HPC Systems Administrator: Linux, Virtualization & Security

Space and Earth Science Data Analysis; Greenbelt (MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Space and Earth Science Data Analysis is looking for a System Administrator for the Integrated Modeling Computing Center (IMCC) in Greenbelt, Maryland. The candidate will support high-performance computing operations, providing both user support and security management for critical infrastructure.

The ideal candidate has a strong Linux background, experience with Agile methodologies, and excellent problem-solving skills. A MS degree and at least 5 years of relevant experience are mandatory.

Qualifications

• Advanced, production-level expertise in enterprise Linux distributions.
• Hands-on experience deploying and maintaining enterprise applications.
• Robust foundation in core security frameworks.
• Experience operating within modern Agile frameworks.
• Proficiency with virtualization platforms.

Responsibilities

• Administer and operate critical infrastructure supporting HPC operations.
• Provide specialized technical assistance and troubleshooting for research challenges.
• Implement security updates and coordinate system patches.
• Perform routine diagnostics and maintenance for high availability.
• Manage and maintain web infrastructure.

Skills

Expert Linux System Administration

Infrastructure Services Management

Systems Security Alignment

Agile Methodologies

Web Server Management

Virtualization Expertise

Education

MS degree

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Jupyterhub

Apache

Nginx

OpenStack

Kubernetes

Job description

Space and Earth Science Data Analysis is looking for a System Administrator for the Integrated Modeling Computing Center (IMCC) in Greenbelt, Maryland. The candidate will support high-performance computing operations, providing both user support and security management for critical infrastructure.

The ideal candidate has a strong Linux background, experience with Agile methodologies, and excellent problem-solving skills. A MS degree and at least 5 years of relevant experience are mandatory.