Linux System Administrator - Seattle, WA or Rochester, NY

Linux Systems Administrator

Full Time

Seattle, WA or Rochester, NY (full-time office or hybrid)

Do you crave a dynamic IT role where you can:

• Push the boundaries of technology?
• Directly impact cutting-edge engineering projects?
• Become a hero to internal and external customers?

If so, then this Linux Systems Administrator position at SimuTech Group is for you!

Join our high-energy IT team responsible for the infrastructure powering the future of engineering simulations. You'll be a key player in supporting both internal and external users. Internally, you'll maintain and develop our powerful Linux HPC Cluster, the workhorse behind crucial Ansys simulations. Externally, you'll leverage your exceptional troubleshooting skills to empower customers across industries using Ansys software (no prior Ansys experience needed!).

Here's what you'll get to do:

• Become a master of HPC cluster solutions that enable engineering innovation
• Deliver responsive, efficient IT support that keeps everything running smoothly
• Collaborate with a passionate team on innovative IT solutions
• Make a real difference in the success of our engineering projects and customer endeavors

We're looking for a superstar with:

• A passion for technology and a knack for learning new things quickly
• Strong problem-solving and logical thinking skills
• Excellent communication and customer service abilities
• A multi-disciplinary IT background with a focus on Linux systems administration

Ready to join a team that's changing the game? Apply today!

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Systems & HPC Cluster Administration & Support (~40-50% of position)
  • Manage a Linux based cluster computing environment - two 500 core and growing Linux HPC clusters using OpenPBS job scheduler and Ansys RSM
  • Build a third cluster 500+ core Linux HPC cluster
  • Maintain & develop a custom HPC job status website (built using Tomcat, PHP, CGI, HTML)
  • Develop reporting capabilities for HPC cluster usage and utilization
  • Support 50+ engineers using HPC clusters with Ansys software
• Ansys Licensing and Installation Technical Support (~40% of position)
  • Provide high-quality email and phone support to external customers
  • Troubleshoot both basic and complex Ansys-related issues, gather/review diagnostic logs, escalate to and work with Ansys direct as needed.
  • Create Knowledge Base articles for our public-facing Knowledge Base
  • For an example of the support you will become an expert in, visit - install.simutechgroup.com
• IT Help Desk Support (~10% of position)
  • Support & troubleshoot all common user hardware and software questions and issues for internal users in Windows & M365 environments.

Required Experience & Skills:

• Minimum 5 years of relevant IT experience or equivalent education / IT certifications
• Strong understanding and experience configuring maintaining Linux OSs (Red Hat, Ubuntu, CentOS)
• Ability to troubleshoot advanced Linux software, hardware, and network problems efficiently and effectively
• Windows Server Administration
• Support & troubleshoot all common and desktop applications within a Windows and M365 environment
• Bash Scripting
• Working knowledge or ability to quickly learn CGI Scripting, HTML, PHP
• Comprehensive documentation of complex systems

Desired Experience

• InfiniBand and RoCE Networking
• OpenPBS, Slurm HPC job schedulers or related technology
• Industry Certifications or Memberships
• Computer hardware performance benchmarking and tuning experience
• Ansys Software, Ansys Remote Solver Manger
• FlexLM License Manager
• Use of WinBind and SSSD with Windows Active Directory

Qualities Found in our Ideal Candidate:

• Loves learning new technology and can do so quickly and independently
• Extremely strong logical and technical troubleshooting skills
• Enjoys building new systems and focuses on the end-user experience of those systems
• Adapts quickly to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Genuinely enjoys helping others
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and responsibilities reliably while meeting expectations
• A natural high attention to detail
• Excellent technical and non-technical communication skills

Non-Negotiable Hiring Criteria:

• Professional appearance and presentation required
• Must be willing and able to travel to and from different SimuTech offices if needed (including Canada) for projects (~1-2x per year)
• Good communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Must be able to work well both in a group and independently
• Excellent English-based technical writing and verbal skills

Benefits:

• Medical insurance 100% paid for by employer (no employee out-of-pocket costs required for the premiums, deductibles, and copays)
• Dental insurance premiums 100% paid for by employer
• Vision insurance premiums 100% paid for by employer
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• 401k Plan with employer match
• Limited Flexible Spending Account
• Life Insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Bonus plan

Pay Range: $90,000 - $115,000 (depending on experience and education)

About the Company:

SimuTech offers partnership and engineering expertise through Ansys simulation products, support, training, consulting, and physical testing services. Through our 40+ year relationship with Ansys, we have been able to help our partners turn their ideas from design to reality, creating some of the most revolutionary products. With 140+ employees and growing, we are the largest Ansys Apex Channel Partner in North America. We are headquartered in Rochester, NY with additional offices in Seattle, Montreal, and Toronto. SimuTech Group is a 4-time Rochester Top 100 company recipient and 2-time Top Workplace awardee.

SimuTech Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.