IT ARCHITECT MGR 1 (Technical Director High Performance Computing Core Facility)

Department Description

Job Summary

The Technical Director of the UC Davis High Performance Computing Core Facility (HPCCF) leads a team of HPC system administrators in the development and operation of cutting-edge research high-performance computing systems, supporting a large and diverse scientific user community. The large Linux-based HPC clusters on the UC Davis campus utilize high performance computing (both scalar and GPU processors), distributed data storage systems, and high-speed/low-latency networking.

POSITION INFORMATION

Salary Range

$85,500/yr. - $202,600/yr.

No. of Positions

1

Appointment Type

Career

Percentage of Time

100%

Shift Hours

Monday - Friday (8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.)

Location

UC Davis

Union Representation

No

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Apply by Date

5/26/2022


PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Ability to stoop, bend, use an 8-foot ladder.
• Lift up to 35 lbs to maneuver computing equipment; a handcart is available.
• Ability to walk, bike, drive or take other transportation to various campus and City of Davis locations.
• Ability to travel to occasional national conferences and meetings.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Employee is personally responsible for following safety procedures/guidelines.
• Occasionally required to work non-standard hours including evenings, weekends and holidays to meet operational needs.
• UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco free campus effective January 1, 2014. Smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco products, and the use of unregulated nicotine products (e-cigarettes) will be strictly prohibited on any UC Davis owned or leased property, indoors and outdoors, including parking lots and residential space.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Additional Minimum License/Certification:

Minimum Education/Experience:

• B.S. or B.A. degree in Computer Science or related field, and 5+ years of high performance computing experience or a combination of equivalent education and experience; graduate degree in related field and 3+ years of high performance computing experience.
• Systems administration experience in large-scale Linux environments; experience with networking hardware and software; experience building, maintaining and tuning high performance computing systems and software with associated cluster interconnect networking and data storage hardware; experience in software engineering and automated deployments.
• Experience in developing, reviewing and implementing standard operating procedures and policies; supervisory and budget authority of an organizational unit and staff; planning and coordinating a program, managing grants/contracts; providing liaison with customer/provider groups; and interpreting federal or state regulations.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA) :

• Demonstrated management, conflict resolution and leadership skills.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Additional Preferred License/Certification:

Preferred Education/Experience:

• Experience in an academic environment with the setup and administration of production servers and services including: web servers, IPv6, DNS, DHCP, scalable data storage systems, databases and backup services.
• Experience with virtualization and cloud technologies.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA) :

• Demonstrated knowledge of developing and executing business plans including strong customer service orientation with experience in developing technical written materials with a proven track record of delivering mission critical projects on time, in scope and within budget; experience in marketing, promotion and development.
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse user community orally and in writing, including: students and scientists with a broad range of systems expertise, students and scientists with much systems expertise, educators, administrators, and vendors.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

The University of California has implemented a SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program SARS-CoV-2 Vaccination Policy (ucop.edu) covering all employees. To be compliant with the policy, employees must submit proof of vaccination or a University-approved exception or deferral.

Background Check

This position is a critical position and subject to a background check. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background investigation including criminal history and identity checks.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging

At UC Davis, we're solving life's most urgent challenges to bring a fuller, healthier, and more resilient world within reach. We grow from every challenge we take on and we don't just maintain - we improve.

We recognize that creating an inclusive and intellectually vibrant organization means understanding and valuing both our individual differences and our common ground. The most comprehensive solutions come from the most diverse minds and you belong here.

As you consider joining UC Davis, please explore our Principles of Community, our Clinical Strategic Plan and strategic vision for research and education, and our latest efforts to outgrow the expected.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy. #LI-DNI

Salary Range

$85,500/yr. - $202,600/yr.

No. of Positions

1

Appointment Type

Career

Percentage of Time

100%

Shift Hours

Monday - Friday (8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.)

Location

UC Davis

Union Representation

No

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Apply by Date

5/26/2022


To apply, visit https://careerspub.universityofcalifornia.edu/psp/ucdavis/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_APP_SCHJOB.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=7&JobOpeningId=35023&PostingSeq=1

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.





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