Junior HPC Infrastructure Engineer - Full time travel role

PGTEK; Lemont (IL); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO medical coverage with HSA

Vision plan

Dental insurance

401(k) plan

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Education Assistance Program

PTO & Holidays

Job summary

PGTEK is seeking an entry-level Infrastructure / HPC Support Engineer to join our growing team. This role focuses on deployment, system support, and hardware troubleshooting within HPC environments, with nationwide travel and weekends at home.

A recent Bachelor’s degree or IT certifications such as CompTIA A+, Network+, or Security+ are valued. On-the-job training will accelerate your progression in Linux and HPC tasks. Salary: 70K.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or entry-level IT certifications such as CompTIA A+, Network+, or Security+.
• Entry-level or junior position with strong IT interest.
• Willingness to travel nationwide and work on-site at customer sites.

Responsibilities

• Assist with moving HPC materials, equipment, and racks into datacenter environments.
• Perform basic system administration duties across Linux systems integrated with Windows Server Active Directory domains.
• Execute top-of-rack cabling per configuration and deployment documentation.
• Manage operating system compliance, patching, and upgrades.
• Conduct hardware maintenance, diagnostics, and troubleshooting across multiple architectures.
• Ensure application integrity and availability; support new application installations and customer requirements.
• Maintain and test backup and recovery procedures.
• Safely operate lifts and move heavy components (up to 90 lbs with assistance; 50 lbs solo).
• Work on ladders and follow safety protocols.
• Experience with Linux operating systems (RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu).
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance; US citizen.
• Familiarity with Linux system administration and scripting.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

Skills

Willingness to travel nationwide

Education

Bachelor's degree

CompTIA A+

CompTIA Network+

CompTIA Security+

Tools

RHEL

CentOS

Ubuntu

Job description

We are seeking an entry-level (or Junior-level) Infrastructure / High-Performance Computing (HPC) Support Engineer to join our growing team. This role focuses on solution deployment, system support, and hardware troubleshooting within HPC environments. This person will travel nationwide to various customer sites, so you must be comfortable jumping on a plane often. You would be home every weekend.

While prior hands-on experience is not required, a strong passion for Information Technology is essential. We’re looking for bright, motivated individuals with a recent Bachelor’s degree or entry-level IT certifications such as CompTIA A+, Network+, or Security+.

You will receive on-the-job training, and those who demonstrate aptitude and initiative will quickly take on more advanced responsibilities within the Linux and HPC space.

Salary: 70K

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with moving HPC materials, equipment, and racks into place within datacenter environments

• Perform basic system administration duties across Linux systems integrated with Windows Server Active Directory domains

• Execute top-of-rack cabling per configuration and deployment documentation

• Manage operating system compliance, patching, and upgrades

• Conduct hardware maintenance, diagnostics, and troubleshooting across multiple architectures

• Ensure application integrity and availability; support new application installations, upgrades, and customer requirements in classified environments

• Maintain and test backup and recovery procedures

• Safely operate specialized lifts and move heavy components (up to 90 lbs with assistance; 50 lbs solo)

• Work on ladders and follow all safety protocols

• Experience with Linux operating systems (e.g., RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu)

• Must be a US citizen with ability to travel. A government clearance is preferred but not required.

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance at customer discretion

• Familiarity with Linux system administration and scripting

• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in fast-paced, dynamic environments

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills

• Ability to manage multiple assignments while balancing technical and business priorities

Our comprehensive benefits package for full-time salaried employees is effective immediately upon the start date. Benefits include comprehensive PPO medical coverage with access to a Health Savings Account (HSA) option, a vision plan, and dental insurance with the base dental plan option paid for by PGTEK. Life Insurance, Short and Long-Term disability, and Critical Illness insurance have premiums covered. Additionally, PGTEK offers a matching 401(k) plan and a discount on pet insurance through ASPCA Pet Insurance. An Employee Assistance Program is available at no cost to all employees. PGTEK offers a generous amount of PTO and Holidays, and an Education Assistance Program is available after 12 months of employment.

ABOUT PGTEK:

PGTEK is a true consulting organization dedicated to helping clients achieve their business and technology objectives utilizing our decades of experience and business relationships. PGTEK invests in the educational advancements of our staff by providing the necessary resources to complete Professional and Business Certifications. Our company is our people, and we treat them like family.

EOE, including disability/veterans