Senior HPC Systems Administrator, SAS Computing

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Senior HPC Systems Administrator at University of Pennsylvania managing Linux systems for high-performance computing. Supporting research initiatives and collaborating with faculty and staff across the School of Arts and Sciences.

Posted 5/8/2026full-timePhiladelphia • Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $83,500 - $105,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AnsibleCloudLinuxPythonSaltStack

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage complex Linux systems and support research computing clusters, databases, and web servers
Maintain, configure, and provide automation support for HPC solutions in datacenters and the cloud
Engage with researchers to enhance their work with HPC
Pursue efficient and collaborative solutions to requests
Deploy and manage Linux systems
Develop shell and python scripts
Configure, manage, and optimize job scheduling software (SLURM)
Install and configure software
Monitor systems and perform routine maintenance
Manage data and configuration backups
Coordinate hardware repairs and oversee hardware ordering and installation
Recommend and track software and hardware changes
Automate systems configuration tasks and deployments
Provide technical consulting and end-user Linux support

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor of Science
3 to 5 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
Proficiency in Linux OSes (Ubuntu preferred)
Advanced Linux scripting skills (BASH, Python, etc.)
Working knowledge of job scheduling systems (SLURM preferred)
Expertise in managing high-performance computing resources
Networking experience including Infiniband and TCP networks
Proficiency in managing storage solutions and backups
Experience with configuration management tools (Salt, Ansible, MAAS)
Experience with git repositories
Skilled in triaging complex problems and developing solutions
Strong communication skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits
Flexible spending accounts to pay for eligible health care and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars
Exceptional tuition benefits for employees, spouses, and dependent children
Generous retirement plans including Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans
Substantial amount of time away from work during the year
Long-term care insurance for staff and eligible family members
Wide variety of wellness programs and resources
Array of resources for professional and personal development
Access to University resources such as libraries and athletic facilities
Discounts and special services for faculty and staff
Forgivable loan for eligible employees for home buying assistance
Adoption assistance for qualified expenses during child adoption
Flexible work options to promote work-life balance

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Hard Skills & Tools

LinuxBASHPythonSLURMHPCconfiguration managementInfinibandTCP networksstorage solutionsgit

Soft Skills

communicationproblem-solvingcollaborationtechnical consulting

Certifications

Bachelor of Science