Associate Server Systems Administrator Position Available In Davidson, Tennessee

Associate Server Systems Administrator
Nashville, TN, United States

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Associate Server Systems Administrator is part of the Advanced Computing Center for Research and Education (ACCRE) at Vanderbilt University and contributes to the maintenance and availability of virtual and physical server systems. Reporting directly to the Director of Research Computing Operations, the Associate Server System Administrator will be part of ACCRE’s Infrastructure Group and collaborate with members of other ACCRE units.
The Associate Server Systems Administrator is part of the Advanced Computing Center for Research and Education (ACCRE) at Vanderbilt University and contributes to the maintenance and availability of virtual and physical server systems. Reporting directly to the Director of Research Computing Operations, the Associate Server System Administrator will be part of ACCRE’s Infrastructure Group and collaborate with members of other ACCRE units.
The Advanced Computing Center for Research and Education is a provider of technology and support to Vanderbilt faculty and students in the areas of high-performance computing, large data storage, software development, and visualization. Our goal is to meet faculty and students ‘where they are’ to give them the easiest access to the broad range of computing tools available for both research and education.
Duties and Responsibilities
ACCRE Storage Systems Administration
Maintain, administer, and improve ACCRE’s computational services
Set, implement, and audit user access controls
Aid in operational security implementations
Solve user support issues
Troubleshoot hardware and software problems related to the storage
Be the primary support for hardware break-fix and inventory management
Be a member of the team developing, deploying, and supporting the compute cluster and auxiliary systems
Work on adapting existing software tools to support rapid response to critical issues, system expansion and hardware replacement
ACCRE Compute Cluster Administration
Set up/configure cluster hardware related to infrastructure and cluster services
Install operating system and related utility software
Monitor the status of the cluster utilizing tools such as CheckMK, including customizing the tools for ACCRE-specific needs
Serve as a technical resource to users and other ACCRE staff members
Coordinate critical tasks with other team members to meet project guidelines
Act as internal technical consultant to ACCRE staff, particularly related to projects on which this position is serving as the primary systems administrator
Qualifications
An Associate or Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education.
Vanderbilt Export Compliance regulations designate that this position is limited to US citizens and permanent residents only
The ability to physically move and lift hardware up to 50 pounds
Two years of experience with system administration with UNIX/Linux based operating systems or managing compute cluster subsystems
Demonstrated experience with shell and/or Python scripting of moderate complexity
Demonstrated self-driven, inquisitive, and productive troubleshooting abilities
Strong ability to work individually and in a team environment
Knowledge and experience of GIT version control
Knowledge and experience with configuration management tools such as Ansible
Demonstrated success in taking initiative, meeting deadlines, and adjusting to operational shifts
Experience with RedHat based systems
Experience in an HPC environment
Experience with server hardware (SAS, JBOD, RAID, HBA, RAID controllers, etc.)

ABOUT US

At Vanderbilt University , our work – regardless of title or role – is in service to an important and noble mission in which every member of our community serves in advancing knowledge and transforming lives on a daily basis. Located in Nashville, Tennessee, on a 330+ acre campus and arboretum dating back to 1873, Vanderbilt is proud to have been named as one of “America’s Best Large Employers” as well as a top employer in Tennessee and the Nashville metropolitan area by Forbes for several years running. We welcome those who are interested in learning and growing professionally with an employer that strives to create, foster and sustain opportunities as an employer of choice.
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Vanderbilt University is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.

JOB INFO

Job Identification
10006915
Job Category
Information Technology
Posting Date
06/17/2025, 08:52 AM
Locations
Nashville, TN, United States
Job Schedule
Full time