HPC Infrastructure Platform Engineer

UT-Battelle; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

UT-Battelle at ORNL seeks an HPC Infrastructure Platform Engineer to join the NCCS HPC Infrastructure group. The role focuses on Linux and Kubernetes administration, identity management, and automation to support Frontier-era computing facilities in Oak Ridge.

You will lead small projects, mentor staff, and implement scalable, secure infrastructure. The candidate should have strong scripting skills and experience with OpenLDAP, VMware, and IaC practices, along with the ability to collaborate

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or closely related field with 5+ years Linux and Kubernetes administration, or master’s with 4+ years in Linux and Kubernetes.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Experience designing, building and maintaining Kubernetes platform tools.

Responsibilities

• Deploy, configure and manage Linux HPC-scale services (RedHat/Rocky).
• Build and maintain Kubernetes platforms, CI/CD pipelines, and automation.
• Manage identity and access with LDAP and PingFederate; secure access for users and workloads.
• Deploy, manage NCCS VMware environment; identify automation targets and drive projects.
• Lead small infrastructure projects; mentor teammates; drive improvements to systems.

Skills

Linux Admin

Kubernetes Admin

Identity & IAM

Automation/Scripting

Project Management

Leadership

Monitoring Tools

VMware/OpenStack

Git/GitLab

Networking & Linux Fundamentals

Education

Bachelors in CS or related field

Master's + 4+ yrs Linux/Kubernetes experience

Tools

OpenLDAP

DNS/DHCP

VMware

Puppet/Ansible

GitHub/GitLab

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

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.

NCCS Provides state-of-the-art computational and data science infrastructure coupled with dedicated technical and scientific professionals tackling large-scale problems across a broad range of scientific domains for accelerating scientific discovery and engineering advances. NCCS hosts the Oak Ridge Leadership Computing Facility (OLCF), one of the Department of Energy’s (DOE) National User Facilities which operates Frontier, the nation’s first exascale supercomputer.

Linux Administration

• 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

  Preferred Qualifications

  • 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.

  Other benefits include the following:

  • Prescription Drug Plan
  • Dental Plan
  • Vision Plan
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Contributory Pension Plan
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability Benefits
  • Generous Vacation and Holidays
  • Parental Leave
  • Legal Insurance with Identity Theft Protection
  • Employee Assistance Plan
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Health Savings Accounts
  • Wellness Programs
  • Educational Assistance
  • Relocation Assistance
  • Employee Discounts

  If you have difficulty using the online application system or need an accommodation to apply due to a disability, please email: [e-mail].

  This position will remain open for a minimum of 5 days after which it will close when a qualified candidate is identified and/or hired.

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  ORNL is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, are encouraged to apply. UT-Battelle is an E-Verify employer.