Systems Administrator

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The University of Utah is hiring a Systems Administrator to join the Center for High Performance Computing (CHPC). This role involves supporting HPC systems, including compute clusters, networking, and storage connectivity while working closely with senior mentors to develop specialized skills and contribute to maintaining a complex computing environment.

Highlights

Assist in provisioning, configuring, and maintaining Linux cluster nodes and associated drivers including CPU and GPU resources.
Troubleshoot hardware issues and coordinate repairs and replacements with vendors.
Support host-side networking for high-speed networks like Infiniband and RoCE v2 under supervision.
Maintain detailed technical documentation and system health logs.
Use HPC monitoring tools and collaborate on implementation of metrics and visualizations (e.g., Grafana).
Provide first-level user support for HPC system hardware and batch/scheduling systems, ensuring clear communication with researchers.
Participate in structured training on batch scheduling (Slurm), parallel file systems (Lustre), and security compliance (HIPAA, NIST 800-171).
Preferred experience includes hardware management protocols (IPMI, Redfish), containers (Apptainer, Docker), Ansible configuration management, HPC experience, and Git version control.
Requires proficiency in Linux command line, basic scripting (Bash or Python), and networking fundamentals.
Compensation ranges from $32,904 to $77,167 DOE depending on level (Systems Administrator I or II) and experience.

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Open Date	04/17/2026
Requisition Number	PRN44774B
Job Title	Systems Administrator
Working Title	HPC Systems Administrator I or II
Career Progression Track	P00
Track Level	P3 - Career
FLSA Code	Computer Employee
Patient Sensitive Job Code?	No
Standard Hours per Week	40
Full Time or Part Time?	Full Time
Shift	Day
Work Schedule Summary	8am-5pm
VP Area	Academic Affairs
Department	00640 - CHPC Ctr for High Perform Computing
Location	Campus
City	Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment	External Posting
Pay Rate Range	Systems Administrators, I - P14 (DOE): $32,904 -$63,774 Systems Administrators, II - P16 (DOE): $39,815 – $77,167
Close Date	07/18/2026
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)
Job Summary	About the Center for High Performance Computing (CHPC) The Center for High Performance Computing (CHPC) is a cornerstone of innovation at the University of Utah. We play a vital role in enabling scientific research at campus, state, and national levels by providing large-scale computational and data services. From climate modeling to drug discovery, CHPC empowers researchers to solve complex problems through a massive ecosystem of 50,000+ CPU cores, 1,000+ GPU resources, and 50PB+ of storage. At CHPC, we foster a positive, collaborative environment where “silos” don’t exist. You’ll have the opportunity to interact and cross-train with diverse technical groups—including storage, networking, and user services—while being encouraged to experiment and innovate with emerging technologies. Job Summary Under the direction of the HPC Systems Team Lead, you will join a collaborative team of specialists. In this role, you will work closely with senior mentors to develop skills in High Performance Computing (HPC) Systems administration. You will assist in supporting cluster and workload orchestration systems within a complex environment, focusing on compute clusters, host-side networking, and storage connectivity. Work Environment Schedule: Primarily Monday–Friday during standard business hours; requires occasional flexibility for after-hours maintenance and urgent system remediation. Primary Work Environment: Standard office environment for administrative tasks, system monitoring, and team collaboration. On-site Engagement: Regular Data Center access as dictated by infrastructure requirements and hardware deployment cycles. Physical Requirements: Ability to move and position server equipment weighing up to 50 lbs. into rack systems, with or without reasonable accommodation (note: server lifts and team-lifting protocols are standard practice for heavier or awkward loads)
Responsibilities	1.HPC Systems Operations & Maintenance (60%) Cluster Administration: Assist in the provisioning, configuration, and maintenance of Linux cluster nodes (CPU and GPU) and drivers required for hardware functionality and storage connectivity. Hardware Support: Write and follow structured procedure to troubleshoot hardware failures on cluster nodes (including accelerators/GPUs). Work with vendors to request RMAs and coordinate component replacements. Host-Side Networking: Support basic host-side connectivity and driver configuration for high-speed networks (Infiniband and RoCE v2) under the direction of senior engineers. Documentation & Tracking: Maintain and contribute to communal technical documentation. Ensure system health tracking logs and hardware lifecycle records are kept current to support team-wide visibility and historical analysis. Monitoring: Utilize HPC community tools to check and validate system health. Collaborate with the CHPC monitoring team to implement metrics and visualization using tools like Grafana. 2. Specialized User Support (25%) Customer Service: Provide professional, clear, and timely communication while troubleshooting issues to ensure researcher success. Triage: Act as a first point of contact for researcher support tickets specifically related to HPC system hardware and batch/scheduling systems. Documentation: Participate in the documentation of system configurations, deployment processes, and support procedures. Contribute to user-facing documentation to ensure accurate knowledge transfer 3. Skill Development (15%) Participate in structured training and mentorship to learn: Mentorship: Participate in structured training to learn advanced batch scheduling (Slurm), parallel file systems (Lustre), and security compliance (HIPAA, NIST 800-171). Future Technologies: As part of our commitment to innovation, you will have opportunities to assist senior staff in exploring and piloting emerging workload orchestration modes beyond traditional batch, such as Kubernetes (K8s), Flux, or Slinky.
Minimum Qualifications	EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor’s degree = 4 years of directly related work experience). Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels: Systems Administrator, I: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience or a master’s (or equivalency) degree. Systems Administrator, II: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 4 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience. Recent graduates with strong academic or project-based Linux experience are encouraged to apply. Linux Proficiency: Demonstrated ability to navigate the Linux command line (file system navigation, text editing, permissions, package management). Scripting Fundamentals: Basic proficiency in a scripting language (Bash or Python) to automate simple administrative tasks. Networking Fundamentals: Understanding of basic networking concepts (IP addressing, SSH, ports, firewalls). Analytical Problem-Solving: Ability to troubleshoot technical issues and resolve challenges through a mix of critical thinking and following detailed instructions in a complex environment.
Preferences	Hardware Management: Familiarity with out-of-band management protocols (IPMI, Redfish) or vendor-specific tools (e.g., Dell iDRAC, HP iLO, Lenovo XClarity). Linux Internals: Familiarity with Linux cgroups or container technologies (Apptainer/Docker). Config Management: Experience with Ansible. HPC Context: Prior exposure to High Performance Computing environments. Version Control: Experience with Git.
Type	Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary	It is anticipated that this position will involve access to federally funded research that is subject to federal sponsorship regulatory restrictions (e.g. certain export control, data security, acquisition regulations, or federal contract clauses) that mandate U.S. citizen participation only
Additional Information	The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules. This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen. The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities. Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at the: University of Utah Non‑Discrimination page. Online reports may be submitted at https://oeo.utah.edu https://publicsafety.utah.edu/safetyreport/ This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South. As per University of Utah policy 5-108: Transfer of Benefits Eligible Staff Members, a new hire to the University of Utah who is still serving a 12 month probationary period will not be hired into another University of Utah job (a transfer) until the successful completion of the probationary period.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* What is your highest level of completed education?
- None
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Associate Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
- Doctorate Degree
* How many years of related work experience do you have?
- Less than 6 years
- 6 years or more, but less than 9 years
- 9 years or more, but less than 12 years
- 12 years or more, but less than 15 years
- 15 years or more
I am a U.S. citizen ** It is anticipated that this position will involve access to federally funded research that is subject to federal sponsorship regulatory restrictions (e.g. certain export control, data security, acquisition regulations, or federal contract clauses) that mandate U.S. citizen participation only.
- Yes
- No
I have dual citizenship with the United States and another country.

** It is anticipated that this position will involve access to federally funded research that is subject to federal sponsorship regulatory restrictions (e.g. certain export control, data security, acquisition regulations, or federal contract clauses) that mandate U.S. citizen participation only.
- Yes
- No

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University Human Resource Management
250 East 200 South, Suite 125 Salt Lake City, UT 84111
Contact us: (801) 581-2169 By Email: employment@utah.edu

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Announcement

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Open Date	04/17/2026
Requisition Number	PRN44774B
Job Title	Systems Administrator
Working Title	HPC Systems Administrator I or II
Career Progression Track	P00
Track Level	P3 - Career
FLSA Code	Computer Employee
Patient Sensitive Job Code?	No
Standard Hours per Week	40
Full Time or Part Time?	Full Time
Shift	Day
Work Schedule Summary	8am-5pm
VP Area	Academic Affairs
Department	00640 - CHPC Ctr for High Perform Computing
Location	Campus
City	Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment	External Posting
Pay Rate Range	Systems Administrators, I - P14 (DOE): $32,904 -$63,774 Systems Administrators, II - P16 (DOE): $39,815 – $77,167
Close Date	07/18/2026
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)
Job Summary	About the Center for High Performance Computing (CHPC) The Center for High Performance Computing (CHPC) is a cornerstone of innovation at the University of Utah. We play a vital role in enabling scientific research at campus, state, and national levels by providing large-scale computational and data services. From climate modeling to drug discovery, CHPC empowers researchers to solve complex problems through a massive ecosystem of 50,000+ CPU cores, 1,000+ GPU resources, and 50PB+ of storage. At CHPC, we foster a positive, collaborative environment where “silos” don’t exist. You’ll have the opportunity to interact and cross-train with diverse technical groups—including storage, networking, and user services—while being encouraged to experiment and innovate with emerging technologies. Job Summary Under the direction of the HPC Systems Team Lead, you will join a collaborative team of specialists. In this role, you will work closely with senior mentors to develop skills in High Performance Computing (HPC) Systems administration. You will assist in supporting cluster and workload orchestration systems within a complex environment, focusing on compute clusters, host-side networking, and storage connectivity. Work Environment Schedule: Primarily Monday–Friday during standard business hours; requires occasional flexibility for after-hours maintenance and urgent system remediation. Primary Work Environment: Standard office environment for administrative tasks, system monitoring, and team collaboration. On-site Engagement: Regular Data Center access as dictated by infrastructure requirements and hardware deployment cycles. Physical Requirements: Ability to move and position server equipment weighing up to 50 lbs. into rack systems, with or without reasonable accommodation (note: server lifts and team-lifting protocols are standard practice for heavier or awkward loads)
Responsibilities	1.HPC Systems Operations & Maintenance (60%) Cluster Administration: Assist in the provisioning, configuration, and maintenance of Linux cluster nodes (CPU and GPU) and drivers required for hardware functionality and storage connectivity. Hardware Support: Write and follow structured procedure to troubleshoot hardware failures on cluster nodes (including accelerators/GPUs). Work with vendors to request RMAs and coordinate component replacements. Host-Side Networking: Support basic host-side connectivity and driver configuration for high-speed networks (Infiniband and RoCE v2) under the direction of senior engineers. Documentation & Tracking: Maintain and contribute to communal technical documentation. Ensure system health tracking logs and hardware lifecycle records are kept current to support team-wide visibility and historical analysis. Monitoring: Utilize HPC community tools to check and validate system health. Collaborate with the CHPC monitoring team to implement metrics and visualization using tools like Grafana. 2. Specialized User Support (25%) Customer Service: Provide professional, clear, and timely communication while troubleshooting issues to ensure researcher success. Triage: Act as a first point of contact for researcher support tickets specifically related to HPC system hardware and batch/scheduling systems. Documentation: Participate in the documentation of system configurations, deployment processes, and support procedures. Contribute to user-facing documentation to ensure accurate knowledge transfer 3. Skill Development (15%) Participate in structured training and mentorship to learn: Mentorship: Participate in structured training to learn advanced batch scheduling (Slurm), parallel file systems (Lustre), and security compliance (HIPAA, NIST 800-171). Future Technologies: As part of our commitment to innovation, you will have opportunities to assist senior staff in exploring and piloting emerging workload orchestration modes beyond traditional batch, such as Kubernetes (K8s), Flux, or Slinky.
Minimum Qualifications	EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor’s degree = 4 years of directly related work experience). Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels: Systems Administrator, I: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience or a master’s (or equivalency) degree. Systems Administrator, II: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 4 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience. Recent graduates with strong academic or project-based Linux experience are encouraged to apply. Linux Proficiency: Demonstrated ability to navigate the Linux command line (file system navigation, text editing, permissions, package management). Scripting Fundamentals: Basic proficiency in a scripting language (Bash or Python) to automate simple administrative tasks. Networking Fundamentals: Understanding of basic networking concepts (IP addressing, SSH, ports, firewalls). Analytical Problem-Solving: Ability to troubleshoot technical issues and resolve challenges through a mix of critical thinking and following detailed instructions in a complex environment.
Preferences	Hardware Management: Familiarity with out-of-band management protocols (IPMI, Redfish) or vendor-specific tools (e.g., Dell iDRAC, HP iLO, Lenovo XClarity). Linux Internals: Familiarity with Linux cgroups or container technologies (Apptainer/Docker). Config Management: Experience with Ansible. HPC Context: Prior exposure to High Performance Computing environments. Version Control: Experience with Git.
Type	Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary	It is anticipated that this position will involve access to federally funded research that is subject to federal sponsorship regulatory restrictions (e.g. certain export control, data security, acquisition regulations, or federal contract clauses) that mandate U.S. citizen participation only
Additional Information	The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules. This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen. The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities. Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at the: University of Utah Non‑Discrimination page. Online reports may be submitted at https://oeo.utah.edu https://publicsafety.utah.edu/safetyreport/ This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South. As per University of Utah policy 5-108: Transfer of Benefits Eligible Staff Members, a new hire to the University of Utah who is still serving a 12 month probationary period will not be hired into another University of Utah job (a transfer) until the successful completion of the probationary period.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* What is your highest level of completed education?
- None
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Associate Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
- Doctorate Degree
* How many years of related work experience do you have?
- Less than 6 years
- 6 years or more, but less than 9 years
- 9 years or more, but less than 12 years
- 12 years or more, but less than 15 years
- 15 years or more
I am a U.S. citizen ** It is anticipated that this position will involve access to federally funded research that is subject to federal sponsorship regulatory restrictions (e.g. certain export control, data security, acquisition regulations, or federal contract clauses) that mandate U.S. citizen participation only.
- Yes
- No
I have dual citizenship with the United States and another country.

** It is anticipated that this position will involve access to federally funded research that is subject to federal sponsorship regulatory restrictions (e.g. certain export control, data security, acquisition regulations, or federal contract clauses) that mandate U.S. citizen participation only.
- Yes
- No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Resume
Cover Letter

Optional Documents

University Human Resource Management
250 East 200 South, Suite 125 Salt Lake City, UT 84111
Contact us: (801) 581-2169 By Email: employment@utah.edu

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