Title : System Administrator – DAOS
Location : Remote (U.S.-based)
Pay Range : $35-$50 / hr
Hire Type : 12-month contract
- As a contract employee of Sterling, you are eligible to receive a Full Employee Benefits Package that includes paid time off, paid holidays, 3 medical plans to choose from, dental & vision plans, 401(k), and an Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP) plan.
Job Summary : Sterling is seeking a System Administrator to support the DAOS storage system This remote role involves daily administration and performance optimization of the HPE DAOS system, which serves as the primary storage for the Aurora supercomputer. The administrator will collaborate with internal teams and HPE to ensure system health, resolve issues, and support upgrades. The position requires strong Linux skills, experience with high-performance and distributed storage systems, and the ability to work independently in a highly technical environment.
Job Duties :
Provide daily remote support for the DAOS storage systemMonitor system health and performance using scripts and log analysisCollaborate with ALCF and HPE teams to resolve technical issuesPlan and support system software upgradesParticipate in regular team meetings and communications via Slack, Teams, and emailDiagnose and triage hardware and software issuesEscalate cases to Level 2 / 3 support when necessaryCoordinate activities with HPE resources and maintain professional developmentComplete required training and certificationsQualifications :
College degree preferred or equivalent experience (military / formal training)Experience operating high-performance storage systemsStrong Linux administration and command-line skillsExperience with HPC clusters and distributed storage systemsProficiency in scripting for automationAbility to troubleshoot complex storage issuesStrong collaboration and communication skillsAbility to work independently and within a distributed teamQualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.