Senior Research Systems Administrator

at  University of Alberta

Department Information Services & Technology - Server & Application Host
Salary range $86,708.69 to $122,750.30
Hours per week 40
Grade 13
Posted date
Closing date November 22, 2024
Position Type Full Time - Operating Funded

QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s Degree in Science with a focus on High Performance Computing, or a Bachelor of Science in Computing Science or a related field, with additional relevant experience.
• Minimum of 8 years of extensive experience with Linux systems in roles such as system administrator or system analyst.
• Advanced working knowledge of administering large numbers of systems in an enterprise environment.
• Advanced working knowledge of automation technologies for provisioning, configuration management, infrastructure as code, and orchestration tools (Ansible, Puppet, Chef, etc.).
• Advanced working knowledge of programming and/or scripting with languages such as Bash, Python, and others.
• Working experience in supporting large-scale High Performance Computing environments.
• Working knowledge of scheduling software, such as Slurm, is a strong asset.
• Working knowledge of container deployment (Kubernetes or other) in the cloud or on-premises, as well as the administration of containerized applications.
• Demonstrated ability to participate in a 24/7 on-call support rotation.
• Effective communication and facilitation skills.
• Demonstrated ability in problem-solving and process optimization.
  At the University of Alberta, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible hiring process for all candidates. If you require accommodations to participate in the interview process, please let us know at the time of booking your interview and we will make every effort to accommodate your needs.
  We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.
  The University of Alberta is committed to an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. We encourage women; First Nations, Métis and Inuit persons; members of visible minority groups; persons with disabilities; persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression; and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas and the University to apply.
  Note: This opportunity will be available until midnight November 22, 2024, Edmonton, Alberta local time

• Participate in the deployment and administration of digital research infrastructure. Plan, design, deploy, and provision digital research infrastructure and associated services, ensuring security, reliability, and scalability for future growth.
• Take a leadership role in establishing policies, best practices, and procedures to address the needs of research communities.
• Address operational issues affecting systems and researchers, conducting in-depth root cause analysis.
• Monitor resources to maximize the utilization of infrastructure, collect metrics, and develop key performance indicators (KPIs) to provide regular reports to senior leadership.
• Assist researchers in resolving issues and effectively using the digital research infrastructure. This includes a range of services such as workload preparation, code optimization, training, and job submission procedure refinement, all aimed at ensuring the successful utilization of high-performance computing resources to meet research goals.
• Participate in focus groups and committees, providing expert-level knowledge and gathering input.
• Participate in industry conferences and maintain relationships with vendors to stay informed about emerging technologies and improve service quality.
• Participate in a 24/7 on-call support rotation.