Junior Linux Systems Administrator (TS/SCI)

Maxar Mission Solutions • Herndon, VA

294d • $77,000 - $129,000

About The Position

We are seeking a motivated Junior Linux Systems Administrator with a passion for hardware and an eagerness to expand into a High-Performance Computing (HPC) environment. This is an exciting opportunity for individuals who want to develop their skills in a dynamic and secure setting while contributing to cutting-edge technology initiatives. As part of our team, you will gain hands-on experience in managing and supporting HPC systems, working with advanced hardware, and collaborating with users to optimize system performance. If you are ready to take the next step in your career and embrace a challenging yet rewarding role, we want to hear from you!

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or a related technical discipline, or equivalent combination of education, technical certifications, training, or work experience.
• Active TS/SCI obtain a CI polygraph.
• Willingness to work 100% onsite in a secure environment.
• Basic Linux skills (3-5 years of administration) with experience in installation, updates, and system management.
• Hands-on hardware experience (3-5 years) with various vendors (Dell, SM, HPE) including racking systems and connecting network and storage devices.

Nice To Haves

• Basic knowledge of HPC technologies (1-3 years of experience).
• Familiarity with cluster managers (e.g., Bright Cluster Manager/Base Command Manager, xCAT, Warewulf, Rocks, Scyld) is a plus.
• Strong willingness to learn and expand skill set in HPC environments.

Responsibilities

• Install, update, and administer Linux operating systems (RHEL, Rocky, Debian, Ubuntu) on bare-metal hardware.
• Manage bare-metal hardware installations using PXE, manual, and automated methods.
• Configure and maintain user accounts, applications, OS packages, and kernel/OS settings.
• Work with various filesystems (xfs, ext4, nfs, fuse) and manage networking, firewall settings, and security hardening (STIG, OSCAP).
• Rack and connect systems from hardware vendors (Dell, SM, HPE) and perform lights-out management for local and remote systems.
• Conduct firmware updates and management using BMC tools.
• Gain familiarity with storage hardware including NAS, SAN, and direct-attached drives (SATA/SAS/NVMe).
• Understand and manage PCIe cards (RAID, network, GPU).
• Develop a foundational understanding of HPC technologies, including: Parallel/distributed file systems (e.g., Lustre, Ceph, GPFS, GlusterFS, BeeGFS), High-speed interconnect fabrics (e.g., Infiniband, Omni-path, RoCE), HPC batch schedulers (e.g., PBSpro, OpenPBS, SLURM, Torque, HTCondor, SGE).
• Assist users in understanding how HPC systems function and provide support as needed.
• Demonstrate a willingness to learn and grow in HPC methods and applications, with a desire for mentorship.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Health and welfare insurance
• 401(k) to eligible employees

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree