HPC Data Center Engineer - TS/SCI clearance

PGTEK•Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD

12h•Onsite

About The Position

PGTEK is seeking an experienced HPC Data Center Engineer to support the deployment, installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of High-Performance Computing infrastructure in a secure government data center at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland. This is a hands-on technical role focused on enterprise server infrastructure, rack-and-stack deployments, hardware break/fix, structured cabling, and Linux-based systems support. The position is 100% onsite, with no travel requirements. Candidates must live within commuting distance of Aberdeen Proving Ground and have an active TS/SCI clearance and U.S. citizenship. The role involves working directly with server, storage, and networking hardware, performing physical installations, troubleshooting infrastructure issues, and supporting Linux-based computing environments.

Requirements

Active TS/SCI security clearance.
U.S. citizenship.
Live within commuting distance of Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland.
2–5 years of hands-on experience supporting enterprise data center infrastructure.
Experience with rack-and-stack deployments, server installation, hardware break/fix, and structured cabling.
Hands-on experience installing, positioning, setting, and leveling server racks and cabinets.
Experience troubleshooting enterprise server hardware, storage systems, and networking components.
Working knowledge of TCP/IP networking fundamentals and data center connectivity.
Ability to read and follow deployment documentation, rack elevations, and cabling diagrams.
Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication skills and ability to work independently in a customer-facing environment.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced technical deployment environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting HPC, AI/GPU infrastructure, or clustered compute environments.
Experience with NVIDIA, Dell PowerEdge, Supermicro, HPE, Lenovo, or other enterprise server platforms.
Experience with Linux operating systems such as RHEL, Rocky Linux, CentOS, or Ubuntu.
Familiarity with InfiniBand or high-speed Ethernet networking.
Experience with HPC cluster deployments and large-scale computing environments.
Previous experience working in government, defense, or classified data center environments.

Responsibilities

Deploy, install, configure, and support HPC infrastructure in the customer's data center.
Install, position, level, and secure server racks, cabinets, and related infrastructure.
Install and cable servers, storage systems, networking equipment, and HPC components.
Perform top-of-rack and structured cabling according to deployment documentation and engineering standards.
Perform hardware installation, diagnostics, troubleshooting, break/fix, and component replacement across compute, storage, and networking platforms.
Support Linux-based HPC environments, including operating system installation, system administration, patching, and upgrades.
Assist with Linux systems integrated with Windows Server Active Directory environments.
Troubleshoot hardware, operating system, and infrastructure issues to restore service and maintain system availability.
Perform system validation, health checks, and post-installation testing.
Support application installations, upgrades, and customer-specific technical requirements in secure environments.
Maintain backup and recovery procedures while ensuring system availability and data integrity.
Document deployment activities, system configurations, troubleshooting efforts, and technical findings.
Safely operate lifts and material-handling equipment when moving infrastructure components.
Follow customer and company safety requirements, including working on ladders when necessary.