IT Specialist for HPC Support and Compute Time Management | Beschäftigter Fachinformatiker*in (w/m/d) für HPC-Support und Rechenzeitbewirtschaftungen
RWTH Aachen
Job Summary
This role is for an IT Specialist focused on High-Performance Computing (HPC) support and resource management within the IT Center of RWTH Aachen University. The successful candidate will be responsible for technically reviewing HPC project proposals, setting up compute time projects, and communicating with HPC users. Day-to-day tasks include assisting users with the CLAIX supercomputer, developing scripts for reporting and compute time management, and enhancing monitoring system functionalities. The position also involves administering Linux servers and supporting time-series and relational databases. This is an excellent opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies in a supportive team environment, contributing to the core IT infrastructure of a leading university.
Required Skills
Education
Completed vocational training as an IT Specialist (System Integration or Application Development) or equivalent qualification.
Experience
- Professional experience in Linux-based environments
- Initial experience in system administration of Linux systems (desirable)
- Initial experience in database administration (desirable)
- Initial experience with HPC systems or batch systems (desirable)
- Initial experience in scripting (desirable)
- Initial experience with virtualization technologies (desirable)
- Initial experience in user consulting (desirable)
Languages
Additional
- The position is temporary for 2 years. Must be eligible to work in Germany.
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