Computing Specialist with Security Clearance

Galapagos Federal Systems; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Liberal vacation plan

Matching retirement program

Competitive salaries

Job summary

Rivet Operations Company in Arlington, VA is seeking a Computing Specialist focused on High Performance Computing to enable secure and efficient access for a large, diverse user community of scientists and engineers.

The role supports ONR program officers, manages HPC usage, and ensures policy compliance across unclassified and classified environments while coordinating with security offices and program leadership.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum six years of IT/computing or technical support for government, research, or scientific organizations.
• Experience supporting or administering computing systems for large user communities.
• Familiarity with tracking and managing system usage metrics (e.g., CPU hours).
• Ability to work with scientists, engineers, program managers, and security personnel in mission-critical environments.
• Strong verbal communication to effectively express concepts, plans, and proposals.
• Initiative and ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Applications (Word, PowerPoint, Access, Excel and Outlook).
• Security Clearance: US citizen and ability to obtain/maintain required clearance.

Responsibilities

• Support Program Officers who lead and manage the Navy's High Performance Computing Program.
• Serve as primary contact for ~500 scientists and engineers using Navy HPC systems.
• Establish, manage, and maintain user accounts for HPC access.
• Track and monitor CPU hours across HPC platforms.
• Allocate CPU hours per Navy priorities and guidance.
• Coordinate with security offices to verify required clearances and credentials for classified resources.
• Ensure compliance with security, access control, and usage policies for unclassified and classified HPC environments.
• Maintain records of system usage, allocations, and user authorizations.

Skills

Verbal communication

Critical thinking

Self-motivation

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview Job Title: Computing Specialist Location: Arlington, VA Introduction: Rivet Operations Company ("Rivet") has an opening for a Computing Specialist to join our rapidly growing team in the Arlington, VA area. Rivet is an exceptional industry partner to the Department of Defense (DoD) and a leader in physical and cyber security, IT management, logistics, supply chain management, process improvement and development. The Computing Specialist (High Performance Computing) provides technical and operational support to Office of Naval Research (ONR) Program Officers overseeing the Navy's High Performance Computing (HPC) Program. The specialist plays a critical role in enabling secure and efficient access to Navy HPC resources while supporting a large and diverse community of scientific and engineering users.

Key Responsibilities

• Support Program Officers who lead and manage the Navy's High Performance Computing Program.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for approximately 500 scientists and engineers utilizing Navy HPC systems.
• Establish, manage, and maintain user accounts for HPC system access.
• Track and monitor usage of Central Processing Unit (CPU) hours across HPC platforms.
• Allocate CPU hours in alignment with Navy Science and Technology priorities and leadership guidance.
• Coordinate with security offices to verify that all users possess required security clearances and credentials, including access to classified computational resources.
• Ensure compliance with security, access control, and usage policies governing both unclassified and classified HPC environments.
• Maintain accurate records of system usage, allocations, and user authorization status.

Requirements

• High school diploma from an accredited institution.
• At least six (6) years of experience providing similar IT, computing, or technical support to government, research, or scientific organizations.
• Demonstrated experience supporting or administering computing systems for large user communities.
• Familiarity with tracking and managing system usage metrics such as CPU hours or comparable computing resources.
• Ability to work effectively with scientists, engineers, program managers, and security personnel in a mission-critical environment.
• Strong verbal communication to effectively express concepts, plans, and proposals.
• Strong critical thinking skills and ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Initiative-taker requiring minimal supervision.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Applications (Word, PowerPoint, Access, Excel and Outlook).
• Security Clearance: Position requires applicant to be a US Citizen and obtain and maintain the required security clearance for the position.

Benefits

• liberal vacation plan
• matching retirement program
• competitive salaries commensurate with skills and experience

For more information about our organization, please visit our web site at www.rivetopsllc.com.

Physical Requirements

Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods of time. Position may require typing and reading from a computer screen. Must have sufficient mobility, including but not limited to bending, reaching, and kneeling to complete daily duties in a timely and efficient manner. There is a possibility that due to parking availability and location of work, walking moderate to long distance may be required. Lifting to 40 lbs.

Salary

Posted Salary Range USD $85,000.00 - USD $93,000.00 /Yr.

Equal Opportunity & Diversity

Rivet Operations Company LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants based on race, color, creed, religion, medical condition, legally protected genetic information, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or Vietnam era, or other eligible veteran status or legally protected characteristics.