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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) is searching for an HPC Storage Administrator in The National Center for Computational Sciences (NCCS). The NCCS is part of The Computing and Computational Science (CCSD) Directorate at ORNL. Please review the position description below in case you may have interest, or, there’s anyone who comes to mind who would be a good fit for this role. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p><b><i><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#C78F17'>Job Posting Title<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>HPC Storage Administrator<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><b><i><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#C78F17'>Reference Code<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>NC50254032<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><b><i><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#C78F17'>Purpose<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>The National Center for Computational Sciences (NCCS) in the Computing and Computational Sciences Directorate at Oak Ridge National Laboratory is seeking a highly qualified individual to play a key role in the administration and support of a massive parallel distributed file system, along with the accompanying storage subsystems and underlying Infiniband and Fiber-channel based infrastructure.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>The ideal candidate will perform complex analysis tasks, testing, and troubleshooting of current systems, as well as<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>contribute to the design, installation, and management of future file system and SAN-based storage resources.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><b><i><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#C78F17'>Major Duties/Responsibilities<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Duties of the position include, but are not limited to:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>-Installing, configuring, and maintaining computer system hardware and software<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>-Monitoring of systems and storage performance, up to and including network components<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>-Diagnosing system operational problems quickly and effectively<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>-Coordinating with vendors to resolve hardware and software problems<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>-Porting and writing system management tools<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>-Building and Deploying open source software and software from vendors/partners<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>-Providing reliable and efficient backups/restores for all managed systems<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>-Setting up and maintaining host and network based security for all managed systems<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>-Documenting system administration procedures for routine and complex tasks<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>-Participating in a 24-hour, 7-day on-call support rotation and off-hours maintenance windows<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>-The position is also responsible for system implementation/integration into the NCCS environment and systems<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>performance analysis.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><b><i><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#C78F17'>Qualifications Required<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>The successful candidate will have a B.S. in Computer Science or closely related field (or an equivalent combination of training and experience) and a strong working knowledge of UNIX and Storage system fundamentals.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>-Minimum of 3 years experience managing Unix/Linux operating systems in a large scale system environment<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>-Experience configuring, administering, and supporting storage subsystems (EMC, NetApp, DataDirect, IBM, LSI, etc.)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Knowledge of basic SAN administration concepts (zoning, multipathing, fabric topologies, etc.)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>-Ability to develop and maintain programs and scripts that aid in the operation and automation of administrative tasks using various shell and scripting languages (bash, Perl, Python)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>-Solid understanding of networked computing environment concepts<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Preferred Qualifications<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>-Experience with one or more distributed file systems (Lustre, GPFS, GFS, IBRIX, etc.)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>-Experience installing and maintaining diskless clustered environments, and provisioning systems using automated installation methods (like kickstart)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>-Direct experience working with Infiniband (must at least be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of Infiniband concepts)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>-Strong interpersonal and communication skills<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>-Ability to work as a team player<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>-Ability to plan, organize, prioritize tasks, and complete assigned projects with minimal supervision<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>-For more information about computing at ORNL, see: <a href="http://computing.ornl.gov/">http://computing.ornl.gov/</a> and <a href="http://nccs.gov/">http://nccs.gov/</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Special Requirement<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>It is required of this position the ability to obtain and maintain a clearance from the Department of Energy. As such, this position is a Workplace Substance Abuse program (WSAP) testing designed position which requires passing a pre-placement drug test and participation in an ongoing random drug testing program in which employees are subject to being randomly selected for testing. The occupant of this position will also be subject to an ongoing requirement to report to ORNL any drug-related arrest or conviction or receipt of a positive drug test result.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>UT--Battelle is recognized by our employees and the community as an inclusive environment where diversity is valued and<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>individuals and teams are inspired to contribute fully to the organization's success. ORNL is an equal opportunity employer.<br><br>Thank you for your time,<br><br>Ken<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Ken Lasky</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Recruiter</span><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Oak Ridge National Laboratory<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Building 5700, D310<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Wingdings;color:#1F497D'>(</span><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>. 865.306.0332<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:Webdings;color:#1F497D'>?</span><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'> </span><span style='color:#1F497D'><a href="mailto:hollowayrj@ornl.gov"><span style='font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>laskykb@ornl.gov</span></a></span><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#1F497D'>Ken Lasky<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#1F497D'>Recruiter<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#1F497D'>Oak Ridge National Laboratory<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#1F497D'>Building 5700, D310<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Wingdings;color:#1F497D'>(</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>. 865.306.0332<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:Webdings;color:#1F497D'>?</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'> </span><a href="mailto:hollowayrj@ornl.gov"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:blue'>laskykb@ornl.gov</span></a><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><u><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Real Science, Real Life</span></u><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'> - </span><a href="http://jobs.ornl.gov/"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:blue'>http://jobs.ornl.gov</span></a><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>UT-Battelle is committed to achieving its strategic business objectives </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:#244061'>by</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'> attracting, retaining, and developing a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunity employer. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>