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Job Category Staff & Executive - Information Technology

Department

Department Office of Advanced Research Computing

Overview

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, stands among the nation's highest-ranked, most diverse public research universities. The oldest, largest, and top-ranked public university in the New York/New Jersey metropolitan area, you'll find us at our main locations in three New Jersey cities, and our footprint can be seen around the region. As one of the nation's most diverse universities, Rutgers draws strength from the rich variety of perspectives and life experiences of our community. We're an academic, health, and research powerhouse and a university of opportunity.

The Office of Information Technology ( OIT ) is Rutgers' enterprise IT office. OIT provides university wide services and support and collaborates with department and unit IT professionals on projects and initiatives for the Rutgers community. OIT's services and systems include the Rutgers network; email and calendaring systems; IDs/passwords and identity management; data centers; computer labs; help desk support; wireless connectivity; a software portal; information security, risk, and compliance services; research computing; and many others. OIT's staff members work closely with the broader university community to advance Rutgers' missions of teaching, research, and service. For more information, please visit

Posting Summary

Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey is seeking a Systems Administrator III for the Office of Advanced Research Computing ( OARC ). OARC is a large and diverse team working to create an outstanding environment for research computing at Rutgers. A key part of OARC's responsibility to the University is to ensure that we are seeking and supporting the best solutions for constantly evolving computational research challenges. Doing that effectively requires us to carefully address the needs of the community we serve and to ensure that our support networks are diverse, inclusive, and equitable. Diversity is welcome and encouraged here because it fuels innovation and ensures exploration of the broadest range of possible solutions to research problems. Inclusivity and respect for all points of view empower the decision making and policy development that are the framework of a productive research support organization. Prioritizing equity ensures access to resources needed to support the ideas, initiatives, and efforts of all contributors to our research support operations. Above all, we value our team members and their unique capabilities, interests, and experiences that, in concert, form OARC's mission and vision.Among the key duties of this position are the following:

• Supports the university's Advanced Research Computing ( ARC ) infrastructure, including High Performance Computing ( HPC ), High-Throughput Computing ( HTC ), and Data-Intensive Computing environments.
• Manages High Performance Computing services in a multiuser environment.
• Helps build relationships in Rutgers' research community and gathering requirements.
• Manages end-user accounts and usage utilizing queuing software (schedulers) and other tools.
• Provides system services and analyze system performance for stakeholders, internal teams and intended end users.
• Assists with all activities necessary to activate new operating systems or new releases of an existing systems, including analysis, design, implementation, and related documentation.
• Assists with all activities necessary to expand an existing operating system or significant expansion of an existing system, including analysis, design, implementation, and related documentation.
• Assists analyzing systems performance and modify programs to increase the efficiency of operation.
• Assists with reinstatement of integrity of system as quickly as possible following an outage in order to minimize work and data loss.
• Participates in on-call rotation.
• Works with the rest of the OARC team in the development of training materials and user education for internal and external use as needed.
• Understands and adheres to Rutgers' compliance standards as they appear in RBHS's Corporate Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policy.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Conceives, develops, optimizes, integrates, and maintains HPC systems, technical operation and continued development of HPC , on-site cloud infrastructure and storage services.
• Provides hardware, software, and end-user administration and support to a diverse group of end users that need access to ARC resources.
• Operates as a member of the ARC team with focus on one of the University's campuses.

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

Grade

Grade 29S

Salary Details

Salary Details A maximum of $119659 is budgeted for this position.

Minimum Salary

Minimum Salary 84829.000

Mid Range Salary 102167.000

Maximum Salary

Maximum Salary 121574.000

Offer Information

The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university's broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.

Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, based on position, which includes:

• Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
• Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
• Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
• Employee and dependent educational benefits
• Bachelor's degree required, preferably in computer science or engineering.
• Equivalent education, experience and/or training may be substituted for the degree requirements.
• Four (4) years of relevant experience, which includes three (3) years' of experience in the following:• Familiarity with Linux configuration management including Ansible and Puppet.• Familiarity with common virtualization and cloud technologies in a Linux command-line context.• Management and use of monitoring tools and frameworks using (but not limited to) Nagios, Ganglia,Elasticsearch.• Familiarity with traditional 2-layer/3-layer networking management.• Familiarity with supporting research groups using HPC or similar systems.• Linux support of clusters and infrastructure including troubleshooting, maintenance, management, anddesign.Onsite hardware support of hardware used in Linux clusters.

Certifications/Licenses

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• With guidance, design, install, configure, optimize, and maintain integrity of highly complex High-Performance operating system platforms.
• Able to help resolve system emergencies with significant impact on the integrity of user data and systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Expert management of batch cluster resource management using Slurm.
• Expert management of virtualization, cloud and containerized workflows in site using OpenStack, KVM , Docker, Kubernetes, Jupyter.
• Knowledge of security policies.
• Storage mesh management of low latency/high speed interconnects for parallel processing: Infiniband,
• OmniPath.
• Virtual 2-layer/3-layer networking management with a Linux environment via command line tools.
• Installation, maintenance and management of distributed file systems such as (but not limited to) GPFS .
• Expert support of Linux clusters and infrastructure including troubleshooting, maintenance, management, design and support HPC hardware troubleshooting, support and maintenance.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Standing, sitting, walking, talking or hearing. Visual acuity to perform activities such as: viewing a computer terminal, reading, analyzing written information/data, etc.
• Ability to perform physical labor without restrictions, including lifting
• equipment up to fifty (50) pounds.

Special Conditions

Posting Number

Posting Number 24ST2949

Posting Open Date

Posting Open Date 12/23/2024

Special Instructions to Applicants

Regional Campus

Regional Campus Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)

Home Location Campus

Home Location Campus Newark (RBHS)

City

City Newark

State

State NJ

Position Information Recruitment/Posting Title System Admin III Job Category Staff & Executive - Information Technology Department Office of Advanced Research Computing Overview Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, stands among the nation's highest-ranked, most diverse public research universities. The oldest, largest, and top-ranked public university in the New York/New Jersey metropolitan area, you'll find us at our main locations in three New Jersey cities, and our footprint can be seen around the region. As one of the nation's most diverse universities, Rutgers draws strength from the rich variety of perspectives and life experiences of our community. We're an academic, health, and research powerhouse and a university of opportunity. The Office of Information Technology ( OIT ) is Rutgers' enterprise IT office. OIT provides university wide services and support and collaborates with department and unit IT professionals on projects and initiatives for the Rutgers community. OIT's services and systems include the Rutgers network; email and calendaring systems; IDs/passwords and identity management; data centers; computer labs; help desk support; wireless connectivity; a software portal; information security, risk, and compliance services; research computing; and many others. OIT's staff members work closely with the broader university community to advance Rutgers' missions of teaching, research, and service. For more information, please visit Posting Summary Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey is seeking a Systems Administrator III for the Office of Advanced Research Computing ( OARC ). OARC is a large and diverse team working to create an outstanding environment for research computing at Rutgers. A key part of OARC's responsibility to the University is to ensure that we are seeking and supporting the best solutions for constantly evolving computational research challenges. Doing that effectively requires us to carefully address the needs of the community we serve and to ensure that our support networks are diverse, inclusive, and equitable. Diversity is welcome and encouraged here because it fuels innovation and ensures exploration of the broadest range of possible solutions to research problems. Inclusivity and respect for all points of view empower the decision making and policy development that are the framework of a productive research support organization. Prioritizing equity ensures access to resources needed to support the ideas, initiatives, and efforts of all contributors to our research support operations. Above all, we value our team members and their unique capabilities, interests, and experiences that, in concert, form OARC's mission and vision.Among the key duties of this position are the following:

• Supports the university's Advanced Research Computing ( ARC ) infrastructure, including High Performance Computing ( HPC ), High-Throughput Computing ( HTC ), and Data-Intensive Computing environments.
• Manages High Performance Computing services in a multiuser environment.
• Helps build relationships in Rutgers' research community and gathering requirements.
• Manages end-user accounts and usage utilizing queuing software (schedulers) and other tools.
• Provides system services and analyze system performance for stakeholders, internal teams and intended end users.
• Assists with all activities necessary to activate new operating systems or new releases of an existing systems, including analysis, design, implementation, and related documentation.
• Assists with all activities necessary to expand an existing operating system or significant expansion of an existing system, including analysis, design, implementation, and related documentation.
• Assists analyzing systems performance and modify programs to increase the efficiency of operation.
• Assists with reinstatement of integrity of system as quickly as possible following an outage in order to minimize work and data loss.
• Participates in on-call rotation.
• Works with the rest of the OARC team in the development of training materials and user education for internal and external use as needed.
• Understands and adheres to Rutgers' compliance standards as they appear in RBHS's Corporate Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policy.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Conceives, develops, optimizes, integrates, and maintains HPC systems, technical operation and continued development of HPC , on-site cloud infrastructure and storage services.
• Provides hardware, software, and end-user administration and support to a diverse group of end users that need access to ARC resources.
• Operates as a member of the ARC team with focus on one of the University's campuses.

FLSA Exempt Grade 29S Salary Details A maximum of $119659 is budgeted for this position. Minimum Salary 84829.000 Mid Range Salary 102167.000 Maximum Salary 121574.000 Offer Information The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university's broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent. Benefits Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, based on position, which includes:

• Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
• Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
• Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
• Employee and dependent educational benefits
• Life insurance coverage
• Employee discounts programs

For detailed information on benefits and eligibility, please visit: . Position Status Full Time Working Hours (per week) Standard Hours 37.50 Daily Work Shift Work Arrangement Union Description HPAE 5094 Payroll Designation PeopleSoft Seniority Unit Terms of Appointment Staff - 12 month Position Pension Eligibility ABP Qualifications Minimum Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree required, preferably in computer science or engineering.
• Equivalent education, experience and/or training may be substituted for the degree requirements.
• Four (4) years of relevant experience, which includes three (3) years' of experience in the following:• Familiarity with Linux configuration management including Ansible and Puppet.• Familiarity with common virtualization and cloud technologies in a Linux command-line context.• Management and use of monitoring tools and frameworks using (but not limited to) Nagios, Ganglia,Elasticsearch.• Familiarity with traditional 2-layer/3-layer networking management.• Familiarity with supporting research groups using HPC or similar systems.• Linux support of clusters and infrastructure including troubleshooting, maintenance, management, anddesign.Onsite hardware support of hardware used in Linux clusters.

Certifications/Licenses Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• With guidance, design, install, configure, optimize, and maintain integrity of highly complex High-Performance operating system platforms.
• Able to help resolve system emergencies with significant impact on the integrity of user data and systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Expert management of batch cluster resource management using Slurm.
• Expert management of virtualization, cloud and containerized workflows in site using OpenStack, KVM , Docker, Kubernetes, Jupyter.
• Knowledge of security policies.
• Storage mesh management of low latency/high speed interconnects for parallel processing: Infiniband,
• OmniPath.
• Virtual 2-layer/3-layer networking management with a Linux environment via command line tools.
• Installation, maintenance and management of distributed file systems such as (but not limited to) GPFS .
• Expert support of Linux clusters and infrastructure including troubleshooting, maintenance, management, design and support HPC hardware troubleshooting, support and maintenance.

Equipment Utilized Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Standing, sitting, walking, talking or hearing. Visual acuity to perform activities such as: viewing a computer terminal, reading, analyzing written information/data, etc.
• Ability to perform physical labor without restrictions, including lifting
• equipment up to fifty (50) pounds.
• Office environment.
• Moderate Noise.

Special Conditions Posting Details Posting Number 24ST2949 Posting Open Date 12/23/2024 Special Instructions to Applicants Regional Campus Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) Home Location Campus Newark (RBHS) City Newark State NJ Location Details Pre-employment Screenings All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings. Immunization Requirements

Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals , if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address:

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have a bachelor's degree required, preferably in computer science or engineering?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have a minimum of four years of relevant experience, which includes three (3) years' of experience in the following: - Familiarity with Linux configuration management including Ansible and Puppet. - Familiarity with common virtualization and cloud technologies in a Linux command-line context. - Management and use of monitoring tools and frameworks using (but not limited to) Nagios, Ganglia, Elasticsearch. - Familiarity with traditional 2-layer/3-layer networking management. - Familiarity with supporting research groups using HPC or similar systems. - Linux support of clusters and infrastructure including troubleshooting, maintenance, management, and design. - Onsite hardware support of hardware used in Linux clusters?
  • Yes
  • No

Required Documents

Resume/CV

Cover Letter/Letter of Application

List of Professional References (contact Info)

Optional Documents

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