HPC Slurm Administrator

HPC Slurm Administrator

APN Consulting, Inc. is a progressive IT staffing and services company offering innovative business solutions to improve client business outcomes. We focus on high impact technology solutions in ServiceNow, Fullstack, Cloud & Data, and AI / ML. Due to our globally expanding service offerings we are seeking top-talent to join our teams and grow with us.

Job Title: HPC Slurm Administrator

Work Location & Reporting Address: Kalamazoo MI 49007 (Hybrid)

Contract duration: 12 Months

Target Start Date: ASAP

Does this position require Visa independent candidates only? Yes

Interview Process (Is face to face required?): Yes

Mandatory Skill set – Experience in Linux system administration, preferably in HPC environments. Strong expertise with Slurm workload manager. Proficiency in Bash, Python, or other scripting languages. Familiarity with parallel file systems and high-speed networking (e.g., InfiniBand). Experience with configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Puppet).

Detailed Job Description

Zoetis is seeking a skilled HPC Slurm Administrator to manage and support high-performance computing (HPC) environments. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Slurm workload manager and Linux system administration, and will play a key role in maintaining, optimizing, and scaling HPC infrastructure.

• Administer and maintain HPC clusters using Slurm.
• Monitor system performance and ensure high availability and reliability.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to job scheduling, compute nodes, and storage.
• Manage user accounts, permissions, and security policies.
• Automate administrative tasks using scripting languages (e.g., Bash, Python).
• Collaborate with engineering and research teams to support compute-intensive workloads.
• Document system configurations, procedures, and operational changes.
• Participate in upgrades, patching, and scaling of HPC infrastructure.

Minimum years of experience needed- 3+ years of experience

Certifications Needed: No

We are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace where individuals from all backgrounds feel valued and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives. We strongly encourage applications from candidates of all genders, races, ethnicities, abilities, and experiences to join our team and help us build a culture of belonging.