About the role

Senior Linux System Administrator maintaining HPC infrastructure for Mila, an artificial intelligence research institute. Managing Linux, Slurm, InfiniBand, GPU, storage, security, and automation systems.

Responsibilities

Ensure the ongoing operational availability and reliability of the computing infrastructure;
Identify and resolve performance and operational issues affecting hardware and software components;
Contribute to the development of infrastructure-as-code (IaC) management and automation tools;
Participate in the architecture and implementation of infrastructure projects;
Ensure that technical documentation accurately reflects infrastructure changes and evolving knowledge requirements;
Contribute to carrying out the responsibilities outlined above as part of a constantly evolving team.

University degree in a relevant discipline;
At least 10 years of experience in a systems administration role;
Experience managing high-performance computing (HPC) clusters;
Extensive Linux expertise;
Experience in cybersecurity;
Experience implementing automated server provisioning, security audits, and task automation using Ansible;
Expertise with the Slurm workload manager;
Expertise in parallel file systems and storage;
Expertise in InfiniBand networking for HPC environments;
Strong knowledge of GPU computing hardware and accelerators;
Good knowledge of version control tools, including Git;
Experience implementing high-performance infrastructure solutions and managing projects with organization-wide impact;
Experience with and knowledge of virtualization, backup systems, storage networking technologies, and network/server management and monitoring;
Experience managing data centers and implementing high availability;
Bilingual in French and English.

The opportunity to contribute to a unique mission with significant impact;
A comprehensive group insurance program, including health, dental, disability, life, travel, and supplemental coverage;
An employee and family assistance program;
Access to telemedicine services;
A vacation policy offering a minimum of 20 vacation days from the date of hire;
A retirement savings plan with a 4% employer contribution;
A generous flexible benefits allowance that lets you customize your benefits according to what supports your well-being, including lifestyle credits, enhanced insurance coverage, additional vacation days, and an increased retirement plan contribution;
Flexible working hours, a summer schedule, and the option to work remotely;
A workplace in the heart of Little Italy, in the Mile End area, close to public transportation;
A team of experts in their respective fields;
A collaborative and inclusive work environment.