The ASU Advanced Computing Center (A2C2) is hiring.
We’re the people at ASU who run the top 500 supercomputing cluster named Saguaro.
(This is the second of TWO postings. The other is for a systems analyst.)
https://www.asu.edu/go/employment/?auth=guest
Manager (Operations), ASU Advanced Computing Center
IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THAT YOU SUBMIT A COVER LETTER, RESUME, AND THREE REFERENCES. Submissions lacking any of these will be disregarded.
College/Division: University Technology Office
Scope of Search: Open to Public
This is not a grant funded position and is not contingent on future grant funding.
Posted Rate of Pay
$65,397 -$80,000 per year, DOE
Duties and Responsibilities
The ASU Advanced Computing Center (A2C2) is searching for a Manager of High Performance Computing Operations. This position is responsible for architecture, implementation, management, and support of ASU's Advanced Computing Center infrastructure and data center facilities. In this role you will plan, coordinate, manage and support day-to-day operations of ASU's Linux-based 5000 processor HPC cluster, Infiniband network, Lustre file system, HPC software stack/tools and MOAB/Torque scheduling system. The position is responsible for project management specific to evaluating and implementing new emerging technology, software, tools and new hardware acquisitions; supervise, train and develop operations team; drive continuous improvement and process efficiency. Facilitate collaboration by working closely with ASU's research partners, Industry partners, vendors; provide advanced technical support to over 500 users. Facilitate customer relationships and satisfaction while ensuring adherence to ASU policies and processes.
Days and Schedule:
Monday-Friday, 8:00AM-5:00PM; to include evenings, weekend and 24/7 on-call support as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field AND five (5) years of experience in large scale computer operations, which include three (3) years in a supervisory capacity; OR, Nine (9) years of experience in large scale computer operations which includes at least three (3) years in a supervisory capacity; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.
Desired Qualifications
Demonstrated experience with Linux Enterprise/Open Source clustering technologies.
Demonstrated experience with distributed or parallel file system data storage technologies.
Demonstrated experience with Infiniband networking technologies.
Demonstrated experience with implementing IT architecture and managing an IT Data Center.
Extensive IT project management experience.
Demonstrated experience with leading a technical computer operations team.
Effective verbal and written communication and organization skills.
Department Statement/Gen Info
The ASU Advanced Computer Center (A2C2) at Arizona State University offers world-class high performance computing to the researchers, faculty, students and their industrial partners. Our vision and mission:
The A2C2 will become a highly recognized regional leader in advanced computing systems and applications by providing world class services and support to traditional and non-traditional high performance computing users for educational skills development and transformational research capabilities.
The A2C2 will be a hub for best practices in the support, education, and application of high performance cluster computers for the physical, engineering and biological sciences, healthcare industries, business schools, social sciences, humanities, and the performing arts.
Lee Reynolds
Tech Support Analyst
ASU Advanced Computing Center
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