Job ID: 17-11706
Job date: 2018-01-04
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Company : Ascent Services Group Country : Role : Technician
Job date: 2018-01-04
End Date:
Company : Ascent Services Group Country : Role : Technician
Job Description:
PURPOSE: Under supervision, drive and implement the operations, coordination, support, maintenance, and growth of a Linux High Performance Computing (HPC) environment for EA Genomics. RESPONSIBILITIES • Install, configure, and troubleshoot a multi-vendor, multi-site suite of Linux storage and compute servers supporting EA Genomics’ development, test, and production systems. The environment to administer involves over 4 PB of storage and approximately 4000 processing cores. • Actively participate in the evaluation, design, and implementation of a cloud-based solution for EA Genomics’ HPC environment, which includes compute, storage, backup, and archival in support of its clinical and Research Use Only (RUO) production operations. • Ensure equipment is maintained at peak capacity and has high availability. • Participate in the continual automation of Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) processes in an evolving HPC environment. • Work to ensure that issues are resolved and commitments to customers can be achieved. • Monitor upgrades and enhancements that are deployed in the HPC environment, train users on those changes, and keep documentation current. • Abide by all company processes and procedures as well as all regulatory requirements in order to maintain compliance and audit readiness. • Maintain awareness of developments in relevant information technology. • Perform other duties as required. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES • Expert knowledge of Linux systems, preferably Ubuntu, and related file systems. • Excellent knowledge of networking and cluster-based distributed computing. • Experience implementing cloud-based solutions for compute and storage preferred. • Ability to deploy computer software, both open-source and internally developed. • Working knowledge of operational planning and process tracking. • Demonstrated knowledge of system monitoring. • Strong scripting skills (Bash, Perl) and an ability to program is an advantage. • Good written and oral communication skills, including maintaining internal wikis and developing system manuals and other documentation that may be required to meet regulatory requirements. • Excellent organizational, consultative and communication skills with strong analytical skills and attention to detail. • Working knowledge of IT environments, equipment and devices and ability to install and maintain computer equipment. • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, managers and clients. MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Bachelor’s degree in computer science, mathematical sciences or a related field with a minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience; or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
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JOB TYPE: Contract LOCATION: Durham, NC Position Type: Contract 9 Months Deana Pratt Technical Recruiter Ascent 303-694-5490 **If this is not a fit for you or you are not interested, Ascent Services Group offers an excellent Referral Bonus! We look forward to hearing from you! About Ascent: The Ascent Services Group (ASG) is a nationally recognized technology staffing and consulting firm whose fundamental business is providing staffing services to Small, Medium, and Large Enterprise clients in our core market verticals: Financial Services, Healthcare, Technology and Life Sciences. As consultants for ASG, you will have access to many of the top clients within the industries we serve. Our goal is to deliver innovative talent through proven best practices and effective resource optimization. Become one of ASG’s candidates and experience the difference! IND05[Click Here to Access the Original Job Post]
PURPOSE: Under supervision, drive and implement the operations, coordination, support, maintenance, and growth of a Linux High Performance Computing (HPC) environment for EA Genomics. RESPONSIBILITIES • Install, configure, and troubleshoot a multi-vendor, multi-site suite of Linux storage and compute servers supporting EA Genomics’ development, test, and production systems. The environment to administer involves over 4 PB of storage and approximately 4000 processing cores. • Actively participate in the evaluation, design, and implementation of a cloud-based solution for EA Genomics’ HPC environment, which includes compute, storage, backup, and archival in support of its clinical and Research Use Only (RUO) production operations. • Ensure equipment is maintained at peak capacity and has high availability. • Participate in the continual automation of Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) processes in an evolving HPC environment. • Work to ensure that issues are resolved and commitments to customers can be achieved. • Monitor upgrades and enhancements that are deployed in the HPC environment, train users on those changes, and keep documentation current. • Abide by all company processes and procedures as well as all regulatory requirements in order to maintain compliance and audit readiness. • Maintain awareness of developments in relevant information technology. • Perform other duties as required. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES • Expert knowledge of Linux systems, preferably Ubuntu, and related file systems. • Excellent knowledge of networking and cluster-based distributed computing. • Experience implementing cloud-based solutions for compute and storage preferred. • Ability to deploy computer software, both open-source and internally developed. • Working knowledge of operational planning and process tracking. • Demonstrated knowledge of system monitoring. • Strong scripting skills (Bash, Perl) and an ability to program is an advantage. • Good written and oral communication skills, including maintaining internal wikis and developing system manuals and other documentation that may be required to meet regulatory requirements. • Excellent organizational, consultative and communication skills with strong analytical skills and attention to detail. • Working knowledge of IT environments, equipment and devices and ability to install and maintain computer equipment. • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, managers and clients. MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Bachelor’s degree in computer science, mathematical sciences or a related field with a minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience; or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
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JOB TYPE: Contract LOCATION: Durham, NC Position Type: Contract 9 Months Deana Pratt Technical Recruiter Ascent 303-694-5490 **If this is not a fit for you or you are not interested, Ascent Services Group offers an excellent Referral Bonus! We look forward to hearing from you! About Ascent: The Ascent Services Group (ASG) is a nationally recognized technology staffing and consulting firm whose fundamental business is providing staffing services to Small, Medium, and Large Enterprise clients in our core market verticals: Financial Services, Healthcare, Technology and Life Sciences. As consultants for ASG, you will have access to many of the top clients within the industries we serve. Our goal is to deliver innovative talent through proven best practices and effective resource optimization. Become one of ASG’s candidates and experience the difference! IND05[Click Here to Access the Original Job Post]