Storage Hardware Lead
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Jefferson Lab
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Newport News, VA
SessionJob Postings
DescriptionWhat your job will be like:
At Jefferson Lab (JLab), you’ll have the chance to build a career as exceptional as you are, supporting a world-changing scientific mission. We’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help JLab make tangible positive impact on the world around us as we explore the frontiers of advanced science. Join us, and help build the future.
JLab’s Computational Science and Technology (CST) division provides advanced computational tools and solutions to support an ecosystem of scientists, engineers, and staff. We are seeking a dynamic Lead Storage Systems Specialist. As part of CST, you will have primary responsibility for coordinating the planning, design, and operation of storage solutions in support of diverse communities including Experimental Nuclear Physics program, the Theory Center, and the Data Science department. We have a bright future ahead and want you to be part of it.
This position involves an exciting opportunity to participate in the development of a new facility with a large user base. That translates to more growth for you, exciting learning opportunities, career choices, and the chance to make a real impact. Come and join our team!
In this role you will:
- Develop high performance and high throughput storage systems with high availability and class leading performance.
- Research and recommend leading storage solutions that balance performance, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.
- Participate in long-term planning for lab computing infrastructure that will demand concurrent facility operation and upgrades.
- Coordinate group projects that involve developers, system administrators, and network staff.
- Be an active participant and technical contributor to such storage projects.
- Analyze and use trends and monitoring data from diverse sources to tune storage systems.
- Produce written documentation for diverse audiences, including system administrators, lab management, peers, and professional organizations
At Jefferson Lab (JLab), you’ll have the chance to build a career as exceptional as you are, supporting a world-changing scientific mission. We’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help JLab make tangible positive impact on the world around us as we explore the frontiers of advanced science. Join us, and help build the future.
JLab’s Computational Science and Technology (CST) division provides advanced computational tools and solutions to support an ecosystem of scientists, engineers, and staff. We are seeking a dynamic Lead Storage Systems Specialist. As part of CST, you will have primary responsibility for coordinating the planning, design, and operation of storage solutions in support of diverse communities including Experimental Nuclear Physics program, the Theory Center, and the Data Science department. We have a bright future ahead and want you to be part of it.
This position involves an exciting opportunity to participate in the development of a new facility with a large user base. That translates to more growth for you, exciting learning opportunities, career choices, and the chance to make a real impact. Come and join our team!
In this role you will:
- Develop high performance and high throughput storage systems with high availability and class leading performance.
- Research and recommend leading storage solutions that balance performance, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.
- Participate in long-term planning for lab computing infrastructure that will demand concurrent facility operation and upgrades.
- Coordinate group projects that involve developers, system administrators, and network staff.
- Be an active participant and technical contributor to such storage projects.
- Analyze and use trends and monitoring data from diverse sources to tune storage systems.
- Produce written documentation for diverse audiences, including system administrators, lab management, peers, and professional organizations
RequirementsQualifications We Require:
Education:
- BS degree in Computer Science or other relevant information technology field from an accredited university
Experience:
- Six years of experience with the management of large storage systems
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Expert knowledge of Linux System administration
- Expertise in the specification, configuration, tuning, and operation of Lustre Filesystems
- Desired knowledge of parallel and distributed filesystems
- Experience with grid tools such as XRootD, CVMFS, and HTCondor.
- Knowledge of Networking including InfiniBand and Ethernet as they pertain to storage systems,
- Expert knowledge of Tape-based storage technology
- Demonstrated experience in python and shell scripting
- Desired knowledge in other languages such as C, C++, Java, and Perl
- Ability to work in the data center and to participate in an on-call rotation.
Qualifications We Desire:
- A master's degree in computer science or STEM field is preferred
- Experience in a dynamic research environment preferred
- Strong communication skills and ability to report on progress of tasks and projects
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work on project teams
- Excellent leadership and management skills
Company DescriptionAbout Jefferson Lab:
Join a community with a common purpose of solving the most challenging scientific and engineering problems of our time. The Jefferson Lab campus is located in southeastern Virginia amidst a vibrant and growing technology community.
A career at Jefferson Lab is more than a job. You will be part of “big science” and work alongside top scientists and engineers from around the world unlocking the secrets of our visible universe. Managed by Jefferson Science Associates, LLC; Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility is entering an exciting period of mission growth and is seeking new team members ready to apply their skills and passion to have an impact. You could call it work, or you could call it a mission. We call it a challenge. We do things that will change the world.
Total Rewards at Jefferson Lab:
At Jefferson Lab, we believe that a comprehensive employee benefits program is an important and meaningful part of the compensation employees receive. Our benefits program includes, but is not limited to:
Medical, Dental, and Vision Care Plans
Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid Time-off and Leave Programs (vacation, holidays, sick leave)
401(k) Plan – 9% Lab Contribution; 100% vested
Flexible Work Arrangements (Hybrid & Alternate Work Schedules available)
Tuition Assistance, Training and Professional Development Programs
Live near the waterways of the Chesapeake Bay region with access to nearby beaches, mountains, and all major metropolitan centers on the East Coast.
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2022-10-20
Event Type
Job Posting
TimeWednesday, 16 November 202210am - 3pm CST
Location