Infrastructure & Hpc Systems Engineer

Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia•Philadelphia, PA

9h•Onsite

About The Position

The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia serves eastern and central Pennsylvania, southern New Jersey, and Delaware. You will ensure integrity, reliability, and availability of agile research computing environments by managing Windows/Linux server infrastructure, high-performance computing (HPC) clusters, and cloud/colocation/on-premises services. You will provide advanced specialized technical support to end users while developing automation tools and optimizing computational workflows to meet evolving rigorous research needs. You foster trust, open communication, shared goals and collaboration with stakeholders across the Federal Reserve System and externally. The salary grade for this position is 16. Final salary and offer will be determined by the applicant's background, experience and skills, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, mathematics, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in HPC administration and systems engineering.
Extensive experience with Linux operating systems (Red Hat/CentOS) in an HPC environment.
Command line skills and proficiency in scripting languages (Python, Bash).
Experience with job scheduling systems (SLURM) and resource management.
Knowledge of parallel file systems and storage technologies (e.g. ceph, GPFS, Lustre, BeeGFS).
Familiarity with parallel programming models (MPI, OpenMP) and scientific computing frameworks.
Experience with configuration management and automation tools (Terraform).
Demonstrated specialized problem-solving abilities and analytical thinking.
Solid appreciation for research, sound judgment and healthy professional skepticism, understands sensitivities, considers big picture in addition to tactical details.
Ability to communicate effectively with PhD economists as well as with various levels of personnel and different types of specialists, strong interpersonal and listening skills, approachable.
Agile and comfortable working in evolving rigorous research environments.
Research support-oriented, responsive to time-sensitive matters and custom needs.
Must be a "Protected Individual" as defined in U.S. federal immigration law (U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, and U.S. permanent residents who are either not yet eligible to apply for naturalization or who have applied for naturalization within the requisite timeframe). Permanent residents must sign a declaration of intent to become a U.S. citizen when eligible.
Must undergo an applicable background check and comply with all applicable information handling rules.
Provide work authorization to prove eligibility to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Implement container technologies (Docker) for reproducible research
Support GPU computing and accelerator technologies for specialized workloads

Responsibilities

Respond to problems and maintains Windows and Linux server environments in research settings
Design, deploy, configure, and administer HPC clusters and associated systems
Monitor system health, performance metrics, and resource utilization to ensure optimal, efficient operation
Implement robust security protocols and perform regular maintenance including upgrades and patching
Manage job scheduling and workload optimization using tools like Slurm
Support and troubleshoot user endpoints, servers, and services in various environments (i.e. cloud, on-premises, collocation)
Participate in planning, budgeting, and monitoring of various environments
Develop tools and scripts to automate management and creation of systems and services in various environments
Create and maintain automation scripts to streamline system administration tasks
Optimize scientific applications and computational workflows for performance
Implement container technologies (Docker) for reproducible research
Support GPU computing and accelerator technologies for specialized workloads
Design and implement innovative HPC solutions to address evolving research requirements
Define and track performance metrics to ensure efficient current and future use of resources
Respond to research end user requests to diagnose problems and provide specialized technical support
Troubleshoot highly complex hardware and software issues in multi-user research environments
Resolve problems quickly and accurately with thorough follow-up to ensure complete resolution
Assist staff with IT-related problem resolution and use of facilities
Partner closely with researchers to understand computational needs and translate them into technical solutions
Collaborate with network, security, and data teams to ensure integrated operations
Build and maintain relationships with vendors and technology partners
Collaborate as technical advisor on infrastructure planning and technology roadmaps
Participate in product and technology evaluations, testing, and pilot activities to provide sound recommendations
Engage in Federal Reserve System, academic, and other HPC communities to stay current with emerging technologies and effective practices
Develop comprehensive documentation for systems, policies, and procedures
Create user guides and training materials for researchers utilizing HPC resources
Conduct workshops and training sessions on effective use of HPC resources and research computing tools

Benefits

Medical (4 options)
Prescription
Dental (3 options)
Vision Insurance with no waiting period
401k/Thrift Plan with generous employer match
Employer-funded Pension Plan
Paid Vacation/Sick Time & Holidays
Monthly $200 Commuter Allowance
Flexible Spending Accounts and Healthcare Spending Accounts
Flexible Work Schedule available in most departments
Life Insurance and Long Term Disability Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement (undergraduate and graduate)
Parental Leave
Free onsite 24/7 Fitness Center including training classes, Peloton bikes and locker room / shower facilities
Onsite Cafeteria & Coffee Shop
Additional Convenience Benefits, Discounts and More…