CUI HPC Linux Systems Administrator at Clemson University in Clemson, South Carolina

Job Description:

Clemson University



Job ID:109475

Location:ITC

Full/Part Time:Full-Time

Regular/Temporary:Temporary

JOB SUMMARY:

Clemsons Research Computing and Data (RCD) Infrastructure Team is looking for a CUI HPC Linux Systems Administrator to fulfill the following duties:

• Serve as an HPC Linux Systems Engineer for Clemson's Research Computing and Data (RCD) Infrastructure team.
• This position is primarily for supporting Controlled Unclassified Information high performance computing environments.
• Work with multiple research computing systems including the Granite Secure Enclave HPC system and the Palmetto II HPC system.
• Deploy and maintain Linux systems and services, as well as provide technical and engineering support to research computing initiatives.
• This position requires applying NIST 800-171 controls, and applying and maintaining controls to covered information systems.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

JOB DUTIES:

60% - Essential - System Administration:
Implement, maintain and troubleshoot Linux systems and software critical for the operation of University Research Initiatives HPC resources. Provide expertise and maintenance of System Security Services Daemon (SSSD), Duo, LDAPS, and other authentication mechanisms used in Granite secure enclave, and other RCD systems. Provide support for HPC job schedulers and scientific software.

20% - Essential - Compliance & Risk Management:
Apply NIST 800-171 assessment objectives as appropriate to the covered information system. Conduct monthly risk and compliance reviews of covered information system to ensure adherence to regulated research policies and security practices. Track and document compliance status, identifying and mitigating non-compliance risks as they arise. Support and enforce change management processes, ensuring that all modifications to covered information system hardware, software, configurations, and encryptions align with NIST 800-171 assessment objectives, and that all changes are requested, authorized, and documented. Track and manage hardware, software and firmware assets, ensuring they are inventoried and managed according to NIST 800-171 assessment objectives. Verify that all assets have proper security controls in place and are regularly updated and reviewed. Assist in the identification of security incidents. Contribute to incident handling, tracking, response, and documentation.

15% - Essential - Systems Automation:
Maintain and develop configuration management code to ensure the consistency of deployed systems and services. Maintain and document Linux system provisioning tools.

5% - Essential - On Call:
Participate in the RCDI on-call rotation which requires being on-call 24 hours per day for 7 days at a time.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education - Bachelor's Degree in computer science or related field.

Work Experience - Experience in computer system development and modification. Relevant experience may be substituted for bachelor's degree on a year-for-year basis.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

Preferred Education - Computer Science or Computer Engineering

Preferred Work Experience - 1-3 years working knowledge and abilities in IT concepts, practices and procedures. Have advanced Linux OS experience and basic knowledge of networking concepts. 3+ Linux System Administration/Hardening, configuration management experience, general knowledge of filesystem concepts, Strong written and verbal communication skills.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

JOB KNOWLEDGE
Comprehensive Job Knowledge - Comprehensive knowledge of theories and practices and ability to use in complex, difficult and/or unprecedented situations

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Supervises Student Workers only - Supervises Student workers only

BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES
No Budget Responsibilities - No fiscal responsibility for the department's budget.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Preferred Education - Computer Science or Computer Engineering

Preferred Work Experience - 1-3 years working knowledge and abilities in IT concepts, practices and procedures. Have advanced Linux OS experience and basic knowledge of networking concepts. 3+ Linux System Administration/Hardening, configuration management experience, general knowledge of filesystem concepts, Strong written and verbal communication skills.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

25% - Exposure to heat or cold
25% - Noise
5% - Overnight Travel

Daily work in machine room, hot aisle and cold aisle, requiring ear protection. Occasional overnight travel for training and conferences.

WORK SCHEDULE:

Standard Hrs: 37.5

JOB LOCATION:

Clemson, SC

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

January 2, 2025 @ 11:59 PM

CLOSING STATEMENT:

Clemson University is an AA/EEO employer and does not discriminate against any person or group on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, pregnancy, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status or genetic information.

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