HPC administrator

Job Title: HPC administrator

Location: Shelton, CT

Duration: Contract - 7 months

Pay Range: $80/hr. to $88.55/hr (W2)

Job ID: 407084

About BCforward

BCforward is a leading global IT consulting and workforce solutions firm providing services and support to Fortune 500 and government clients. Founded in 1998, BCforward has grown with our customers needs into a full-service business solutions provider. With delivery centers and offices across North America and India, we take pride in building long-term relationships and delivering excellence through innovation, collaboration, and integrity.

Job Description

We are seeking a HPC administrator to join our team at a customer site. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in enterprise server platforms, HPC operations, VMware virtualization, data management, and infrastructure operations and a proven ability to deliver reliable technology solutions, lead customer engagements, and drive operational excellence.

Responsibilities:

• Provide technology consulting to external customers and internal project teams.


• Lead the creation and delivery of solutions that meet defined business needs.


• Act as a trusted advisor and maintain effective customer relationships to ensure satisfaction.


• Maintain current knowledge of leading-edge technologies and relevant market domains.


• Contribute to the solutions portfolio with technical knowledge, methods, and project learnings.


• Shape technical direction and strategy for customers and the organization.


• Meet chargeability targets and support revenue and customer satisfaction goals.


• Support business development and deal proposal efforts with technical expertise.


• Provide on-site technical support for the HPC environment, including SGI 8600 compute systems and supporting infrastructure.


• Administer and provide operational support for HPCM cluster management.


• Support the DMF storage environment, including upgrades, health monitoring, and coordination with the DMF team.


• Maintain and troubleshoot the CDU cooling system for stable operations.


• Perform hardware diagnostics and coordinate with the site administrator to maintain system stability.


• Facilitate weekly operational meetings and coordinate projects in a PM capacity.


• Provide additional site administration support and other duties as needed.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• 8+ years of professional experience with a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, or 11+ years without a degree.


• Advanced subject-matter expertise across at least three major technology areas.


• Demonstrated leadership on complex projects with independent judgment and policy-aware decision-making.


• Enterprise virtualization skills, including VMware vSphere 4.x, vCenter, and VMotion.


• Experience with server platform management, Integrated Lights-Out (iLO), and Insight Control.


• HPC operations experience, including SGI 8600, HPCM cluster administration, and CDU cooling systems.


• Storage operations experience with DMF, including upgrades and health monitoring in coordination with storage teams.


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with effective communication and client-facing abilities.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with Operations Orchestration solutions and automation workflows.


• Familiarity with Emerson Aperture and related data center management tooling.

Why BCforward?

At BCforward, we believe in advancing lives and careers. When you join our team, you gain access to:

• Competitive compensation and benefits.


• Opportunities for growth with global clients.


• A supportive, inclusive culture that values innovation and people.


• Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and projects.

About Our Commitment

BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

Interested? Apply Now!

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, please apply with your most recent resume.