HPC and Linux Systems Specialist

Booz Allen Hamilton; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 176,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking a HPC Linux Systems Specialist to maintain and optimize on‑prem HPC/Linux infrastructure and drive performance improvements. You will help identify problem areas and opportunities for advancement in mission-critical systems for a government client.

You will work to ensure secure, reliable operation, with responsibilities spanning automation, monitoring, and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience with Bash/Perl/Python scripting.
• 5+ years Linux admin incl provisioning, updates, filesystems, user accounts, kernel modules.
• Experience with HPC batch systems (SGE/LSF/Slurm).
• Knowledge of cybersecurity principles for HPC environments.
• Knowledge of system performance monitoring and improvements.
• Ability to obtain Public Trust or Suitability/Fitness determination.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the current on-prem HPC/Linux architecture.
• Identify problem areas and opportunities for improvement with new technology.
• Provide customers insights into their network through monitoring and performance management.
• Collaborate with change control, environment, network, and security teams as needed.

Skills

Bash/Perl/Python scripting

Linux administration

HPC batch systems (SGE/LSF/Slurm)

Cybersecurity basics

Performance monitoring

Public Trust eligibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

Singularity

Docker

Job description

Join a culture of empowerment and connectivity.

Develop your craft

Learn the skills you need to accelerate your career.

Discover benefits that your life and work.

Innovate with intention

Build mission-ready tech that protects the nation.

Your combination of people skills and on-prem system management expertise makes you the team hero, solving one problem after another. What if you could use those skills to improve the te chn ology supporting public health? We’re looking for a candidate who spe cia lizes in HPC Linux systems to help us identify problem areas and opportunities for improvement in mission-critical work.

As a HPC and Linux Systems Spe cia list on our project, you’ll maintain the current on-prem architecture and constantly look for ways to make the infrastructure better using the latest te chn ology and the best implementation strategies. You’ll provide your customers insight into their network through monitoring and performance management.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:

5+ years of experience with systems automation scripting in Bash, Perl, or Python

5+ years of experience with Linux systems administration, including automated OS provisioning, sof tware updates and package management, user accounts management, filesystems and access management, compiling sof tware and kernel modules, versioning, or environment modules

Experience configuring, deploying, and managing batch queueing systems for HPC clusters such as SGE, LSF, or Slurm

Knowledge of cybersecurity principles and best practices for securing HPC environments

Knowledge of system performance monitoring and actions that can be taken to improve or correct performance

Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or Suitability/Fitness determination based on client requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Nice If You Have:

Experience coordinating with change control and environment management, network, and security teams

Experience in automation of server deployment, common tasks, and installation procedures

Experience developing systems monitoring dashboards and using monitoring tools

Experience with containers such as Singularity or Docker

Ability to maintain a positive attitude while working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment

Vetting:

Applicants selected will be subject to a government investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements of the U.S. government client .

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $77,500.00 to $176,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

HPC and Linux Systems Specialist

The Opportunity:

Your combination of people skills and on-prem system management expertise makes you the team hero, solving one problem after another. What if you could use those skills to improve the te chn ology supporting public health? We’re looking for a candidate who spe cia lizes in HPC Linux systems to help us identify problem areas and opportunities for improvement in mission-critical work.

As a HPC and Linux Systems Spe cia list on our project, you’ll maintain the current on-prem architecture and constantly look for ways to make the infrastructure better using the latest te chn ology and the best implementation strategies. You’ll provide your customers insight into their network through monitoring and performance management.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:

• 5+ years of experience with systems automation scripting in Bash, Perl, or Python

• 5+ years of experience with Linux systems administration, including automated OS provisioning, sof tware updates and package management, user accounts management, filesystems and access management, compiling sof tware and kernel modules, versioning, or environment modules

• Experience configuring, deploying, and managing batch queueing systems for HPC clusters such as SGE, LSF, or Slurm

• Knowledge of cybersecurity principles and best practices for securing HPC environments

• Knowledge of system performance monitoring and actions that can be taken to improve or correct performance

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or Suitability/Fitness determination based on client requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Nice If You Have:

• Experience coordinating with change control and environment management, network, and security teams

• Experience in automation of server deployment, common tasks, and installation procedures

• Experience developing systems monitoring dashboards and using monitoring tools

• Experience with containers such as Singularity or Docker

• Ability to maintain a positive attitude while working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment

Vetting:

Applicants selected will be subject to a government investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements of the U.S. government client .

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $77,500.00 to $176,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Identity Statement

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Candidate AI Usage Policy

AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.

Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration, whether it occurs in person or virtually. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.

• Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.

• Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility.

• Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.