High Performance Computing System Administrator
Apply NowCompany: Caterpillar, Inc
Location: Mossville, IL 61552
Description:
Career Area:
Technology, Digital and Data
Job Description:
Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.
When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do - but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here - we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.
Your Work Shapes the World
Whether it be groundbreaking products, best in class solutions or creating a lifelong career, you can do the work that matters at Caterpillar. With a 95-year legacy of quality and innovation and 150 locations in countries around the world, your impact spans the globe.
When you join Caterpillar, you are joining a team of makers, innovators, and doers. We are the people who roll up our sleeves and do the work to build a better world. We don't just talk about progress and innovation. We make it happen. And we are proud of that, because it helps our customers build and power the world we live in - the roads, hospitals, homes, and infrastructure. Without a dedicated workforce Caterpillar could not effectively meet our customer's needs. Join us.
Job Summary:
Caterpillar Virtual Product Development (VPD) Systems & Platforms team lives at the intersection of engineering and information technology. One of the team's major responsibilities is enterprise ownership of High-Performance Computing (HPC) capability for engineering modeling and simulation. The HPC operations team has an opening for an engineer who will be responsible for HPC System administration of On-Premise and Cloud-based Linux computing technical infrastructure. This role is part of a global distributed team that shares responsibility for achieving excellence in its operational metrics for performance, availability, and user support.
What You Will Do:
Education Requirement:
Top Candidates will also have
What Skills You Will Have:
Core Application Systems:
Describes basic elements and benefits of core applications supported by own area.
Names the organization's core application systems.
Names major business functions and services supported by core applications.
Locates and uses relevant documentation for core applications.
Problem Solving:
Identifies and documents specific problems and resolution alternatives.
Examines a specific problem and understands the perspective of each involved stakeholder.
Develops alternative techniques for assessing accuracy and relevance of information.
Helps to analyze risks and benefits of alternative approaches and obtain decision on resolution.
Uses fact-finding techniques and diagnostic tools to identify problems.
Application Design, Architecture:
Works with specific development platforms, system and program design tools.
Participates in the technical design of a specific application.
Selects and presents design alternatives for applications of small to medium complexity.
Defines tasks, activities, deliverables and key concerns of technical design.
Assists in reviewing and documenting technical application designs.
Implementation:
Tracks problems associated with the quality and effectiveness of application software.
Researches the benefits and drawbacks of an organization's application software.
Drafts application software usage for the department's needs.
Provides instant support for end users of application software.
Implements a specific application software under the supervision of management.
Requirements Analysis:
Follows policies, practices and standards for determining functional and informational requirements.
Confirms deliverables associated with requirements analysis.
Communicates with customers and users to elicit and gather client requirements.
Participates in the preparation of detailed documentation and requirements.
Utilizes specific organizational methods, tools and techniques for requirements analysis.
System and Technology Integration:
Assists with current and planned integration initiatives.
Explores major issues and considerations for successful system integration.
Works with applications, data, technology bridges and a variety of platforms.
Works with existing interfaces as well as integration and migration plans within own area.
Plays an active role in local integration efforts.
System Testing:
Supports the project leader in developing and executing system test plans.
Evaluates system documentation and user manuals for usability, accuracy and completeness.
Executes test cases, analyzes test results and reports on findings regularly.
Tests system components for compliance with functional requirements.
Participates in the testing of a system's ability to recover from hardware or software failures.
Additional Information
The location for this position is Mossville, IL
Domestic relocation assistance is available for this position.
This position will require less than 10% travel.
Visa sponsorship is available for this position.
What You Will Get:
Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. Our teams are critical to the success of our customers who build a better world. Here you earn more than just wage, because we value your performance, we offer a total rewards package that provides:
*Subject to annual eligibility and incentive plan guidelines.
Final details
Please frequently check the email associated with your application, including the junk/spam folder, as this is the primary correspondence method. If you wish to know the status of your application - please use the candidate log-in on our career website as it will reflect any updates to your status.
For more information, visit caterpillar.com. To connect with us on social media, visit caterpillar.com/social-media
#LI
Summary Pay Range:
$87,480.00 - $131,280.00
Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.
Benefits:
Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.
* These benefits also apply to part-time employees
Relocation is available for this position.
Visa sponsorship available for eligible applicants.
Posting Dates:
April 8, 2025 - April 22, 2025
Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.
EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.
Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community.
Technology, Digital and Data
Job Description:
Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.
When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do - but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here - we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.
Your Work Shapes the World
Whether it be groundbreaking products, best in class solutions or creating a lifelong career, you can do the work that matters at Caterpillar. With a 95-year legacy of quality and innovation and 150 locations in countries around the world, your impact spans the globe.
When you join Caterpillar, you are joining a team of makers, innovators, and doers. We are the people who roll up our sleeves and do the work to build a better world. We don't just talk about progress and innovation. We make it happen. And we are proud of that, because it helps our customers build and power the world we live in - the roads, hospitals, homes, and infrastructure. Without a dedicated workforce Caterpillar could not effectively meet our customer's needs. Join us.
Job Summary:
Caterpillar Virtual Product Development (VPD) Systems & Platforms team lives at the intersection of engineering and information technology. One of the team's major responsibilities is enterprise ownership of High-Performance Computing (HPC) capability for engineering modeling and simulation. The HPC operations team has an opening for an engineer who will be responsible for HPC System administration of On-Premise and Cloud-based Linux computing technical infrastructure. This role is part of a global distributed team that shares responsibility for achieving excellence in its operational metrics for performance, availability, and user support.
What You Will Do:
- Configuration, deployment, and maintenance of the Linux Cluster Hardware and HPC Software applications suite, associated Storage, and network infrastructure. Administration of the teams Hosting and management systems that enables the HPC.
- Provide technical support and troubleshooting for end users' issues related to HPC hardware and Solver software applications, evaluate, and perform job performance and application testing.
- Work on HPC Operational and Strategic Projects efforts, participate in User Group Forums
- Ensure compliance to enterprise IT security and technology controls
- Evaluation and implementation of new tools and methods for improved operations and service delivery
Education Requirement:
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or engineering (or equivalent experience 4+ years)
Top Candidates will also have
- 2 years' experience in administration of heterogeneous IT compute and storage infrastructure
- Extensive knowledge of Linux operating systems
- Strong Scripting capability in one or more languages - Python, powershell, shell/bash,etc, Azure/Gitlab Dev-ops CICD pipelines
- Knowledge of TCP/IP fundamentals
- Demonstrated experience with cloud-based computing resource deployment (Azure, AWS)
- Microsoft Azure fundamentals, administrator, or solutions architect certifications
- TCP/IP networking certification(s)
- Working knowledge of distributed/parallel file systems and storage appliances (Isilon, Netapp, Qumulo, etc)
- Experience with HPC deployment and middleware technologies (Bright Cluster manager, Altair PBS Pro, SLURM, Torque MOAB)
What Skills You Will Have:
Core Application Systems:
Describes basic elements and benefits of core applications supported by own area.
Names the organization's core application systems.
Names major business functions and services supported by core applications.
Locates and uses relevant documentation for core applications.
Problem Solving:
Identifies and documents specific problems and resolution alternatives.
Examines a specific problem and understands the perspective of each involved stakeholder.
Develops alternative techniques for assessing accuracy and relevance of information.
Helps to analyze risks and benefits of alternative approaches and obtain decision on resolution.
Uses fact-finding techniques and diagnostic tools to identify problems.
Application Design, Architecture:
Works with specific development platforms, system and program design tools.
Participates in the technical design of a specific application.
Selects and presents design alternatives for applications of small to medium complexity.
Defines tasks, activities, deliverables and key concerns of technical design.
Assists in reviewing and documenting technical application designs.
Implementation:
Tracks problems associated with the quality and effectiveness of application software.
Researches the benefits and drawbacks of an organization's application software.
Drafts application software usage for the department's needs.
Provides instant support for end users of application software.
Implements a specific application software under the supervision of management.
Requirements Analysis:
Follows policies, practices and standards for determining functional and informational requirements.
Confirms deliverables associated with requirements analysis.
Communicates with customers and users to elicit and gather client requirements.
Participates in the preparation of detailed documentation and requirements.
Utilizes specific organizational methods, tools and techniques for requirements analysis.
System and Technology Integration:
Assists with current and planned integration initiatives.
Explores major issues and considerations for successful system integration.
Works with applications, data, technology bridges and a variety of platforms.
Works with existing interfaces as well as integration and migration plans within own area.
Plays an active role in local integration efforts.
System Testing:
Supports the project leader in developing and executing system test plans.
Evaluates system documentation and user manuals for usability, accuracy and completeness.
Executes test cases, analyzes test results and reports on findings regularly.
Tests system components for compliance with functional requirements.
Participates in the testing of a system's ability to recover from hardware or software failures.
Additional Information
The location for this position is Mossville, IL
Domestic relocation assistance is available for this position.
This position will require less than 10% travel.
Visa sponsorship is available for this position.
What You Will Get:
Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. Our teams are critical to the success of our customers who build a better world. Here you earn more than just wage, because we value your performance, we offer a total rewards package that provides:
- Competitive Base Salary
- Annual incentive bonus plan*
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holiday, Volunteer, Etc.)
- 401k savings plan
- Health savings account (HSA)
- Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
- Short and long-term disability coverage
- Life Insurance
- Paid parental leave
- Healthy Lifestyle Programs
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Voluntary Benefits (Ex. Accident, Identity Theft Protection)
*Subject to annual eligibility and incentive plan guidelines.
Final details
Please frequently check the email associated with your application, including the junk/spam folder, as this is the primary correspondence method. If you wish to know the status of your application - please use the candidate log-in on our career website as it will reflect any updates to your status.
For more information, visit caterpillar.com. To connect with us on social media, visit caterpillar.com/social-media
#LI
Summary Pay Range:
$87,480.00 - $131,280.00
Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.
Benefits:
Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits*
- Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*
- 401(k) savings plans*
- Health Savings Account (HSA)*
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*
- Health Lifestyle Programs*
- Employee Assistance Program*
- Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*
- Career Development*
- Incentive bonus*
- Disability benefits
- Life Insurance
- Parental leave
- Adoption benefits
- Tuition Reimbursement
* These benefits also apply to part-time employees
Relocation is available for this position.
Visa sponsorship available for eligible applicants.
Posting Dates:
April 8, 2025 - April 22, 2025
Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.
EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.
Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community.