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HPC Linux Systems Administrator with Security Clearance

TEKsystems c/o Allegis GroupAberdeen Proving Grounds, MD🇺🇸United StatesPosted Oct 23, 2026

Why this role stands out

Advance your technical career by managing mission-critical, large-scale HPC clusters in a high-impact environment where your expertise directly supports national security. This role is perfect for a seasoned Linux professional who thrives on solving complex challenges and providing technical leadership within a collaborative, fast-paced team. Apply today to elevate your career and make a significant contribution to cutting-edge computing infrastructure.

Quick overview

SeniorityMid Senior
Employment typeTemporary/Casual
Work modeOn Site
LocationAberdeen Proving Grounds, MD, United States
Posted23 hours ago

Job description

Job Description
We are seeking a highly skilled HPC Senior System Administrator to support a large High Performance Computing (HPC) environment at Aberdeen Proving Grounds. This role is 100% onsite and requires an active TS/SCI clearance. The position involves maintaining system health, responding to customer requests, executing system upgrades, and ensuring the security posture of systems on the customer network.

The ideal candidate will possess extensive HPC and Linux administration experience and work independently to troubleshoot complex system issues, mitigate security vulnerabilities, and provide knowledge transfer to customer system administrators. Responsibilities
Administer large-scale HPC clusters. Maintain system availability, health, and performance. Respond to customer requests and technical issues. Plan, coordinate, and execute system upgrades. Maintain security compliance and remediate vulnerabilities. Provide customer support and technical guidance.

Deliver knowledge transfer and documentation to customer administrators. Apply independent judgment in solving highly complex technical challenges. Essential Skills
Active TS/SCI clearance. CompTIA Security+ certification. CompTIA Linux+ certification.
10+ years of HPC experience or experience supporting Linux clusters. Strong Linux system administration background. Ability to work independently in a customer-facing environment. Additional Skills and Qualifications
Experience with RHEL and Red Hat. Knowledge of high performance computing and supercomputers.

Work Environment
Work 100% onsite at Aberdeen Proving Grounds, Aberdeen, MD in a secure government environment. Experience a fast-paced, mission-critical HPC operations setting with direct customer engagement and responsibilities. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision

  • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
  • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
  • Short and long-term disability
  • Health Spending Account (HSA)
  • Transportation benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

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