HPC Systems Administrator II | TS/SCI Clearance

TAP Engineering LLC; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 83,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off: 15–25 days

401(k) with employer match

Medical coverage for employees

Dental & Vision plans

Life insurance & disability

FSAs

Tuition reimbursement up to $36,000

Job summary

TAP Engineering is seeking a System Administrator II to support infrastructure and sustainment for high-performance computing environments in Annapolis Junction, MD. You will manage Linux/Unix systems, troubleshoot complex issues, and optimize performance for demanding mission requirements.

The role requires an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph, DoD 8570 IAT II certification, and a strong background in HPC networks and automation. Collaborative, mission-focused teamwork is essential.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with appropriate polygraph.
• DoD 8570 IAT II certification.
• Linux/Unix system administration experience.
• Networking and Bash scripting proficiency.
• Software build and installation experience.
• Familiarity with HPC architectures and high-speed networks.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Linux/Unix operating systems.
• Monitor HPC environments and optimize performance and resource usage.
• Develop Bash scripts to automate tasks and workflows.
• Support networking, storage, and related infrastructure.
• Document configurations and incident resolutions for stakeholders.
• Escalate complex issues and communicate system status clearly.

Skills

System administration

Linux/Unix

TCP/IP networking

Scripting (Bash)

Troubleshooting

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or 10+ years experience

Tools

Slurm

Salt

Ansible

Git

Jira

Confluence

Grafana

Prometheus

Nagios

InfiniBand

Slingshot

Job description

TAP Engineering is seeking a System Administrator II to support infrastructure and sustainment for high-performance computing environments in Annapolis Junction, MD. You will manage Linux/Unix systems, troubleshoot complex issues, and optimize performance for demanding mission requirements.

The role requires an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph, DoD 8570 IAT II certification, and a strong background in HPC networks and automation. Collaborative, mission-focused teamwork is essential.