HPC Infrastructure Platform Engineer

UT-Battelle

Oak Ridge (TN)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 160,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Disability Benefits

Generous Vacation and Holidays

Relocation Assistance

Job summary

UT-Battelle’s High-Performance Computing Systems Section at ORNL is seeking an HPC Infrastructure Platform Engineer to join the HPC Infrastructure group. The role focuses on deploying, configuring, and managing HPC-scale Linux services (Red Hat/ Rocky), with emphasis on automation, security, and scalable platform tooling.

Responsibilities include building CI/CD pipelines, developing internal tools in Python, Golang, or Rust; managing identity services with LDAP and PingFederate; VMware

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or closely related field and a minimum of 5 years of experience in Linux systems and Kubernetes platform administration, or a master’s degree and a minimum of 4 years of experience in Linux systems and Kubernetes platform administration
An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered

Responsibilities

Deploy, configure and manage HPC-scale services in a Linux environment, primarily RedHat and Rocky
Perform regular patches, updates and backups
Monitor systems using Nagios and Grafana
Respond to and assist in troubleshooting issues
Design standardized and automated workflow patterns, build and maintain CI/CD pipelines
Offer self-service documentation and assistance to HPC Infrastructure group members
Develop, maintain and review high quality code for internal tools using Python, Golang, or Rust
Deploy, configure and support identity and access management services using LDAP and PingFederate
Maintain secure access for human users and automated workloads in Kubernetes
Deploy and manage resources in the NCCS VMware environment
Identify automation targets and lead automation efforts
Define policies for automation and configuration management
Lead small Infrastructure projects, mentor staff, and propose improvements

Skills

Linux systems

Kubernetes

Interpersonal communication

Team collaboration

Python

Bash

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field

Master’s degree in related field

Tools

Nagios

Grafana

GitHub

GitLab

VMware

LDAP

PingFederate

OpenLDAP

Job description

Overview

The High-Performance Computing Systems Section within the National Center for Computational Sciences (NCCS) is seeking an HPC Infrastructure Platform Engineer to join the HPC Infrastructure group. The preferred candidate will possess commensurate knowledge, skills and abilities in addition to relevant education, certifications, experience and demonstrated ability to work as a member of a team.

Requisition Id 16521

Major Duties/Responsibilities

Deploy, configure and manage HPC-scale services in a Linux environment, primarily RedHat and Rocky
Perform regular patches, updates and backups
Monitor systems using tools like Nagios and Grafana
Respond to and assist in troubleshooting issues

Kubernetes Administration

Build and maintain foundational internal platforms and tools to enable the HPC Infrastructure team to reliably deploy, monitor and scale applications
Design standardized and automated workflow patterns, build and maintain CI/CD pipelines
Offer self-service, excellent documentation and assistance to HPC Infrastructure group members for efficient consumption of platform services
Develop, maintain and review high quality code for internal tools using programming languages such as Python, Golang, or Rust

Identity Management And Security

Deploy, configure and support identity and access management services using LDAP and PingFederate
Maintain and enable secure access for human users and automated workloads in Kubernetes

Virtualization And Automation

Deploy and manage resources in the NCCS VMware environment
Identify potential automation targets and lead efforts to automate processes
Define policies and procedures for automation and configuration management for the team and organization as a whole

Project Management And Leadership

Lead small Infrastructure projects through the project lifecycle
Mentor and train junior staff, creating training documentation, holding knowledge sharing sessions, and fostering skill growth throughout the team
Propose and implement improvements to existing Infrastructure systems as well as new systems, processes and procedures

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or closely related field and a minimum of 5 years of experience in Linux systems and Kubernetes platform administration, or a master’s degree and a minimum of 4 years of experience in Linux systems and Kubernetes platform administration
An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered

Preferred Qualifications

Excellent interpersonal/communication skills and the ability to work within a team
Strong experience designing, building and maintaining Kubernetes platform tools
Strong working knowledge of Linux system fundamentals and common network protocols
Programming and scripting skills in common languages such as Python and bash
Understanding of versioning and code review tools like GitHub and GitLab
Experience implementing and supporting highly-available systems and services
Experience with configuration management tools such as Puppet or Ansible
Experience deploying and maintaining virtual environments using VMWare
Experience deploying, maintaining and troubleshooting a variety of infrastructure services such as OpenLDAP, DNS, DHCP, etc.
Ability to plan, prioritize and complete assigned projects with minimal supervision

Special Requirements

This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a clearance from the Department of Energy. As such, this position is a Workplace Substance Abuse (WSAP) testing designated position. WSAP positions require passing a pre-placement drug test and participation in an ongoing random drug testing program

About ORNL

As a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science national laboratory, ORNL has an impressive 80-year legacy of addressing the nation’s most pressing challenges. Our team is made up of over 7,000 dedicated and innovative individuals! Our goal is to create an environment where a variety of perspectives and backgrounds are valued, ensuring ORNL is known as a top choice for employment. These principles are essential for supporting our broader mission to drive scientific breakthroughs and translate them into solutions for energy, environmental, and security challenges facing the nation.

ORNL offers competitive pay and benefits programs to attract and retain individuals who demonstrate exceptional work behaviors. The laboratory provides a range of employee benefits, including medical and retirement plans and flexible work hours, to support the well-being of you and your family. Employee amenities such as on-site fitness, banking, and cafeteria facilities are also available for added convenience.

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