Company
ComputationalSupportCoordinator
Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.
“Computational Support Coordinator. Skills: Linux system administration, High performance computing, User support. Install software. Configure software”
Industry & Context.
Problem solving; Troubleshooting; Performance analysis; System tuning
Work after hours, Work weekends
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
1 year LINUX experience, Familiarity with LINUX command line, Ability to build and install LINUX software, Use Python or R well, Experience using git, Perform under minimal supervision, Analyze and solve complex problems, Provide guidance and instruction, Interact with users of varying expertise, Communicate technical information, Concentrate despite interruptions, Work under pressure, Learn new hardware and software, Thorough understanding of LINUX administration, Understanding of networking concepts, Understanding of distributed computing concepts, 1 year LINUX system administration, 1 year writing shell scripts
Nice to Have
UNIX/Linux System Administration certification
What You'll Do.
Support end-user software
Perform software troubleshooting
Identify system problems
Assess system problems
Initiate corrective actions
Report data security issues
Install batch job tools
Maintain batch job tools
Analyze batch job performance
Troubleshoot system issues
Tune system performance
Maintain workstation hardware
Ensure recovery methods
Answer user questions
Respond to special requests
Accept trouble reports
Resolve user problems
Maintain user communications
Provide technical consultation
Promote effective use
Integrate computing solutions
Integrate data solutions
Provide technical expertise
Create technical documentation
Maintain technical documentation
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with faculty; Collaborate with specialist; Liaison to research computing; Collaborate with research teams; Interact with users
Communication Scope
Communicate technical information; Written communication; Oral communication
Full Job Description
# **Job Description** **POSITION SUMMARY:** The Computational Support Coordinator supports the institution’s academic research computing enterprise. This position supports the faculty, and through the faculty, their students in their use of Linux-based high performance and workstation-based computing for research and instruction. The incumbent collaborates with faculty members and the Computational Support Specialist to design, implement, and optimize computing solutions tailored to faculty research needs. The position reports to the Computational Support Specialist. **JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:** _Operations & Infrastructure Management_ * Installs, configures, updates and supports end-user software including operating systems and application software on computing-intensive hardware according to best practices. * Performs general software troubleshooting. Identifies and assesses system-related problems. Initiates corrective actions as appropriate and reports data security issues to Information Services. * Installs and maintains software including batch job performance analysis tools (SLURM), troubleshooting, user training and coaching, and shell scripting. * Troubleshoots system/component level issues as well as system/component level performance tuning. * Monitors and maintains high performance computing hardware. Partners with faculty to monitor and maintain their workstation hardware. * Designs, implements, and maintains backups and ensures recoverability; test and repair full system recovery methods. * Answers user questions regarding hardware, software, and system applications. Responds to special requests and accepts trouble reports. Investigates and resolves user problems. Maintains communications with system users and other faculty and staff members to reach satisfactory resolution of problems. _Training, Consultation & User Support_ * Provide expert technical consultation to researchers, helping them leverage computing resources effectively for their proj
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