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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Systems Engineer, HPC/Storage - **Company:** Columbia University - **Location:** United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $106,699.0 - $116,699.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Active Directory, Artificial Intelligence, Computing Platforms, Systems Engineering, Bash Shell, Big Data, Cloud Computing, Nvidia CUDA, Databases, Data Integrity, Linux, DevOps, R (Programming Language), Monitoring of Systems, Identity and Access Management, Multi-protocol Systems, Python (Programming Language), Kernel-Based Virtual Machine, Linux System Administration, MATLAB, Performance Tuning, Windows PowerShell, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, TCP/IP, Virtualization Technology, Weka, Scripting, High Performance Computing, Pytorch, Grafana, HybridCloud, Jupyter, Usage Tracking, Containerization, Information Technology, Data Management, Slurm, Hardware Infrastructure, Isilon, User Accounts - **Published:** October 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=108d50410e59681e ## About the Role We are seeking an experienced Systems Engineer, HPC & Storage to help modernize, operate, and support this mission-critical research infrastructure. The ideal candidate brings deep technical expertise, a strong service orientation, and the ability to collaborate effectively with faculty, postdoctoral researchers, graduate students, and technical teams. This position participates in a 24x7 operational model and may require occasional off-hours support for critical incidents., * Bachelor's degree or equivalent in education and experience, plus four (4) years of related experience * Expert-level proficiency in systems automation and scripting (e.g., Bash, Python, PowerShell). * Strong command of TCP/IP and IB networking, and virtualization technologies. * Excellent written/verbal communication skills and demonstrated customer-service orientation toward academic researchers. * Ability to lift equipment up to 50 lbs., * Minimum of 2-4 years of hands-on experience supporting large-scale technical environments, preferably in HPC or research computing. * Advanced degree in computer science, or related discipline. * Professional certifications in Linux administration, enterprise storage, networking, or cloud technologies. * Direct, hands-on experience managing enterprise parallel filesystems (e.g., VAST, Weka, Quobyte, Isilon) and workload managers (e.g., SLURM). * Background in academic medical centers or high-performance research computing environments supporting sensitive data (PHI). * Knowledge of modern ML/AI technologies. ## Description Columbia University Irving Medical Center (CUIMC), part of a premier Ivy League institution and home to nearly 100 Nobel laureates, advances world-class biomedical and computational research spanning cancer genetics, genomics, molecular biology, and AI-driven discovery. The CUIMC Central IT (CUIMCIT) High-Performance Computing (HPC) team supports this mission through a rapidly evolving research computing environment featuring advanced GPU platforms, large-scale parallel storage, hybrid cloud integration, and next-generation scientific software., * HPC Modernization & Infrastructure Engineering + Support the ongoing modernization of CUIMC's HPC environment, including GPU-accelerated computing, high-speed interconnects, and next-generation clusters. + Contribute to lifecycle planning, hardware refreshes, and the integration of new compute and enterprise storage technologies. + Expand hybrid cloud capabilities and campus-wide research computing. * Server & Cluster Administration + Manage and maintain high-performance research computing servers, including Enterprise Linux distributions (Red Hat / Rocky Linux), SLURM/HPC clusters, and database infrastructures. + Monitor system performance, reliability, and capacity across compute nodes and shared infrastructure. * Enterprise Storage & Big Data Management + Administer large-scale parallel storage systems (such as VAST, Weka, or Isilon), including access control, quotas, advanced performance tuning, and backups. + Support the modernization of high-speed storage platforms to meet exponential data demands in genomics, high-resolution imaging, and AI workloads. * Scientific Software & Research Applications + Maintain, optimize, and deploy high-performance environments for scientific applications and tool chains such as MATLAB, Python, R, CUDA, PyTorch, Jupyter, container runtimes (Apptainer/Singularity), Grafana, Open On Demand. + Collaborate directly with researchers to troubleshoot computational workflows, optimize parallel jobs, and support emerging computational methodologies. * Virtualization & Cloud Integration + Manage KVM-based virtualization platforms and integrate on-premises infrastructure with campus and cloud resources. + Support containerization, and modern DevOps practices where applicable. * Identity & Access Management & Compliance + Administer user accounts, multi-protocol permissions, and group policies within enterprise Active Directory environments. + Enforce security best practices to ensure system stability, data integrity, and adherence to institutional compliance standards (e.g., HIPAA, NIST 800-53/171). * Resource Accounting & Collaboration + Manage computing resource allocations, usage tracking, and service metrics. + Represent CUIMCIT in technical committees, change-management processes, and cross-functional research computing initiatives. * Additional Duties + Perform other responsibilities as assigned by the HPC Team Director.