Linux System Administrator for High-Performance Computing (HPC) | Linux-Systemadministration im Hochleistungsrechnen (HPC) (m/w/d)
Technische Universität Dresden Arbeitsstätte Dresden
Job Summary
This role involves joining a dynamic, international 15-member team at the Center for Interdisciplinary Digital Sciences (CIDS) at TU Dresden, focusing on the administration and support of petascale High-Performance Computing (HPC) systems. The successful candidate will be instrumental in the installation of new HPC clusters and the migration of accounts, data, and workflows. Day-to-day tasks include system monitoring, provisioning, accounting, and software installation, alongside developing new HPC services and troubleshooting technical issues. This position offers the chance to contribute to cutting-edge research infrastructure, provide crucial support to scientific users, and engage in continuous learning and development within a supportive, family-friendly university environment. The role is initially fixed-term with a strong aim for permanent employment.
Required Skills
Education
University degree (Bachelor / Diploma (FH)) in Computer Science, Mathematics, or a similar IT-related field, or equivalent knowledge and experience (e.g., vocational qualification as an IT specialist with further qualification).
Experience
- Professional experience in a comparable task area
- Experience in deploying and programming high-performance computers (desired)
- Several years of relevant professional experience (if professional qualification is primary)
Languages
Additional
- Fixed-term contract until March 31, 2027, with the aim of continued employment. Part-time work is possible. Must possess a high degree of diligence, commitment, and independence. Strong communication skills are required for supporting scientific users. A structured, solution-oriented approach and teamwork ability are essential.
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