Senior HPC Systems Specialist

The Position

This role is vital to the operation of the NCI’s peak HPC system “Gadi”. The role will encompass a wide variety of tasks as part of a highly skilled team, including HPC system design, user environment design and development, and systems operation. The role will also provide support for other NCI teams, including supporting researchers using the system with technical insights and assistance in utilising the HPC systems to their highest potential.

The Person

We are looking for an experienced Linux specialist with a proven track record in working with complex systems, especially in scientific computing. The ideal candidate will have experience with high performance computing, scientific computing, or other highly scaling systems. Exceptional communication skills, an understanding of computational research, and experience developing or customising system tools will be highly regarded.

For more information about the position please contact Andrew Wellington, Associate Director (HPC) on E: andrew.wellington@anu.edu.au

The University actively encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. For more information on employment opportunities, contact our Indigenous Employment Consultant on indigenous.employment@anu.edu.au   
 
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The Organisation

The National Computational Infrastructure (NCI) is Australia’s one of two Tier-1 high-performance data, storage and computing organisations, providing expert services to benefit all domains of science, government and industry.

NCI brings the Australian Government and the Australian research sector together through a broad collaboration involving the largest national science agencies, universities, industry and the Australian Research Council.

NCI empowers government agencies, universities, and industry across multiple domains of research. Our integrated hardware, services and expertise drive high-impact research and groundbreaking outcomes for Australia.

• A current curriculum vitae (CV), and
• No more than a two page summary addressing your suitability against the selection criteria.

The committee will consider candidates that do not meet one or more aspects of the selection criteria.

Please note: The successful candidate must have rights to live and work in this country and will be required to undergo a background check during the recruitment process. An offer of employment is conditional on satisfactory results.