HPC/Linux Systems Administrator for AI/ML Compute

VIRSIG, LLC.; Mississippi; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Company 401(k) match

Job summary

VIRSIG is seeking an experienced HPC/Linux Systems Administrator to manage on-site system administration, operations, and cybersecurity compliance for an HPE-based HPC cluster supporting AI/ML workloads for NAVOCEANO at NAVOCEANO Stennis Space Center in Mississippi.

The system features GPU-accelerated compute, Slingshot interconnect, a Lustre parallel file system, and image-based OS deployment infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Hands-on Linux in HPC environments
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience
• Experience with parallel file systems (Lustre) and GPU compute nodes
• Familiarity with Slurm and container runtimes (Docker, Singularity/Apptainer)
• Knowledge of DISA STIGs, vulnerability management and DoD security frameworks

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain HPC components (CPU/GPU nodes, Slingshot interconnect, Lustre FS)
• Build and manage OS images for compute/service nodes
• Manage user accounts, access controls, and Slurm scheduling
• Monitor system health, perform maintenance and firmware updates
• Maintain documentation of configurations, troubleshooting steps, and security controls
• Configure and manage network infrastructure and security (firewalls, switches, routers)
• Manage HPC storage with Lustre/GPFS and backups
• Install and maintain HPC/AI-ML stack (TensorFlow, PyTorch, Docker, Singularity) and licenses
• Provide user support for performance tuning and GPU utilization
• Harden systems to DISA STIGs and support compliance checks and remediation
• Train NAVOCEANO staff and transfer knowledge for autonomous operation

Skills

Linux administration

Communication skills

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Slurm

Lustre

Docker

Singularity/Apptainer

HPE Slingshot

Job description

VIRSIG is seeking an experienced HPC/Linux Systems Administrator to manage on-site system administration, operations, and cybersecurity compliance for an HPE-based HPC cluster supporting AI/ML workloads for NAVOCEANO at NAVOCEANO Stennis Space Center in Mississippi.

The system features GPU-accelerated compute, Slingshot interconnect, a Lustre parallel file system, and image-based OS deployment infrastructure.