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Morehouse College · 2 months ago

Senior Systems, Network, and Storage Administrator

Atlanta, GA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Morehouse College is seeking a Senior Systems, Network, and Storage Administrator who will play a key leadership role within the Morehouse Supercomputing Facility. This position is responsible for the design, implementation, optimization, and management of the institution’s high-performance computing infrastructure to support research and teaching needs.

Higher Education

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Lead the configuration, deployment, maintenance, and optimization of HPC clusters, including compute nodes, storage systems, and networking components

Ensure maximum uptime, scalability, and performance of all systems supporting research and instructional workloads

Manage user accounts, access permissions, and resource scheduling (e.g., SLURM or equivalent)

Design, implement, and maintain LAN/WAN infrastructure, routing, firewalls, and switches to ensure secure, high-speed connectivity across the facility

Collaborate with campus IT and security teams to ensure compliance with cybersecurity standards and institutional policies

Monitor network performance and respond proactively to potential issues

Manage large-scale, distributed storage systems to support data-intensive research applications

Implement and maintain reliable data backup, replication, and disaster recovery solutions

Optimize storage performance for HPC and research data workflows

Architect system improvements and infrastructure expansions based on performance metrics, emerging technologies, and institutional research needs

Collaborate with faculty and research teams to tailor computing solutions to specific project requirements

Evaluate and integrate new technologies (e.g., GPUs, cloud HPC, hybrid computing solutions) to enhance system capabilities

Develop and maintain automation scripts for system provisioning, monitoring, and maintenance using Python, Bash, or similar tools

Oversee virtualization technologies (e.g., VMware, KVM) to optimize system efficiency and resource utilization

Serve as the primary technical advisor to the Director of MSF on infrastructure strategy, procurement, and operations

Mentor junior staff, student interns, and research assistants in HPC operations and systems management

Coordinate with AUC and external institutional partners on collaborative HPC and data initiatives

Qualification

Linux/Unix administrationHPC environment experienceLAN/WAN designScriptingAutomationLarge-scale storage systemsVirtualization technologiesConfiguration managementData backupRecoveryAnalytical abilitiesCommunication skillsCollaboration skillsStrategic thinking

Required

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or a closely related field

Minimum of 5–10 years of progressive experience in systems, network, or storage administration, with at least 3 years in an active HPC environment

Proven expertise with Linux/Unix system administration, including installation, configuration, troubleshooting, and performance tuning

Advanced knowledge of LAN/WAN design, firewalls, routing, and network protocols

Demonstrated proficiency in scripting and automation (Python, Bash, or Perl)

Experience managing large-scale storage systems, data backup, and recovery solutions

Familiarity with virtualization technologies such as VMware, KVM, or Hyper-V

Experience designing and optimizing complex, distributed computing systems

Strategic thinker capable of designing and scaling complex systems

Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in technology and education

Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, research-focused environment

Preferred

Vendor-specific certifications such as: VMware Certified Professional (VCP), Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) or System Administrator (RHCSA), Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), CompTIA Security+

Master's degree in a computing-related discipline

Direct experience supporting HPC clusters, GPU computing, or research data workflows

Experience with configuration management (e.g., Ansible, Puppet, or Chef)

Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with researchers, faculty, and technical teams

Company

Morehouse College

Founded in 1867, Morehouse College remains the only all-male Historically Black College or University in the world.

Founded in 1867

Atlanta, GA, US

201-500 employees

http://morehouse.edu

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