Senior HPC Linux Administrator

$100,400 - $138,100/Yr

Federal Reserve Bank - Kansas City, MO

Part-time,Full-time - Senior

Onsite - Kansas City, MO

Monetary Authorities-Central Bank

About the position

The Senior HPC Linux Administrator at the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City plays a crucial role in supporting high-performance computing (HPC) environments and Linux-based systems. This position involves collaborating with a diverse team to enhance the technological infrastructure that supports economic research and analytics. The role requires advanced Linux administration skills, problem-solving abilities, and a commitment to continuous learning in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Configure, install, secure, and support HPC and Linux virtual desktop platforms and their users.
• Respond to user requests and support issues via a ticketing tool.
• Monitor and manage system health and capacity.
• Demonstrate problem-solving skills to define complex problems and formulate solutions.
• Serve as an escalation point for complex issues for Advanced and Expert levels.
• Collaborate on yearly budgeting processes related to hardware refreshes and new system purchases.
• Manage physical assets within the Kansas City data center.
• Review and analyze business and technical requirements to implement technical solutions.
• Provide occasional after-hours and on-call support.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• At least 6 years of relevant and progressive information technology experience.
• Bachelor's degree in STEM or a closely related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience supporting and administering a High Performance Compute (HPC) cluster and its components: Red Hat Linux, SLURM, IBM Spectrum Scale (GPFS), Spack, Salt.
• Experience with GPFS Permissions / NFSv4 ACLs.
• Experience with OpenLDAP administration.
• Experience with Kubernetes administration.
• Experience with Gitlab administration.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to continuously improve processes and contribute to innovation.
• Strong interpersonal skills to develop partnerships and promote a collaborative environment.

Nice-to-haves

• Passion for technology and a willingness to embrace continuous learning.
• Adept at solving problems with a big picture view and inclination for simple, reusable solutions.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $100,400 - $138,100.
• Comprehensive health insurance coverage.
• Retirement savings plan options.
• Paid holidays and vacation time.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.