> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/86443-high-performance-computing-system-server-administrator-college-of-science-and-mathematics](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/86443-high-performance-computing-system-server-administrator-college-of-science-and-mathematics). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md).

---

# High-Performance Computing System & Server Administrator, College of Science and Mathematics

- **Company:** James Madison University
- **Location:** Harrisonburg, VA, United States
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, C++ (Programming Language), Computer Clusters, Nvidia CUDA, Linux, Disaster Recovery, Fortran (Programming Language), R (Programming Language), Python (Programming Language), OpenMP, Software Systems, High Performance Computing, Slurm, Hardware Infrastructure, Network Server, Vmware
- **Published:** May 19, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=00934cef62589789

## About the Role

Bachelor's Degree in a related field and a minimum of two-three years of work experience as an HPC or Linux administrator, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Knowledge of scientific programming languages such as C/C++, Fortran, Python, R, etc. Working knowledge of software related to cluster computing and servers, such as Flex, Slurm, PBS/TORQUE, OpenMP, CUDA, OpenMPI/MPICH, VMWare, etc. Experience using and administering Linux and Windows systems. Ability to liaise effectively with faculty and external HPC vendor for trouble-shooting. Ability to utilize and develop tools within the technology field. Willingness to work with and train undergraduate students and faculty researchers; experience with training/instruction of HPC software and hardware preferred.

## Description

* Install and maintain server hardware including vendor coordination. Installation includes lifting and racking of servers.
 * Install and maintain HPC software and operating system infrastructure.
 * In consultation with vendor resources, maintain 2-5 year plan for the HPC cluster. Work with PIs and The CSM leadership to allocate resources in line with this plan as funding becomes available.
 * Coordinate HPC users' access to an external vendor for HPC consulting, and assist collaboration between users and vendor in these consultations.
 * Develop training, documentation, and informational resources for faculty and students on use of the HPC system. This would include documentation of support structures and hardware and software systems to improve research community (faculty, staff, and student) access and workload efficiencies.
 * Work with administration, JMU IT, faculty, and students to maintain and expand existing HPC resources, and facilitate research projects while balancing HPC system use.
 * Work with university IT and administration to ensure security, connectivity, and disaster recovery, and to build future capacity as needed for the university's research needs.


## Related Videos

- [Running Secure Life Science Research at Scale using Hybrid GPU HPC and Kubernetes 🧬](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100355-running-secure-life-science-research-at-scale-using-hybrid-gpu-hpc-and-kubernetes)
- [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker)
- [Accelerating Python on GPUs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1521-accelerating-python-on-gpus)
- [Docker exec without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1094-docker-exec-without-docker)
- [Schroedinger's cat: Thinking in- and outside the box of quantum mechanics](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/216-schroedinger-s-cat-thinking-in-and-outside-the-box-of-quantum-mechanics)
- [Discover the open source trio you didn’t expect: .NET and PostgreSQL on Linux](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2042-discover-the-open-source-trio-you-didn-t-expect-net-and-postgresql-on-linux)

## Related Articles

- [Top 6 Hackathons for Developers in 2023](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/263-top-6-hackathons-for-developers-in-2023)
- [Data Science & more: The Lopez dilemma](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/10-data-science-more-the-lopez-dilemma)
- [7 Cloud Computing Trends Coming in 2025 for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/412-7-cloud-computing-trends-coming-in-2025-for-developers)
- [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology)
- [Best Coding Boot Camps in Germany](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/237-best-coding-boot-camps-in-germany)
- [Everything a Developer Needs to Know About MCP with Neo4j](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/604-everything-a-developer-needs-to-know-about-mcp-with-neo4j)