Principal HPC and Storage Architect
Core
Lead the end-to-end design, delivery, and strategic direction of the University's next-generation High-Performance Computing (HPC) and research data storage environment.
Role type
Principal HPC and Storage Architect
Builds
Next-generation HPC platform and integrated storage ecosystem (Ceph, HPSS, tape, S3)
Domain
Higher Education / Research Computing / Data Infrastructure
Deliverable
infrastructure
Required skills
HPC architecture, Linux, distributed storage, object storage, capacity planning, vendor management, strategic planning
Preferred skills
Ceph, HPSS, enterprise tape libraries, OpenStack Swift, high-performance data-movement tooling, AI tools and techniques
Technologies
Ceph, HPSS, tape, S3, OpenStack Swift, Linux, GPU
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain roadmaps for storage services and data lifecycle pathways; Establish technical standards and performance models; Coordinate compute, storage, networking, and cybersecurity services; Develop business cases and cost models for major investments; Lead and develop specialist staff and engage with researchers.
Seniority
Principal, strategic authority & hands-on delivery