HPC / AI Network Technologist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Massachusetts.

📋 Description

• Collect client networking requirements and create optimized solutions utilizing various vendors and technologies.

• Design, implement, and sustain high-throughput, low-latency network architectures for HPC and AI clusters.

• Deploy new HPC/AI solutions or enhance existing ones from the ground up.

• Stay updated on multiple Network Operating Systems, including Cumulus Linux and SONIC.

• Configure and fine-tune switches, routers, and firewalls for HPC and AI workloads.

• Monitor network performance and resolve connectivity, latency, and security issues.

• Implement and uphold network security protocols, including firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and secure access measures.

• Document network configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting processes.

• Provide consultation and assist in the daily management of clients’ research computing infrastructure.

• Maintain HPC and AI infrastructure within Linux-based environments.

• Lead technical discussions and represent Cambridge Computer to clients during engagements.

• Validate solution designs, ensure client requirements are met, and confirm technical feasibility and deployability.

• Define professional services deliverables and establish clear client expectations.

• Create documentation and facilitate client knowledge transfer.

• Advise on networking, storage, data protection, digital archiving, and other infrastructure technologies.

• Develop advanced knowledge and obtain certifications from vendors utilized in Cambridge Computer’s solution stack.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 5+ years in providing networking deployment services and/or cluster administration.

• An undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related science field is required.

• Comprehensive understanding of networking protocols, including TCP/IP, DNS, VLANs, and routing protocols.

• Practical experience with network equipment.

• Networking certifications from Cisco, NVIDIA Networking (Mellanox), Juniper, Arista, HPE Aruba, and other manufacturers are preferred.

• Strong knowledge of GPU-centric hardware/software and Linux system administration.

• Solid fundamentals in cluster design/management technologies, including Bright, Werewolf, and XCat.

• Experience with storage technologies and parallel filesystems, such as Lustre, GPFS, and BeeGFS.

• Proficient in networking and configuring Ethernet and InfiniBand network switches.

• Familiarity with HPC schedulers, including SLURM, UGE, and LSF.

• Knowledge of programming/libraries, including MPI and CUDA.

• Proficiency in scripting languages, including Bash and Python.

• Extensive knowledge of technology industry leaders and infrastructure vendors.

• Familiarity with containerized environments like Kubernetes and Docker along with their networking requirements.

• Capability to work remotely, independently, and without supervision.

• Willingness to travel approximately 50% of the time, including short day trips.

• Exceptional communication skills, ability to multitask, and a keen attention to detail.

• Effective problem-solving skills, organization, creativity, intellectual curiosity, ability to handle ambiguity, and adaptability to various personalities.

• Authorization to work in the United States on a full-time basis is required.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary.

• Multiple health insurance options.

• Medical FSA and Dependent Care FSA.

• Dental insurance.

• Vision insurance.

• 401(k) savings plan with employer matching.

• Employer-sponsored long-term disability.

• Paid holidays and PTO that increases with longevity at the company.

• Discounted health club membership.

• Convenient parking.

• Opportunities for growth.