Computer Systems Analyst II

Leidos Inc; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Computer Systems Analyst to support high-performance computing environments at Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, AL. You will manage HPC jobs, automate core IT tasks, and implement security and system hardening measures with cross-functional teams.

The role requires onsite presence and a strong mixture of admin, virtualization and monitoring skills. You will work with diverse engineers and scientists, ensuring reliable compute services, modernized platforms, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or related field.
• Minimum of four years' experience in computer systems analysis and systems management.
• Ability to collaborate with engineers, designers and programmers across teams.
• Ability to read and understand system architecture and drawings.
• Onsite support required at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, AL.

Responsibilities

• Optimize, manage and support HPC compute jobs (SLURM/MSHPC).
• Provide automation for MSFC IT resources and lab environments.
• Develop strategies for security compliance, vulnerability mitigation and logging.
• Refresh EOL OS and replace aging hardware.
• Maintain and modernize virtualization platforms.
• Assess designs for replacement systems and integration needs.
• Use software to monitor compute and storage systems continuously.
• Stay current with HPC tech trends and containerization practices.
• Schedule HPC resources to ensure fair usage.

Skills

SLURM / MSHPC

HPC administration

System security

Virtualization

Cluster management tools

Splunk

Nutanix AHV

Ansys HPS

Infiniband

Clustered File Systems

Cohesity

Containerization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology

Tools

Splunk

Nutanix AHV

Infiniband

MSHPC (Windows)

Ansys HPS

Job description

Description

At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers' success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainably. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business.

The AEGIS program at Leidos is seeking an experienced Computer Systems Analyst to support unique High-Performance Computing (HPC) environments utilizing cluster management and job scheduling tools for supporting Engineering design projects at Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC). The applicant will interface with MSFC users (engineers/scientists) and programmers in supporting and troubleshooting issues with compute tasks while maintaining least privileges and separation of duties.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Optimize, manage and support HPC related computational processing and jobs (SLURM / MSHPC).

• Provide core systems administration automation for MSFC IT resources and laboratory environments.

• Develop and implement strategies to achieve and maintain security compliance, including vulnerability mitigation, system hardening, and log collection/analysis.

• Refresh and modernize end-of-life (EOL) operating systems and replace aged physical systems.

• Maintain and modernize virtualization platforms.

• Provide analysis related to the design, development, and integration of replacement systems, hardware, software and/or operating systems.

• Utilize software solutions to perform continuous monitoring of compute and storage systems.

• Stay updated with emerging technologies, trends, and best practices for scientific data analysis and containerization.

• Fair use and scheduling of HPC resources.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, or a related field.

• Minimum of four (4) years of experience supporting computer systems analysis and systems management.

• Demonstrated ability to effectively collaborate with engineers, designers, programmers, and other cross-functional stakeholders.

• Ability to read, interpret, and understand system architecture and technical drawings.

• This position requires onsite support at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Cluster management tools and technologies: Infiniband / Clustered File Systems, MSHPC (Windows) skills.

• Cohesity data integrity.

• Nutanix AHV virtualization.

• Splunk query language.

• Ansys HPS.

Clearance requirements:

• U.S. Citizenship is required.

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust.

If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo - because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 - and moving faster than anyone else dares.

Pay Range:

Pay Range $69,550.00 - $125,725.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.