Stanford Research Computing is looking for a talented system administrator to join our team of collaborative and innovative professionals helping Stanford’s faculty and students use advanced computing and data tools to explore new frontiers in knowledge and solve some of humanity’s most urgent problems. Our staff work directly with some of the world's top researchers in a broad range of disciplines, across all of Stanford’s seven schools — while also supporting and learning from each other in cross-project endeavors. We maintain and steadily improve an advanced research computing facility, and we support a variety of environments for Stanford research. In Stanford Research Computing, you’ll have a rare opportunity to contribute to discoveries and inventions that have global reach and positive impact, and to share in the curiosity and commitment of the scholars and scientists who lead these projects.
This new position will support Stanford’s world-class data science and AI-focused research by managing and administering an NVIDIA DGX SuperPod instrument. You and another HPC administrator will partner closely with a team of data scientists from Stanford Data Science to ensure that the GPU cluster environment is configured and operated to maximize research productivity. We’d love to have you join us on this exciting journey.
This role is primarily systems-facing. In this position, you will put to use your in-depth knowledge of Slurm and Linux, your HPC cluster administration experience, and your passion for supporting ground-breaking research on a daily basis. You will play a crucial role in optimizing, improving and sustaining our advanced computing infrastructure.
This position requires in-depth knowledge of and substantial hands-on experience with:
This is a hybrid position, in which you will work on-site at the Stanford campus for a minimum of 3 days a week through the first 9 months of employment, and at least 2 days a week thereafter.
You will be expected to travel to the research data center (3 miles away, on the SLAC campus) as needed to meet with and escort vendor technicians; inspect and troubleshoot hardware; receive and install FRU components for the system; and manage any RMAs. Typically, Stanford service vehicles can be checked out and used for your travel between the Stanford campus and the data center. Note that availability and ability to travel to/from the data center is required for all work days (not only on-site days) and in emergency off-hours situations.
Our core work hours are 9 am - 5 pm Pacific. This role occasionally will require extended hours and weekend work, and you will participate in rotation of on- and off-site responsibilities during the annual winter closure. Periodically, the data center is shut down for required maintenance. All team members with system responsibilities are expected to be physically on-site to return services to production status at the end of any planned facility outage.
The expected pay range for this position is $184,630 to $214,780 per annum.
Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs.
At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package. The Cardinal at Work website (https://cardinalatwork.stanford.edu/benefits-rewards) provides detailed information on Stanford’s extensive range of benefits and rewards offered to employees. Specifics about the rewards package for this position may be discussed during the hiring process.
Imagine a world without search engines or social platforms. Consider lives saved through first-ever organ transplants and research to cure illnesses. Stanford University has revolutionized the way we live and enriched the world. Supporting this mission is our diverse and dedicated 17,000 staff. We seek talent driven to impact the future of our legacy. Our culture and unique perks empower you with:
We look forward to receiving your application and cover letter.
The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.
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