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# HPC Systems Administrator (Hardware & Infrastructure Operations)

- **Company:** Stanford University
- **Location:** Stanford, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $150,289.0 - $171,674.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Data Centers, Data Center Infrastructure Management (CIM), Ethernet, Firmware, Job Scheduling, Linux System Administration, Log Analysis, Scripting, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Slurm, Hardware Asset Management, Hardware Infrastructure
- **Published:** July 6, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/F08767A9EBF7413DBA1A9EF29AAB6CF4/job/

## About the Role

* Education: Bachelor's degree and eight years of relevant experience, or a combination of education and relevant experience.
 * Experience: 3-5+ years of experience in Linux Systems Administration, with a strong preference for candidates from HPC, larges-scale data center, or research environments.
 * Hardware Proficiency: Solid understanding of x86 server architecture, GPU systems, ethernet,and high-performance interconnects.
 * Scripting: Proficiency in scripting languages for automating hardware health checks, log parsing, and routine maintenance tasks.
 * Infrastructure Management: Experience using configuration management tools to manage hardware settings and firmware versions at scale. Experience working with data center teams to populate and maintain DCIM solutions preferred.
 * Physical Requirements: Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work comfortably in a data center environment, including racking equipment and managing complex cable topologies.
 * Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Skills

 * Direct experience maintaining hardware for HPC systems and large scale storage systems.

 * Familiarity with the Slurm workload manager and how hardware health impacts job scheduling.

 * Exposure to liquid cooling solutions or high-density rack power management.

Physical Requirements*:

 * Constantly perform desk-based computer tasks.

 * Frequently sit, grasp lightly/fine manipulation.

 * Occasionally stand/walk, writing by hand.

 * Rarely use a telephone, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 10 pounds., * Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.

 * Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.

## Description

* Hardware Lifecycle & Deployment: Leadthephysicaldeployment,burn-in, troubleshooting,anddecommissioningofcomputenodes,GPUservers,and high-density storage systems.
 * Diagnostics & Root Cause Analysis: Perform troubleshooting on hardware issues-suchasmemoryerrors,GPUthermalthrottling,networkfailures-and coordinate with vendors for support and replacements.
 * Data Center Operations: Collaboratewiththedatacentersteamtoplanandmanage hardware deployments.
 * Provisioning & Automation: Work with lead platform administrators on testing and provisioningtoensurerapid,consistentdeploymentofclusterimagesacrossthefleet.
 * Health & Telemetry: Refinehardware-levelmonitoringtoproactivelyidentifyfailing components before they impact active research jobs.


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