Cyber Infrastructure Engineer - Mellon College of Science - High Performance Computing - Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center

Carnegie Mellon University

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Pittsburgh, PA
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Carnegie Mellon University is a leading private research university in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, internationally recognized for programs in computer science, engineering, business, the arts, and artificial intelligence. Industry: Higher Education & Research

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TL;DR · Cyber Infrastructure Engineer - Mellon College of Science - High Performance Computing - Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center

The Cyber Infrastructure Engineer role at the Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center (PSC) involves collaborating with research teams and IT staff to design and implement advanced computational infrastructure. This senior-level position requires conceiving, designing, and optimizing HPC systems while also managing automations and maintaining current resources. The engineer will contribute to best practices documentation, support ongoing and future system needs, and explore next-generation technologies for implementation. Key responsibilities include scripting with languages like Python or BASH, file system administration, network switching, and troubleshooting complex issues in a high-performance computing environment. Preferred skills encompass experience with parallel file systems, configuration management tools, virtualization infrastructure, cloud services, and containerized execution environments. This role is ideal for someone passionate about advancing scientific research through cutting-edge technology solutions.

What you'll do

  • Design and implement next-generation HPC systems and cyber infrastructure.
  • Provide advanced technical support to the research community for system needs.
  • Engineer tools and automations to assist with maintenance tasks.
  • Research and explore new technologies for future implementation.
  • Contribute to best practices, documentation, and published papers.
  • Perform proactive performance analysis and troubleshooting of issues.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a technical field.
  • Extensive Linux systems administration and file system management experience.
  • Proficiency with scripting languages like Python, BASH, and automation tools.
  • Experience in high-performance computing (HPC) environments and parallel file systems.
  • Knowledge of network switching, routing, and cloud services such as AWS or Azure.
  • Ability to research, design, and implement next-generation technologies for infrastructure.

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