HPSC System Administrator

University of Tennessee College of Arts & Sciences

System Administrator evaluating, deploying, maintaining, securing, and operating HPC resources for UT Knoxville. Supporting the University’s research mission through high performance computing.

Posted 7/20/2026full-timeKnoxville • Tennessee • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $95,000 - $105,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing and maintaining research cyberinfrastructure, including server-class HPC resources and Linux-based systems. Proficient in troubleshooting, configuration management, and ensuring security compliance within a large IT environment.

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Linux System AdministrationHPC Resource ManagementConfiguration ManagementSecurity ComplianceTechnical Support

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Hard Skills

Information Technology AdministrationTroubleshooting TechniquesRed Hat LinuxSlurm Batch SchedulerNetworking Equipment Management

Soft Skills

Interpersonal CommunicationTechnical Writing

Tools & Technologies

SLURM Resource Management SystemEthernet-Based Networking Systems

Industry Keywords

CyberinfrastructureResearch ComputingSystem Security PlansBackup Procedures

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Linux

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform analysis, troubleshooting, and provide problem solving to maintain and administer the research cyberinfrastructure resources used to support the research mission of the University.
Coordinating the configuration and maintenance of the storage resources, including hardware and software
Configuring and maintaining server-class, HPC resources, including compute and storage hardware, OS software, application software, and SLURM resource management system
Maintaining an effective security posture including implementing the required security controls specified in the system security plans
Diagnosing and resolving hardware, software, networking, and system issues when they arise
Monitoring services and responding to service failures
Implementing configuration management processes and procedures
Providing technical support and user support as needed
Documenting processes and procedures to administer and maintain the storage systems, computational systems, and infrastructure; ensuring required backups are performed regularly and successfully
Working with other OIT groups, such as, Networking Services, Help Desk, and Systems to support the continued and efficient operation of the research cyberinfrastructure

Requirements

What you’ll need

Due to regulatory requirements the successful candidate(s) must be a U. S. citizen or legal permanent resident with a green card
Education: Master's degree in computer science, data science, information technology, engineering field, bioinformatics, genomics, or hard sciences field.
Experience: Three years performing information technology administration - experience can be substituted for equivalent time pursuing education related to information technology at an institution of higher education
Knowledge of system administrator role, duties, and activities for Linux-based information technology systems
Knowledge of information technology administrator technologies, best practices, and troubleshooting techniques
Knowledge of installation and use of Red Hat Linux or other Linux operating systems
Knowledge and proficiency in configuring, operating and managing a large information technology environment
Knowledge and skill in operating and maintaining Ethernet-based networking equipment and systems
Experience with batch schedulers such as Slurm, Torque + MOAB, or HTCondor
Skills in writing and interpersonal communication - writing sample, manuscript, or cover letter required.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Career development and coaching
Continued education
Extensive list of development and training possibilities