Senior Systems, Network, and Storage Administrator

Senior Systems, Network, and Storage Administrator

Position Title Senior Systems, Network, and Storage Administrator

Position Number E00264

Department Department Software Engineering Degree Program

Location Location Morehouse College - Atlanta, GA

The Senior Systems, Network, and Storage Administrator is a key leadership position within the Morehouse Supercomputing Facility ( MSF ), responsible for the design, implementation, optimization, and day-to-day management of the institution’s high-performance computing ( HPC ) infrastructure. This role supports the computational research and teaching needs of Morehouse College and its academic partners within the Atlanta University Center ( AUC ).

The ideal candidate is an accomplished professional with extensive hands-on experience managing active HPC environments and large-scale networked systems. They will bring deep technical expertise, strategic foresight, and a collaborative spirit to build, sustain, and advance Morehouse’s computing capabilities.

This position is ideal for an accomplished professional currently serving as a Systems, Network, and Storage Administrator at a large Research I university who is ready to advance into a senior leadership role as the chief technical administrator of an emerging supercomputing facility.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or a closely related field.
• Minimum of 5–10 years of progressive experience in systems, network, or storage administration, with at least 3 years in an active HPC environment.
• Proven expertise with Linux/Unix system administration
  , including installation, configuration, troubleshooting, and performance tuning.
• Advanced knowledge of LAN / WAN design, firewalls, routing, and network protocols.
• Demonstrated proficiency in scripting and automation (Python, Bash, or Perl).
• Experience managing large-scale storage systems
  , data backup, and recovery solutions.
• Familiarity with virtualization technologies such as VMware, KVM , or Hyper-V.
• Experience designing and optimizing complex, distributed computing systems
  .

Vendor-specific certifications such as:

• VMware Certified Professional ( VCP )
• Red Hat Certified Engineer ( RHCE ) or System Administrator ( RHCSA )
• CompTIA Security+

• Master’s degree in a computing-related discipline.
• Direct experience supporting HPC clusters, GPU computing, or research data workflows.
• Experience with configuration management (e.g., Ansible, Puppet, or Chef).
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with researchers, faculty, and technical teams.

• Strategic thinker capable of designing and scaling complex systems.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in technology and education.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, research-focused environment.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:

• Sit or stand for extended periods while operating computers and network equipment.
• Use hands and fingers to handle, install, and connect computer hardware, cables, and related components.
• Occasionally lift, move, or carry equipment and materials weighing up to (e.g., servers, network switches, and storage devices).
• Bend, kneel, or reach into confined spaces (such as equipment racks or under raised floors) when installing or troubleshooting hardware.
• Maintain visual acuity sufficient to read computer screens, technical documents, and equipment labels.
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with colleagues, researchers, and external partners.

• Lead the configuration, deployment, maintenance, and optimization of HPC clusters, including compute nodes, storage systems, and networking components.
• Ensure maximum uptime, scalability, and performance of all systems…