Provides entry-level systems programming and systems management support in high-performance research computing environment. Responsibilities include working as member of systems team on the administration, integration and maintenance of parallel high performance computing systems, clusters, as well as other systems and peripherals, including advanced filesystems, enterprise storage systems, visualization environments, and networks. Participates in system integration, deployment, and administration projects, system performance analyses, problem resolution, and system security initiatives. Works with senior staff on the development of system management tools and architectural assessments for production systems. Works with senior staff to provide technical assistance and consultation for faculty, researchers, students, and technical staff on the use of the high-performance computing platforms. Works closely with other staff and departmental entities to provide a comprehensive support infrastructure for academic, commercial, and government users, from a broad range of research disciplines. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required: Fundamental understanding of high-performance computing technology. Ability to execute tasks within specific and well-defined projects. Ability to build and network servers. General understanding of computer systems configurations. Knowledge of high performance computing systems; scalable, parallel architectures; and basic aspects of the UNIX operating system. Ability to contribute to the development of technical design decisions involving software or hardware implementation strategies. Ability to monitor system usage and performance statistics and to understand the impacts of operating system tuning parameters. Experience with one or more high-level programming languages such as C, C++, or Fortran. Good working knowledge of one or more scripting languages such as csh, Bash, Awk, perl, Python, etc. Skill in the installation and configuration of operating systems and application software. Familiarity with network security procedures and protocols. Ability to understand and follow established methods and procedures for the integration, testing, and installation of system modifications. Ability to work both independently and in a team environment. Ability to analyze complex problems, interpret operational needs, and develop integrated, creative solutions. Ability to analyze requirements and determine computational resource impacts. Effective verbal and written communication skills.