HPC Systems Admin II — Linux/Windows

Institute for Defense Analyses; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 91,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

Institute for Defense Analyses (IDA) in Princeton, NJ seeks a Systems Administrator II to maintain multiple IT systems, servers, and software. The role emphasizes security, availability, and performance while collaborating with IT staff and researchers.

The ideal candidate has a BS in CS or related field, strong Linux/Unix and Windows expertise, and experience with HPC tech such as Lustre storage, Slurm, HTCondor, MPI, and CUDA. Top Secret/SCI with lifestyle polygraph is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or equivalent experience.
• Advanced knowledge of Linux/Unix and Windows; HPC tech like Lustre, Slurm, HTCondor, MPI, CUDA.
• Three years IT experience; two years in systems administration.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain TS/SCI with lifestyle polygraph; DOD 8570 IAT II.

Responsibilities

• Provides operational support to ensure systems functionality, availability, security, and performance.
• Builds and implements IT technology initiatives. Partners with engineering staff for deployment and transition.
• Builds new physical and virtual servers to design specifications.
• Ensures all systems meet business and security requirements per DoD and agency directives.
• Maintains technical documentation, including SOPs and processes.
• Administers and maintains classified and unclassified systems to ensure optimum performance.
• Maintains technical proficiency and keeps abreast of industry trends.
• Communicates issues to supervisors and responds to after-hours support.

Skills

Linux/Unix

Windows

GPU-based systems

Lustre storage

Slurm

HTCondor

MPI

CUDA

InfiniBand

Education

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Institute for Defense Analyses (IDA) in Princeton, NJ seeks a Systems Administrator II to maintain multiple IT systems, servers, and software. The role emphasizes security, availability, and performance while collaborating with IT staff and researchers.

The ideal candidate has a BS in CS or related field, strong Linux/Unix and Windows expertise, and experience with HPC tech such as Lustre storage, Slurm, HTCondor, MPI, and CUDA. Top Secret/SCI with lifestyle polygraph is preferred.