High-Performance Computing (HPC) (SA2) (Government)

AT&T • Columbia, MD

2d • $98,100 - $167,830 • Onsite

About The Position

AT&T Global Public Sector is seeking a High-Performance Computing (HPC) Systems Administrator to support a large client-based IT enterprise installation, configuration, and networking of Linux and Windows based platforms. This role requires specialized expertise in areas such as high-performance computing (HPC), automated processing systems, distributed software design, and secure hosting and networking solutions. The IT infrastructure primarily consists of Linux, with some Windows and UNIX. The environment includes a variety of network devices, server interconnections, mass storage solutions, and essential supporting infrastructure services. The services provided support areas including HPC, infrastructure maintenance for HPC systems, networking, office automation, and the development of specialized software. This position requires office presence a minimum of 5 days per week at the government customer site in Columbia, Maryland.

Requirements

• B.S. in a technical discipline and 5 years’ experience as a System Administrator in programs and contracts of similar scope, type and complexity or 10 years’ experience in lieu of degree.
• DoD 8570 IAT II level certification required.
• TS/SCI with polygraph clearance required.

Nice To Haves

• Linux-based HPC clusters (e.g., Red Hat/CentOS/Rocky/Ubuntu) with parallel file systems (e.g., Lustre/GPFS) and high-speed interconnects (InfiniBand/Slingshot).
• Proficient with the following (as specific position requires): Operate and maintain systems/services: monitoring, incident response, troubleshooting, and routine maintenance.
• Install/configure Linux OS, file systems, and TCP/IP networking; troubleshoot OS and application issues.
• Automate/administer via BASH scripting; compile/install software as required.
• Use common operations and observability tooling: Jira, Confluence, Grafana, Prometheus, Nagios.
• Support HPC workload and configuration management tooling: Slurm, git, Salt, Ansible.

Responsibilities

• Provide HPC sustainment support across two geographically dispersed sites, including Linux-based HPC clusters (e.g., Red Hat/CentOS/Rocky/Ubuntu) with parallel file systems (e.g., Lustre/GPFS) and high-speed interconnects (InfiniBand/Slingshot).
• Transition of new systems/capabilities into operations (clusters, SMP/MPP, parallel file systems).
• Support to HPC and ABS (ABUNDANTSHIELD) SRE teams in accordance with Government policies and procedures.
• Operate and maintain systems/services: monitoring, incident response, troubleshooting, and routine maintenance.
• Install/configure Linux OS, file systems, and TCP/IP networking; troubleshoot OS and application issues.
• Automate/administer via BASH scripting; compile/install software as required.
• Use common operations and observability tooling: Jira, Confluence, Grafana, Prometheus, Nagios.
• Support HPC workload and configuration management tooling: Slurm, git, Salt, Ansible.
• Provide user support and escalation/status communication to agency management and internal customers.
• Optimize operations through resource utilization and capacity analysis/planning.
• Apply in-depth troubleshooting skills across heterogeneous systems (no single fixed solution).
• Provide detailed analysis and feedback to agency management and internal customers for escalated tickets.
• Provide support for the dispatch system and hardware problems and remains involved in the resolution process.
• Harden, patch, and tune Linux/UNIX/Windows systems; implement OS-level enhancements to improve reliability and performance.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision coverage
• 401(k) plan
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Paid Time Off and Holidays (based on date of hire, at least 23 days of vacation each year and 9 company-designated holidays) Pro-rated when working less than 40 hrs/wk.
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Caregiver Leave
• Additional sick leave beyond what state and local law require may be available but is unprotected
• Adoption Reimbursement
• Disability Benefits (short term and long term)
• Life and Accidental Death Insurance
• Supplemental benefit programs: critical illness/accident hospital indemnity/group legal
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
• Extensive employee wellness programs
• Employee discounts up to 50% off on eligible AT&T mobility plans and accessories, AT&T internet (and fiber where available) and AT&T phone

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior