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Technology Architect III HighPerformanceComputing

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

NEW YORK, NY · HybridJob$136–225K/yrSeen 4 days agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

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Compensation
$136–225K/yr
Location
NEW YORK, NYHybrid
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

The Technology Architect III drives the design and evolution of MSK’s high-performance computing environment for research, analytics, and AI innovation. The role defines scalable system architecture, supports scientific workloads, and partners with infrastructure teams on performance, reliability, and lifecycle practices. It is hybrid, with on-site work a few times a month, and requires commutable distance to an MSK site.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

High-Performance ComputingCluster DesignCluster OperationsLinux AdministrationRed Hat SystemsJob SchedulingWorkload ManagementCloud PlatformsDistributed SystemsCompute ArchitecturesSystems ThinkingTechnical CommunicationCollaborationAnalytical ThinkingPerformance OptimizationDocumentation

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Related Technical FieldAdvanced EducationCloud Certifications

Full job description

Job detailsAbout Us:The people of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) are united by a singular mission: ending cancer for life. Our specialized care teams provide personalized, compassionate, expert care to patients of all ages. Informed by basic research done at our Sloan Kettering Institute, scientists across MSK collaborate to conduct innovative translational and clinical research that is driving a revolution in our understanding of cancer as a disease and improving the ability to prevent, diagnose, and treat it. MSK is dedicated to training the next generation of scientists and clinicians, who go on to pursueour missionat MSK and around the globe.Exciting Opportunity at MSK:Technology Architect III - HighPerformanceComputingAt Memorial Sloan Kettering, the Technology Architect III - High Performance Computingrole drives the design and evolution of a high-performance computing environment that enables advanced research, analytics, and AI innovation. The positionoperatesat a deep technical, system level-shaping scalable architecture,optimizingperformance, and partnering across infrastructure teams to support mission-critical scientific discovery.Role Overview * Define and evolve the technical vision and architecture for a next-generation high-performance computing (HPC) environment. * Design system-level solutions thatoptimizeperformance, scalability, reliability, and long-term maintainability. * Support research computing workloads, including advanced analytics, simulation, and AI/ML pipelines. * Architect Linux-based HPC platforms, clusters, and supporting services with enterprise-grade resilience. * Evaluate and integrate cloud resources to extend or hybridize HPC capabilities whenappropriate. * Optimizecompute, storage, networking, and scheduler performance based on workload characteristics. * Partner with networking, facilities, data center, storage, and cloud teams to align infrastructure design and execution. * Establish standards, documentation, and operational practices for HPC hybrid platforms and lifecycle management * Provide technical leadership and guidance on complex architecture decisions, tradeoffs, and roadmap planning.Key Qualifications * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field; advanced education preferred. * Strong background in high-performance computing environments, including cluster design and operations. * Advanced Linux administration experience, including Red Hat-based systems. * Experience with job scheduling and workload management platforms (e.g.,Slurmor equivalent). * Exposure tocloud platforms, distributed systems, and moderncomputearchitectures; cloud certifications a plus.Core Skills * Systems-level thinking with the ability to translate complex technical requirements into scalable architecture. * Strong analytical and optimization mindset to maximize performance, reliability, and efficiency. * Collaborative partnership across infrastructure, engineering, and operations stakeholders. * Clear technical communication and documentation to influence architecture decisions and standards.Additional Information: * Schedule: Hybrid;a few times a month on site. Must be within commutable distance to an MSK site * Location: New Jersey Data Center (1050 Wall Street West) * Reporting to:Associate Director, InfrastructureHelpful Links:Compensation PhilosophyBenefitsPay Range: $136,400.00 - $225,100.00FSLA Status: ExemptClosing: At MSK, we believe in fair, competitive pay that reflects your job, experience, and skills.MSK is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, religion, creed,

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