.
- You hold a successfully completed university degree (Master's) in Computer Science, Natural Sciences, Engineering, or a comparable qualification.
Qualifications
- You possess the following qualifications:
- Very good knowledge of Linux distributions (e.g., RHEL, AlmaLinux, SUSE, or Debian).
- A solid basic understanding of network, storage, and IT security concepts.
- Good knowledge of scripting languages such as Bash and/or Python.
- Interest in High Performance Computing, parallel applications, and new workloads, for example in the field of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning.
- Enjoyment in collaborating with scientific user groups as well as in advising and supporting users.
- Interest in monitoring, performance, and efficiency evaluations as well as sustainable IT operations.
- You personally convince with your high motivation, commitment, and pronounced social skills.
- You enjoy working in a team, taking responsibility, and actively contributing your ideas.
Experience
- Several years of professional experience in the administration of Linux server systems, ideally in the High Performance Computing (HPC) environment.
- Ideally, your profile is complemented by the following skills and experiences:
- Experience with batch and resource management systems (e.g., Slurm, PBS, or LSF) or willingness to familiarize oneself with these topics.
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What we offer
- The employment is based on an employment relationship.
- The position is to be filled as soon as possible and is limited until December 31, 2028.
- The fixed-term employment is governed by Section 14 (1) of the Part-Time and Fixed-Term Employment Act (TzBfG).
- This is a full-time position.
- The classification is based on the TV-L.
- The position is classified as EG 13.
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About Your Employer
RWTH Aachen
The TIM institute for technology and innovation management (TIM) under the leadership of Professor Dr. David Antons, Prof. Dr. Frank Piller and Prof. Dr. Oliver Salge is a leading institution in research fields such as innovation and technology management and strategy. Currently, an interdisciplinary team of researchers from the fields of business economics, psychology, computer science and engineering is teaching and researching at the TIM institute in close cooperation with the engineering institutes of RWTH Aachen University.
Description
- Company Type
- Established Company
- Working Model
- Hybrid, Onsite
- Industry
- Science, Research
System administrator, high-performance computing
- Location
- Aachen
- Working Model
- Onsite
- Diversity
- Open for all genders
