System Administrator (at the rank of IT Officer) (several posts) in the Centre for PanorOmic Sciences (CPOS) (Ref.: 533052) (to commence as soon as possible, on a two-year fixed-term basis with contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme, totalling up to 10% of basic salary, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance)We are Expanding | Come and Join UsCentre for PanorOmic Sciences (CPOS) is an academic research-support centre embracing multi-omics and big data biomedical research under the LKS Faculty of Medicine. CPOS core laboratories host state-of-the-art technology platforms with sophisticated equipment supported by over 75 dedicated members. Welcome to visit to explore more.Career Prospects
Unique opportunity to administrate data center, infrastructure and High-Performance Computing (HPC) clusters in biomedical environment
Excellent on-job training
Long-term development opportunities
Expert technical and managerial career paths
The Role
Administrate Linux and Windows servers: setup, patching, backups, and monitoring
Support and maintain HPC clusters and petabyte-scale storage systems
Monitor and troubleshoot infrastructure issues to ensure high availability
Provide Tier-2 user support for system and user issues
Implement and maintain security best practices
Oversee hardware lifecycle in the data center, including out-of-band monitoring and vendor coordination
Contribute to IT infrastructure projects, deployments, and system enhancements
Qualifications and Qualities
Bachelor's degree or above in Information Technology or related disciplines
At least 3-5 years' hands-on experience as a system administrator
Experience in Linux (Redhat/CentOS/Ubuntu) and Windows servers administration and monitoring
Proficient in system shell scripting, process automation, and server hardware setup
Knowledge of petabyte-scale storage system
Experience in HPC clusters and distributed parallel file system would be an advantage
Excellent communication skills
Proactive, team-oriented, and eager to embrace new challenges
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an interview. Those who have responded to the previous advertisement (Ref.: 532870) need not re-apply.A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered. Other benefits include annual leave, medical benefits, continuing professional development, and free access to on-campus gyms and libraries.The University only accepts online application for the above posts. Applicants should apply online at the University's careers site ( ) and upload an up-to-date C.V. Review of applications will start as soon as possible and continue until September 30, 2025, or until the posts are filled, whichever is earlier.Advertised:Sep 1, 2025 (HK Time) Applications close:Sep 30, 2025 (HK Time)
