Argonne National Laboratory

HPC Systems Administration Specialist

Argonne National Laboratory$69K — $108K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in Linux systems administration, particularly in HPC environments
  • Proficiency with Spack for software deployment and management
  • Experience with programming environments using containers and modules
  • Familiarity with version control systems for software management
  • Knowledge of compilers and job resource managers for scientific applications
  • Experience with CI pipelines and automation
  • Strong scripting skills in Python and knowledge of build systems

Responsibilities

  • Assist with the design and development of the HPC environment
  • Focus on software integration within the facility's operational ecosystem
  • Contribute to the creation of new HPC systems and tools
  • Manage programming environments to integrate essential libraries
  • Utilize YAML-based configuration files for Spack environments
  • Collaborate with researchers to refine user requirements
  • Debug dependency conflicts within software stacks

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Opportunity for career advancement at two levels based on experience
  • Work within a collaborative team environment
  • Engage in cutting-edge HPC projects and tools
  • Contribution to impactful scientific research initiatives
Full Job Description
The selected individual will assist with the design, development, and advancement of the HPC environment of the ALCF. This position will focus on software integration with the larger software and operational ecosystem at the facility site. This position will be able to significantly contribute to the design and development of new HPC systems, tools, and software stacks.

Position Requirements
  • Strong background in Linux systems administration, including cluster management, performance tuning, and resource allocation in HPC settings
  • Experience with package managers like Spack for software deployment, including building from source, resolving dependencies, and maintaining multiple versions in a production HPC setting
  • Experience creating and managing programming environments, such as environment modules (e.g., Lmod or Environment Modules) or containers (e.g. Singularity/Apptainer) to integrate libraries and SDKs like MPI, CUDA, BLAS, or FFTW
  • Familiarity with version control systems for managing configurations and custom package definitions
  • Knowledge of the installation, management, and the use of software such as compilers, scientific applications, and job resource managers
  • Experience with CI pipelines
  • Proficiency in scripting and programming languages such as Python (for Spack package definitions and automation)
  • Strong knowledge of build systems (e.g., Make, CMake, Autotools) and compilers (e.g., GCC, Intel, LLVM) for handling dependencies in Spack-managed stacks
  • Ability to configure and use YAML-based files for Spack environments
  • Proficiency with podman or similar container-based build environments
  • Problem-solving skills for debugging dependency conflicts
  • Experience working in collaborative teams, including refining user requirements and supporting researchers in scientific computing settings
  • Ability to model Argonne's core values of impact, safety, respect, integrity and teamwork
  • To perform the essential functions of this position successful applicants must provide proof of U.S. citizenship, which is required to comply with federal regulations and contract.


This position can be hired at one of two levels; the selected candidate will be placed at the appropriate level (PT2 or PT3) dependent upon the depth and breadth of relevant knowledge and skills. The minimum requirements for the two levels are as follows:
  • PT2: Bachelors and 2+ years of experience, or equivalent. The expected hiring range for this position is $69,750 - $108,810 annually.
  • PT3: Bachelors and 4+ years of experience, Masters and 2+ years, or equivalent. The expected hiring range for this position is $86,299 - $134,626 annually.


Job Family
Professional Technical (PT)

Job Profile
Systems Integration Admin/Support 2

Worker Type
Regular

Time Type
Full time

The expected hiring range for this position is $69,750.00 - $108,810.00.

Please note that the pay range information is a general guideline only. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as, but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, business considerations, internal equity, and external market pay for comparable jobs. Additionally, comprehensive benefits are part of the total rewards package.

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About Argonne National Laboratory

Argonne National Laboratory is a science and engineering research national laboratory operated by the University of Chicago Argonne LLC for the United States Department of Energy. It is located in Lemont, Illinois, outside of Chicago. Argonne conducts research in a variety of fields, including energy, environment, national security, and technology. The laboratory was founded in 1946 as part of the Manhattan Project and has since become one of the largest science and engineering research laboratories in the United States.
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