Federal HPC Linux System Administrator - Annapolis Junction, MD with Security Clearance

Federal HPC Linux System Administrator needed for a Direct-Hireopportunity with SOC's client to work onsite in Annapolis Junction, MD. *Must have an active TS/SCI w/ FS Poly to be considered for this role.* Job Description: Our client is seeking a passionate and skilled Linux Systems Administrator to provide system management, daily monitoring and optimization. In this role, you will provide technical leadership and execution, and be supporting mission-critical customers, providing pre-installation configuration, on-site integration, administration, and customer enablement of computing solution. Responsibilities: * Work as an active member of the account team, interacting with the Service Delivery Manager, Sales, the customer, and sitestaff * Answer customer inquiries concerning system software versions, product lifecycles, new releases, and third-partyapplications * Maintain the Linux system availability to the customer, but also create and document site procedures, system diagrams, and other configuration or supportdocuments * Maintain system software and firmware revisions, including patches, updates, and OSupgrades * Solve system hardware, software, and third-party software issues, and provide detailed and thoughtful analysis of problem andsolution * Gather data, perform analysis, and escalate problems to higher-level product support groups and appropriate management when necessary to ensure timely resolution of system or customerissues * Implement solutions, repairs and workarounds, fully documenting steps taken whenrequired * Document and share troubleshooting techniques, new ideas, and utilities to help develop and grow organizationalknowledge * Manage software issues for both the system and user applications, submitting and tracking bugs asrequired Required Knowledge and Skills: * Linux operating systems (RHEL or SLES), workload management systems, parallel file systems, networking and security * Technical skills to investigate and resolve complexproblems * Direct experience and demonstrated proficiency with multiple programming and scripting languages (e.g.Perl, Python, C, etc.)preferred * Ability to maintain system software, utilizing debugging tools for problem isolation; will perform software builds, software upgrades, and patch installation asneeded * Possess the organizational and analytical skills needed to effectively isolate both hardware and software problems and drive solutions through toconclusion * Able to clearly document processes and procedures with a focus toward mentoring and knowledgesharing Required Education and Experience: * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related area of study OR equivalent work experience * 3+ years' HPC-related experience, ideally with large-scale HPC and parallel file system administration and support Employment Prerequisites The following requirements must be met to be eligible for this position: successful completion of a background investigation and drug urinalysis. SOC, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer,EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability. Note: Any pay ranges displayed are estimations, which may have been provided by job boards. Actual pay is determined by an applicant's experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications as listed in the job description. All qualified applicants are welcome to apply. #INDSOC #DZFED Estimated Min Rate: $126000.00 Estimated Max Rate: $180000.00