Jr. Systems Administrator Details

Jr. Systems Administrator

Penguin Computing - Richmond, VA

Employment Type : Full-Time

Overview: Penguin Computing, a subsidiary of SMART Global Holdings (SGH), specializes in innovative Linux infrastructure, including Open Compute Project (OCP) and EIA-based high-performance computing (HPC) on-premise and in the cloud, AI, software-defined storage (SDS), and networking technologies, coupled with professional and managed services including sys-admin-as-a-service, storage-as-a-service, and hosting, as well as highly rated customer support.Responsibilities:

Summary:

Penguin Computing Managed Services provides dedicated Linux systems administration for environments involving high-performance computing, cloud, and enterprise systems. This position requires Linux technical skills and the ability to work in a team environment to understand, document, configure, administer, troubleshoot, and resolve issues in customer environments. This is a customer-facing position. Successful candidates must have good communication skills, a friendly demeanor, the ability to take direction from senior team members, and to remain calm, focused, and organized.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support a Linux-based, high-performance computing (HPC) and artificial intelligence (AI) environment, featuring a wide range of technologies.
• Render professional and timely user support.
• Install, configure, and tune software applications.
• Manage and maintain system infrastructure (hardware and software).
• Troubleshoot software and hardware issues.
• Prioritize duties in consultation with senior team members
• Support the RMA process and coordinate support escalations for Penguin Computing and third-party hardware and software.
• Fully document processes, procedures, and all work performed.
• Develop automation and other tools to improve operations.
• Participate in growing Penguin Computing's technical capabilities through knowledge-sharing and team activities.

Important Skills:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer/Electrical Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 2+ years of hands-on experience with UNIX/Linux server environments.
• Linux systems administration skills and experience with open source technologies.
• Understanding of Linux network administration
• Practical knowledge of administration of High-Performance Computing (HPC) technologies, including cluster resource management, job scheduling, etc.
• Proven skills in software application build, installation, and optimization in Linux clusters and other environments.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Red Hat Certified Systems Administrator (RHCSA), SUSE Certified Administrator (SCA), or equivalent.
• Knowledge of High Performance Computing (HPC) application development.
• Familiarity with Kubernetes or Red Hat OpenShift.
• Familiarity with data science tools, such as Jupyter notebooks.
• Familiarity with accelerated computing technologies (e.g., GPUs).

Travel:

• Travel up to 25% may be required.

Work Authorization:

Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without restriction or sponsorship.

Penguin Computing is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and is strongly committed to all policies which will afford equal opportunity employment to all qualified persons without regard to age, national origin, race, ethnicity, creed, gender, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.