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This is an excellent opportunity for Senior Linux HPC Systems Administrator/Engineer professionals to be part of leading-edge technology projects. Cognizant’s Cloud, Infrastructure & Security Services Practice provides end-to-end solutions covering architecture, design, implementation, management, and on-going support across the entire enterprise technology infrastructure. Our services include a spectrum of management, consulting, and systems integration services to help our clients maximize value in their infrastructure resources, while optimizing infrastructure performance and cost.
Key Responsibilities
 * Administer, configure, and maintain RHEL environments (specifically RHEL 8 & 9) ensuring stability, performance, and security.
 * Provide hands-on support with high-end workstation hardware for scientists, promptly addressing hardware and software issues.
 * Offer technical support to scientific users, bridging the gap between research demands and IT infrastructure.
 * Leverage any scientific computing experience to optimize system performance and manage specialized applications.
 * Assist with management of high-performance compute resources, including experience with Slurm, clustering, and related HPC technologies.
 * Work closely with other technical teams and stakeholders to align IT services with organizational needs.
 * Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships, communicating complex technical concepts.
 * Provide in-person support onsite to ensure effective resolution of issues and a high level of customer satisfaction.
 * Utilize ServiceNow for tracking incidents, managing change requests, and ensuring timely resolution of service tickets.
 * Implement and follow IT best practices for incident management, performance monitoring, and network troubleshooting.
 * Manage SSL certificates and configure web servers as needed.
 * Monitor and troubleshoot system performance issues, including understanding the impact of GPUs, networking, and other hardware components.
 * Handle vendor relationships effectively, coordinating with external partners to resolve issues and optimize service delivery.
 * Maintain familiarity with MacOS systems to provide assistance when necessary.
Required Skills
 * Good enterprise IT experience with extensive hands-on expertise in RedHat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), specifically RHEL 8 & 9.
 * Proven experience with high-end workstation hardware setups and scientific application support.
 * Demonstrated knowledge of scientific computing and experience in high performance compute environments, including experience with Slurm and clustering, is highly desirable.
 * Strong troubleshooting skills for both hardware and software issues.
 * Working knowledge of ServiceNow and its application in incident and service management.
 * Familiarity with networking concepts, performance monitoring tools, and GPU technologies.
 * Any experience with scientific applications will be a significant advantage.
 * Exposure to MacOS environments is useful but not essential.
Seniority level
 * Mid-Senior level
Employment type
 * Full-time
Job function
 * Information Technology
 * Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting
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