Linux and HPC System Administrator

Join Our Team at the Interfaculty Bioinformatics Unit

We are excited to invite skilled professionals to consider an opportunity within our dynamic environment. With a start date determined by mutual agreement, this position offers a 2-year limited contract, with the possibility of extension.

Core Responsibilities

In collaboration with a team colleague, you will:

• Administer and maintain our Linux server infrastructure.
• Manage and optimize our HPC clusters, ensuring high performance and availability.
• Provide essential support by analyzing, prioritizing, and resolving user problem requests.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Proven in-depth experience with Linux system administration.
• Hands-on experience with virtual machines and containerization technologies.
• Practical experience administering HPC clusters, particularly with Slurm.
• Strong understanding of network, storage, and web technologies.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment.

What We Offer

We provide a range of benefits, including:

• A supportive and collaborative work environment within a highly engaged team.
• Access to excellent computational resources and state-of-the-art infrastructure.
• A highly varied workload that ensures continuous learning and the opportunity to develop new methods and technical skills.
• An attractive workplace located in the vibrant Länggasse neighbourhood of Bern.
• A stable role with a 2-year initial contract and strong prospects for long-term career development.