JobTitle: Assistant IT Specialist / Associate IT Specialist/ IT Specialist
Department: Information Technology Services Center
Job ID: 9055
Job PostingDetails
The Information Technology Services Center (ITSC) of The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) is responsible for developing and managing the IT infrastructure of the University and championing the wise use of IT for teaching and learning, administration as well as the High Performance Computing (HPC) services to support the computing needs of HKUST researchers.
The University is planning to establish a new HPC data center adopting liquid immersion cooling technology in supporting research activities that leverage heavily on AI / ML / Deep Learning (DL) solution. We are looking for a high-caliber individual to fill the position of Assistant IT Specialist/ Associate IT Specialist/ IT Specialist as appropriate. The appointee is a core member of the Research Computing team, responsible for the system administration and the day-to-day management/support of the HPC clusters. These include operating system management (Ubuntu & CentOS); computing resources management & job scheduling; administration of the parallel file system and the InfiniBand network fabric; programming automation in system management, monitoring and utilization reporting; security and patch management; support of HPC software applications/packages; user support for researchers including programming support and consultancy; liaison with IT vendors. The appointee will also be involved in the planning and development of our expanding HPC infrastructure to support the accelerating computational need in AI/ML/DL areas.
Applicants should have a bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field; and preferably with work experience in Linux system administration and project management and with some understanding of computer cluster infrastructure. Related work experience in an HPC environment with sound knowledge of HPC software/hardware would be a definite advantage. Applicants should have a good command of written and spoken English and Chinese, strong analytical and problem-solving ability and good communication skills. They should be able to show good teamwork with self-initiation. Applicant with less experience or qualifications may be considered the position of Assistant IT Specialist / Associate IT Specialist. Fresh graduates without working experience are welcome. (Duration: 2 years, renewable)
Starting salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Fringe benefits including annual leave, medical and dental benefits will be provided. A gratuity will be payable upon successful completion of contract.
Application Procedure
In support of a green work environment, we accept applications submitted online only. To apply, please complete an online application form through the HKUST Careers website (https://hkustcareers.ust.hk) and return it online to the Human Resources Office on or before Tuesday, 8 August 2023. Applicants will receive an acknowledgement by email upon successful submission. We thank applicants for their interest, but advise that only shortlisted candidates will be notified of the result of the application.
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