The High Performance Computing (HPC) Division at Los Alamos National Laboratory provides scientific computing resources consisting of some of the largest HPC systems in the world, including a large (19K+ node) Cray system called Trinity, as well as numerous large commodity cluster systems. Our HPC Data Storage Team provides vanguard production support, research, and development for existing and future systems that feed and unleash the power of our supercomputers. Visit the HPC website to learn more: https://www.lanl.gov/org/ddste/aldsc/hpc/index.php
Innovators and builders at heart, the Data Storage team is seeking our next dynamic team member.
For consideration, applicants should submit a cover letter addressing how their knowledge, skills and abilities meet the minimum requirements along with a resume.
This position will be filled at either the Computer Scientist 2 or Computer Scientist 3 level, depending upon the skills of the selected candidate. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if the candidate is hired at the higher level.
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
Computer Scientist (Scientist 2: $89,900 - $148,300)
About the position: The selected Scientist 2 HPC Data Storage Administrator will participate in periodic on-call responsibilities and work both independently and collaboratively with other members of the team or group, including contributing to the design, testing, analysis, verification, and validation of both existing systems and systems in development, including modifications and additions to systems, code, and methods. The selected candidate will apply existing scientific resources to diagnose root cause of system failures in collaboration with administrators of other HPC subsystems; bring up new hardware and test functionality; and document, design, and implement approaches for newer architectures. In addition, the selected candidate will have the opportunity to develop technical products such as presentations, technical papers, and reports, and communicate findings internally or at conferences. Mentoring of students, junior staff, and peers in technical and professional growth activities is highly valued, as is maintaining state-of-the-art technical expertise and knowledge within HPC data storage and developing new skills in related disciplines.
Computer Scientist 3 (Scientist 3: $98,900 - $165,100)
Additional Job Requirements for Computer Scientist 3:
In addition to the Job Requirements outlined above, qualification at the Computer Scientist 3 level requires:
About the position: A successful Computer Scientist 3 level candidate will, in addition to the duties outlined above for Computer Scientist 2, develop innovative advanced concepts, theories, methods, techniques, and approaches to address specialized data storage problems, including proposing and implementing solutions to current problems and future HPC archive deficiencies in conjunction with junior and senior administrators and technical staff within and across teams; proactively examine our HPC data storage infrastructure through creation of experiments and tooling to validate solutions and to detect and diagnose hardware health issues; and analyze and share published research papers in the area of archive and data storage. The successful candidate will work to influence organizational, project, and program strategies and directions related to data storage and make decisions and/or recommendations that influence the achievement of key programmatic objectives. In addition, the successful candidate will be expected to lead peer review of the work of others within HPC Division and participate in peer review across organizations or disciplines within the laboratory, develop ideas for new technical proposals and business development opportunities, contribute to the state-of-the-art in data storage, develop new skills consistent with state-of-the-art, and present best practices and research results to national peers at conferences, workshops, and meetings, as well as participate in national strategic partnerships.
Desired Skills:
Additional Details:
Clearance: Q (Position will be cleared to this level). Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements* for access to classified matter.
*Eligibility requirements: To obtain a clearance, an individual must be at least 18 years of age; U.S. citizenship is required except in very limited circumstances. See DOE Order 472.2 for additional information.
New-Employment Drug Test: The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing.
Regular position: Term status Laboratory employees applying for regular-status positions are converted to regular status.
Internal Applicants: Please refer to Laboratory policy P701 for applicant eligibility.
Equal Opportunity: Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse and inclusive workforce. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regards to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation or preference, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by federal laws and regulations. The Laboratory is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request such an accommodation, please send an email to applyhelp@lanl.gov or call 1-505-665-4444 option 1.
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