HPC Linux Systems Administrator - GPU/Slurm, DoD STIGs

Virsig,-LL; Mississippi; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and welfare benefits

401(k) with company match

Professional development assistance

Job summary

VIRSIG is seeking an experienced HPC/Linux Systems Administrator to support NAVOCEANO’s on-site HPE GPU-accelerated cluster at Stennis Space Center, MS. You will manage installation, imaging, and operation of Linux HPC environments, ensure security compliance, and assist users with performance tuning for AI/ML workloads.

The role requires TS clearance readiness, DoD standards familiarity, and coordination with vendors for hardware or software updates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Hands-on Linux in an HPC environment is required.
• Experience with Lustre or similar parallel file systems and high-speed interconnects.
• Experience with Slurm and container technologies (Docker/Singularity/Apptainer).
• Familiarity with DISA STIGs, vulnerability management, and DoD security frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain HPC components including CPU/GPU nodes and interconnects.
• Build and manage OS images for compute nodes to ensure stability.
• Manage user accounts, access controls, and resource allocation; run Slurm scheduler.
• Monitor system health, perform maintenance and firmware updates; coordinate vendor repairs.
• Harden systems to DISA STIG requirements and support vulnerability management.

Skills

Linux HPC administration

Slurm scheduling

Docker/Singularity/Apptainer

DISA STIGs & DoD security

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Math/statistics coursework

Tools

Lustre

HPE Slingshot

GPFS

Docker

Singularity/Apptainer

Slurm

Job description

VIRSIG is seeking an experienced HPC/Linux Systems Administrator to support NAVOCEANO’s on-site HPE GPU-accelerated cluster at Stennis Space Center, MS. You will manage installation, imaging, and operation of Linux HPC environments, ensure security compliance, and assist users with performance tuning for AI/ML workloads.

The role requires TS clearance readiness, DoD standards familiarity, and coordination with vendors for hardware or software updates.