Research Systems Administrator

Job description / Role

Under the general direction of the Associate Director of Advanced Computing, manages WCMC-Q’s high-performance computing (HPC), storage systems (SAN, NAS), operating systems (Linux and Windows) and software and data platforms (virtualization, databases, scientific computing) in support of projects and infrastructure related to WCMC-Q Research programs and activities.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide and coordinate technical support in operation, installation, configuration and maintenance of enterprise and high-performance compute and storage systems for Linux and Windows.
- Lead deployment of high-performance virtualization / cloud computing technologies for research systems and applications.
- Develop, install, administer, and troubleshoot services on servers to ensure reliable deployment and operation. This includes technologies such as: apache, tomcat, KVM, SMB, file services, LDAP, AD, nagios, postgreSQL, slurm, etc.
- Assist, monitor and contribute in planning, evaluation, integration and installation of server hardware, software, virtualization and related technologies.
- Develop systems and data management procedures and tools on servers using scripting languages and frameworks such as Bash, Perl, Python, puppet, etc.
- Participate in weekly team meetings, discussions of technical and process issues for the team and other knowledge sharing forums such as WCMC-Q issue tracking system, internal WCMC-Q wiki and other network forums.
- Manage projects including; initiation, workload assignment, prioritization, job sharing, and documentation.
- Proactively take on responsibility for a proper resolution of assigned calls with full ownership of tasks, being sensitive to operational requirements such as ensuring minimal service interruption. Monitor and coordinate outstanding issues/requests placed in the issue tracking system for timely resolution and customer satisfaction.
- Keep abreast of the latest developments in research and high-performance computing technology. Use initiative and creativity to further enhance research informatics services; recommend and introduce new technology and services applicable to research infrastructure at WCMC-Q.
- Other duties as assigned

Requirements

- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field.
- At least 5 years of hands-on experience in a research environment administering heterogeneous server platforms including Linux and Windows.
- Experience managing user and enterprise data on SAN / NAS storage systems
- Expertise in scripting (shell, perl, python) and use of systems performance and diagnostic tools
- Experience deploying of virtualized environments at infrastructure and application levels

The following attributes and skills would be considered assets for the position:
- Able to work in a team environment
- Strong analytical/troubleshooting skills
- Flexibility to function within multiple operational/platform requirements
- Good written and oral communication skills
- Experience in developing technical documentation
- Capable of implementing project management methodologies
- Familiarity with academic and research computing environments

About the Company

Founded in 1898 and affiliated with what is now New York - Presbyterian Hospital (NYPH) since 1927, Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) is one of the top-ranked clinical and medical research centers in the U.S. It is committed to excellence in research, teaching and patient care, and the advancement of the art and science of medicine.

In addition to the degree in medicine, Weill Cornell offers PhD programs in biomedical research and education at the Weill Graduate School of Medical Sciences; a joint MD-MBA program with Cornell's Johnson School of Management; and a joint MD-PhD program with Rockefeller University and Sloan-Kettering Institute.