HPC Storage Architect

The Company NorthMark Compute & Cloud (NMC²) is dedicated to building high‑performance computing (HPC) and cloud infrastructure that empowers scientific research, production, and delivery. As an HPC Storage Solutions Architect, you will design, integrate, and optimize storage architectures for HPC, AI/ML, and large‑scale data‑intensive workloads, serving as a trusted advisor throughout the full solution lifecycle. Responsibilities Serve as the primary storage subject‑matter expert for customers deploying or scaling HPC environments. Partner with customers to capture workload storage requirements, performance objectives, and capacity planning needs. Design and document end‑to‑end storage architectures, including parallel/distributed file systems (e.g., Lustre, GPFS, Ceph, VAST), object storage, and tiered solutions. Lead proof‑of‑concept and benchmarking initiatives, validating performance, scalability, and resiliency of storage designs. Implement integration strategies across compute, networking, and orchestration layers to ensure seamless end‑to‑end performance. Conduct workflow assessments and storage usage reviews, recommending optimizations to improve throughput, latency, and cost efficiency. Develop architecture blueprints, reusable design patterns, and integration guides to standardize HPC storage solutions. Work with infrastructure‑as‑code and automation practices (e.g., Ansible, Terraform) to deliver consistent, repeatable storage environments. Collaborate with engineering, product, and operations teams to refine storage offerings and influence platform strategy. Partner with vendors (e.g., Dell, VAST, HPE, Rubrik) to integrate new features, evaluate emerging technologies, and provide customer‑driven feedback into vendor roadmaps. Stay up to date with emerging storage technologies, protocols, and data management practices, providing future insight to customers on adoption strategies. Represent the team at customer workshops, technical reviews, and industry forums, building strong technical relationships. Requirements Demonstrated experience in storage solution architecture, HPC storage engineering, or large‑scale distributed storage design. Strong technical expertise in parallel and distributed file systems (Lustre, GPFS, Ceph, VAST) and object storage platforms. Hands‑on experience with multi‑petabyte storage systems, including design, deployment, and scaling. Skilled in Linux storage stack tuning, file system protocols (NFS, SMB, POSIX), and performance optimization. Experience implementing storage automation and infrastructure‑as‑code practices (e.g., Ansible, Terraform). Proven ability to troubleshoot and optimize storage workflows for HPC, AI/ML, or data‑intensive workloads. Strong customer‑facing communication skills, with the ability to explain complex storage architectures to technical and non‑technical stakeholders. Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field. Relevant storage and systems certifications such as NetApp NCIE, Dell EMC Proven Professional, RedHatRHCE, or cloud platform certifications (AWS Solutions Architect). Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or in the future. Preferred Experience Experience delivering HPC or AI/ML workloads on large‑scale, high‑performance storage environments. Familiarity with data protection, backup, and recovery technologies integrated with HPC storage. Exposure to multi‑vendor storage ecosystems, including collaboration with leading hardware and software providers. Experience with workflow optimization for data pipelines, simulation workloads, or scientific computing. Benefits & Perks Company‑paid lunch stipend via GrubHub. 100% employer‑paid medical, dental, and vision benefits in a high‑deductible health plan; optional PPO plan available. 16 weeks paid parental leave. Employee assistance program. Life, short‑term disability, and long‑term disability insurance. 401(k) with 100% company match up to 6% of contributions. Optional employee‑paid benefits including health savings accounts, flexible spending accounts, supplemental life insurance, and wellbeing programs. 25 days paid time off plus 12 company holidays. Equal Opportunity Employer The Company is an equal‑employment opportunity employer. The Company’s policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression, marital status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. #J-18808-Ljbffr NorthMark Compute and Cloud LLC