High Performance Computing Engineer with Security Clearance

Overview

We are looking for High-Performance Linux administrator with strong Linux systems administration expertise which will allow the candidate to build a career in high-performance computing (HPC). We will provide hands-on training and mentorship to help you develop the specialized skills needed to administer and engineer advanced HPC environments. This position is performed onsite in Dayton, OH without remote or hybrid work options.

Relocation: Relocation bonus available for qualified candidates relocating to the Dayton area. Candidates outside the local area are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities: • The Linux System Administrator will provide operational support for HPC clusters. • Provide rotational on-call requirements for operations of a 24x7 environment. • Engage with the customer and participate in the evolution and maintenance of the technical infrastructure in addition to operationally supporting the on-site HPC environment. • Provide communications with the Program Manager and working together to translate customer needs into actionable project tasks.

Required Skills: • Active DoD Top Secret security clearance and relevant technical certifications (e.g., Linux+, Security+) are mandatory requirements for this position. • 7 or more years of Linux systems administration, preferably in a Red Hat and/or Rocky environment. • Strong knowledge of TCP/IP networking. • Strong experience in Bash, Perl, and Python scripting in a version-controlled environment using Git. • Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to coordinate between multiple team members in remote locations between several disparate projects. • Strong organizational skills

Preferred Skills/Experience: • 5 or more years of HPC cluster system administration experience, preferably with Dell clusters. • Experienced with system engineering in addition to system administration. • Experience with job scheduling software (e.g., Slurm, PBS). • Experience with cluster automation tools (e.g., xCAT, HPCM, Bright Cluster Manager). • Experience with parallel filesystems (e.g., Weka, Lustre). • Experience with high-speed interconnects (e.g., InfiniBand). • Red Hat Certification (e.g., RHCSA, RHCE). • Server automation experience (e.g., Puppet, Foreman, Ansible). • Experience with MPI technologies. • Experience with Warewulf cluster management and provisioning. • Optimization experience with GPU based HPC clusters.