Onsite Federal HPC Linux System Administrator (TS/SCI)

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company; Maryland; On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company is seeking a dedicated Linux Systems Administrator for a federally focused HPC environment in Maryland. The role requires TS/SCI with Poly clearance and US citizenship, and is strictly onsite at Annapolis Junction.

You will lead system management, perform daily monitoring, and optimize performance while enabling customer success through on-site configuration and knowledge transfer.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related area of study OR equivalent work experience.
• 3+ years' HPC-related experience, ideally with large-scale HPC and parallel file system administration and support.
• Linux OS (RHEL or SLES) with workload management, parallel file systems, networking and security.
• Proficiency with multiple programming/scripting languages (e.g., Perl, Python, C).
• Ability to document processes and mentor knowledge sharing.

Responsibilities

• Be an active member of the HPE account team, interfacing with Service Delivery Manager, Sales, customer and site staff.
• Address customer inquiries on system software versions, lifecycles, new releases, and third-party apps.
• Maintain Linux system availability and document site procedures, diagrams, and configurations.
• Keep system software/firmware updated, including patches, updates, and OS upgrades.
• Troubleshoot hardware, software, and third-party issues with detailed analysis.
• Gather data, analyze, and escalate issues to ensure timely resolution.
• Implement solutions and document steps for repairs and workarounds.
• Share troubleshooting techniques and tools to grow organizational knowledge.
• Manage software issues for system and user applications; track defects.

Skills

Linux (RHEL/SLES)

Workload management

Parallel file systems

Networking & security

Scripting: Perl, Python, C

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering or related field

Equivalent work experience

Job description

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company is seeking a dedicated Linux Systems Administrator for a federally focused HPC environment in Maryland. The role requires TS/SCI with Poly clearance and US citizenship, and is strictly onsite at Annapolis Junction.

You will lead system management, perform daily monitoring, and optimize performance while enabling customer success through on-site configuration and knowledge transfer.