HPC Systems Administration Specialist

Argonne National Laboratory

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Work type: On-site
Location: Lemont, IL
Salary: $69,750–$108,810 / yr
Posted: 165 days ago
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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About Argonne National Laboratory

Argonne National Laboratory is a multidisciplinary science and engineering research center sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy, conducting research in energy, environment, and national security. Industry: Scientific Research & National Laboratories

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TL;DR · HPC Systems Administration Specialist

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At Argonne National Laboratory’s ALCF High Performance Computing (HPC) team, you will join a multidisciplinary group dedicated to advancing national technology and security challenges through cutting-edge supercomputing research. As an HPC Systems Integration Admin/Support professional at either the PT2 or PT3 level, your role involves designing and developing the facility’s HPC environment by integrating software with existing systems and creating new tools and software stacks. Key responsibilities include managing Linux clusters, using package managers like Spack for software deployment, and configuring programming environments such as Lmod modules or containers. You will also work on CI pipelines, version control, and build systems while collaborating closely with scientific staff to support researchers in their computing needs. Essential skills encompass proficiency in Python scripting, YAML configuration files, and container-based build environments like Podman, alongside strong problem-solving abilities for complex dependency issues.

Skills

Linux Spack Lmod Singularity Python CI pipelines Make CMake Autotools GCC Intel Compilers LLVM YAML Podman Git

What you'll do

Assist with the design and development of HPC environments at Argonne Leadership Computing Facility.
Integrate software into the larger software and operational ecosystem at the facility site.
Contribute to the creation and management of programming environments using tools like Lmod or Singularity.
Configure and maintain CI pipelines for efficient software deployment in HPC settings.
Debug dependency conflicts and optimize package managers like Spack for production use.
Script automation tasks and manage configurations with version control systems.

What we're looking for

Strong background in Linux systems administration and cluster management.
Experience with package managers like Spack and container technologies.
Proficiency in scripting languages (Python) for automation and CI pipelines.
Knowledge of build systems, compilers, and scientific software installation.
Problem-solving skills for debugging dependency conflicts and managing environments.
Ability to work collaboratively in refining user requirements and supporting researchers.
Proof of U.S. citizenship required due to federal regulations and contract compliance.

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