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HPC/Virtualization Systems Administrator
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Position Number: 5943041
Location: Boulder, CO
Position Type: Computing - Network/System Administration

HPC/Virtualization Systems Administrator

Requisition Number: 61601
Location: Boulder Colorado
Employment Type: University Staff
Schedule: Full Time
Posting Close Date: 23-Jan-2025
Date Posted:

Job Summary

The BioFrontiers HPC/Virtualization Systems Administrator is a key member of the BioFrontiers IT (BIT) team, focused on administering and maintaining the BioFrontiers computing infrastructure and services. The BioFrontiers computing infrastructure includes a virtualized infrastructure, an HPC cluster, diverse storage resources, a data transfer infrastructure, a user software repository, and a configuration management Infrastructure.

This position is generally expected to respond to critical issues and incidents outside of normal business hours within a reasonable time frame, as established by the position's supervisor. This expectation is consistent with BIT's commitments to customers that many of its services will have "best effort" coverage outside of regular business hours.
The University of Colorado Boulder is committed to building a culturally diverse community of faculty, staff, and students dedicated to contributing to an inclusive campus environment. We are an Equal Opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Who We Are

At the University of Colorado BioFrontiers Institute, researchers from the life sciences, physical sciences, computer science and engineering are working together to uncover new knowledge at the frontiers of science and partnering with industry to transform their discoveries into new tools.

The BioFrontiers Institute is uniquely defined both by our excellent faculty, research, and leadership and by the scientific and geographical ecosystem that empowers our work. At BioFrontiers, we have an outstanding "frontier" culture that enables researchers to explore new areas of bioscience by enhancing resources and talents across the Institute and the university system. The Institute integrates faculty members from eleven academic departments, allowing them to work across fields. BioFrontiers drives innovation without boundaries.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

With assistance from the BIT team, deploy and administer new software and systems to support BioFrontiers research endeavors using the BioFrontiers virtualization environment, including software identification and selection, software updates and upkeep, security verification and compliance, and troubleshooting.
With assistance from the BIT team, maintain the BioFrontiers virtualization environment, including system updates and patching, deploying new systems and tools, monitoring use and removing unused systems, acquiring and maintaining commercial software licenses, and administering system backup solutions.
In support of BIT operations, administer the internal core HPC computing infrastructure, including software updates and other ongoing improvements.
Assist the BIT team with maintaining the core storage infrastructure, including refreshing and expanding hardware as needed. Automate the provisioning of storage, e.g., as accounts are created. Assist in the decommissioning and purging of unused data, particularly as accounts are deactivated.
With assistance from the BIT team, administer the data-transfer cluster, including activity monitoring, special-purpose account and protocol provisioning, and software and hardware updates.

What You Should Know

Standard business hours with occasional off-hours maintenance windows and emergency response times as needed.
Hybrid work schedule (3 days in the office, 2 days remote).

What We Can Offer

The hiring range for this position is $73,000 - $81,640.

Benefits

The University of Colorado offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO Pass. The University of Colorado Boulder is one of the largest employers in Boulder County and offers an inspiring higher education environment. Learn more about the University of Colorado Boulder.

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What We Require

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a scientific subject area and 1 year of relevant professional experience (as described below).

A combination of education and/or relevant experience as described below may be substituted.

Knowledge of, and/or experience in, a combination of the following:

Compiling and installing scientific or engineering software in a Linux environment.
Building, configuring, and administering Linux or Unix computer systems.
Diagnosing system and application software problems.
Scripting in Bash and/or Python.
Experience using common bioinformatics tools. Deep familiarity with R, Python, software containerization, and HPC/HTC standard methodologies.
Administration of HPC storage resources and tools.

What You Will Need

Exceptional ability to work optimally both within a team and independently, as circumstances warrant.
Outstanding ability to connect with end-users via an electronic ticketing system, by phone, or in person.
Ability to quickly learn new technologies and use them to solve research problems.
Demonstrated ability to follow through with commitments in a timely and professional manner.

Special Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials:

A current resume.
A cover letter that specifically addresses how your background and experience align with the requirements, qualifications and responsibilities of the position.

You will not be asked to upload references at this time. Please apply by 1/23/25 for consideration. Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, applications must be submitted through CU Boulder Jobs.
In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

To apply, visit https://jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/JobDetail/HPC-Virtualization-Systems-Administrator/61601