Technical/Functional Expert (HPC)
About The Position
Columbia Technology Partners is seeking a Technical/Functional Expert to provide advanced support for high-performance computing (HPC) environments. The role focuses on Tier 4 support, system performance optimization, and resolution of complex issues across large-scale HPC infrastructures. The expert will support mission-critical environments and help ensure reliable performance across data-intensive platforms. The position includes supporting HPC systems and clusters, optimizing high-performance file systems, administering distributed computing frameworks, and maintaining Linux-based systems. It also involves analyzing system performance, validating system changes and upgrades, and collaborating with engineering and operations teams to support infrastructure reliability and performance. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and hold an active security clearance with the appropriate polygraph. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a security background investigation and polygraph. Applicants and employees are subject to random drug testing in accordance with Executive Order 12564.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a related field; five additional years of relevant experience may be substituted for a degree.
- At least 10 years of experience in large, complex IT environments providing advanced technical expertise.
- DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification or equivalent.
- Experience supporting HPC systems, distributed computing environments, and high-performance file systems.
- U.S. citizenship is required.
- An active security clearance with appropriate polygraph is required.
- Successful completion of a security background investigation and polygraph is required.
- Applicants and employees are subject to random drug testing in accordance with Executive Order 12564.
Responsibilities
- Provide Tier 4 support for high-performance computing environments.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues across HPC systems and associated applications.
- Configure, tune, and optimize high-performance file systems such as XFS, GPFS, and Lustre.
- Support HPC cluster environments, including monitoring, failover, and system availability tools.
- Administer distributed computing frameworks such as SLURM, LSF, and related tools.
- Configure and maintain RedHat and SUSE Linux-based systems.
- Analyze system performance and implement improvements across HPC infrastructure.
- Support testing and validation of system changes and upgrades.
- Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to ensure system reliability and performance.
Benefits
- Three medical plans with in-network and out-of-network options.
- Vision and dental coverage paid in full by CTP.
- 401(k) with a 6% company contribution.
- Paid time off with customizable leave plans, plus jury duty, bereavement, and military leave.
- Up to $10,000 for approved career-related learning, training, education, and/or tuition.
- Life and AD&D insurance and short-term and long-term disability coverage at no cost to the employee.
- End-of-year profit-sharing bonus.
- Referral bonuses ranging from $7,000 to $20,000, based on the stages of the hiring process the referral passes.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
