HPC Systems Administrator
About The Position
The HPC Systems Administrator supports a large-scale High Performance Computing (HPC) environment in a secure government setting. The role maintains the health, performance, availability, and security of mission-critical Linux-based computing infrastructure supporting advanced research and operational workloads. The administrator works with HPC and Linux cluster environments, handles troubleshooting and security compliance, carries out upgrades and maintenance, and provides technical assistance to users and customer administrators. The position is fully onsite at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, and requires an active TS/SCI clearance.
Requirements
- Active TS/SCI clearance.
- CompTIA Security+ certification.
- CompTIA Linux+ certification.
- 10+ years of experience supporting High Performance Computing (HPC) environments or large Linux cluster infrastructures.
- Strong Linux systems administration experience.
- Experience maintaining highly available enterprise systems.
- Ability to work independently in a customer-facing environment.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL).
- Experience supporting large-scale compute clusters.
- Familiarity with supercomputing environments.
- Knowledge of vulnerability management and system hardening.
- Experience performing upgrades, patch management, and lifecycle support within secure environments.
Responsibilities
- Administer and maintain large-scale HPC and Linux cluster environments.
- Monitor system performance, health, and availability.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues.
- Plan, coordinate, and execute system upgrades and maintenance activities.
- Maintain security compliance and remediate vulnerabilities.
- Support system accreditation and security requirements.
- Respond to user requests and provide technical assistance.
- Develop and maintain technical documentation.
- Provide knowledge transfer and guidance to customer administrators.
- Work independently to solve highly complex infrastructure challenges.
- Serve as a technical advisor and trusted resource for stakeholders.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage, subject to eligibility.
- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital coverage, subject to eligibility.
- 401(k) retirement plan with pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available, subject to eligibility.
- Voluntary life and AD&D insurance for employees and dependents, subject to eligibility.
- Short- and long-term disability coverage, subject to eligibility.
- Health Spending Account (HSA), subject to eligibility.
- Transportation benefits, subject to eligibility.
- Employee Assistance Program, subject to eligibility.
- Time off/leave, including PTO, vacation, or sick leave, subject to eligibility.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
