Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center is a joint computational research center with Carnegie Mellon University and the University of Pittsburgh. Established in 1986, PSC is supported by several federal agencies, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and private industry.

PSC provides university, government and industrial researchers with access to several of the most powerful systems for high-performance computing, communications and data storage available to scientists and engineers nationwide for unclassified research. PSC advances the state of the art in high-performance computing, communications and data analytics and offers a flexible environment for solving the largest and most challenging problems in computational science.

The SysOps Automation Intern will support PSC in advancing its system administration practices through automation. The specific projects will vary based on the needs of the Center but may include:

  • Automating renewal and installation of certificates
  • Automating deployment of software using continuous delivery
  • Advancing automated monitoring systems

Responsibilities may include:

  • Gathering data about existing software and configurations
  • Deploying and configuring automation tools
  • Testing automation and monitoring systems
  • Developing automation scripts and container images

Our internships offer the opportunity to:

  • Gain valuable experience and knowledge in research computing.
  • Build relationships with staff and leaders at PSC.
  • Develop skills in system administration and automation.

Job Requirements     
Successful candidates will have the following:

  • Candidates must be pursuing an undergraduate (bachelor’s) or Master’s degree.Examples of relevant majors are computer science, software engineering, or any major with a significant computational/programming component.
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a team environment.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and creativity.
  • Familiarity with some of the following technologies is ideal: Linux shell scripting, Certbot, Docker, Flux, Kubernetes, and Puppet.

This internship is open to anyone currently enrolled in a degree seeking program at Slippery Rock University, Community College of Allegheny County, Bucks County Community College or Pennsylvania Western University. This is a hybrid in-person/ remote or fully in-person position and all work must be conducted while in the United States. Our offices are located at 300 South Craig Street, Pittsburgh, PA.