Principal HPC Systems Administrator

慨正橡扯; Linthicum (MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a Principal HPC Systems Administrator in Linthicum, MD. This role involves managing HPC systems, ensuring security compliance, and handling user and server management tasks. Successful candidates will hold a relevant degree and possess extensive Linux and HPC experience.

Qualifications

• 7 years of relevant experience for Associate's degree
• 3+ years of Linux OS experience required
• 3 years of HPC cluster management preferred

Responsibilities

• Perform as primary HPC systems administrator for classified contracts.
• Recommend system enhancements for reliability and performance.
• Adhere to information systems security guidelines.

Skills

Linux OS

Problem-solving

Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

IAT Level II certification

Tools

Slurm

Ansible

Kubernetes

Docker

Job description

Principal HPC Systems Administrator

United States-Maryland-Baltimore

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ID: R10194394

Job Description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and secure technological solutions to enable strategic objectives. We’re looking for innovators, who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in our shared mission, we will support yours of expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field or an industry thought leader. At Northrop Grumman, you will have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career.

Northrop Grumman Classified Solutions team is seeking a well-qualifiedHigh-Performance Computing (HPC) Systems Administratorto join its dynamic team of technical professionals in Linthicum, MD. Please note that due to the classified nature of this position, the selected candidate will be required to work on-site, full-time, at our Linthicum, MD campus, and that this isnota remote work opportunity.

Responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following:

• Perform as primary HPC systems administrator for a large, classified government contract.

• Communicate effectively at all levels of the organization, with internal and external customers, in written and verbal format.

• Maintain smooth operation of multi-user computer systems, including coordination with network, software, and system engineers, PC desktop technicians, project managers, end users, and customer and IT management.

• Recommend and implement system enhancements that will improve the performance and reliability of the system including installing, upgrading/patching, monitoring, problem resolution, and configuration management.

• Create and maintain user and computer accounts and modify file permissions and security access lists.

• Test new releases of products to ensure compatibility and minimize user impact.

• Develop and document technical processes and procedures as needed.

• Make recommendations to purchase hardware, software, and system components.

• Interact, meet, discuss, and troubleshoot issues with vendors and evaluate vendor products, services, and suggestions.

• Adhere to strict Information Systems security guidelines in all cases.

• Maintain security audit and logging information on all classified networked and standalone computers as directed by the Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM).

• Work under minimal direction and independently determine and develop approach to solutions.

Basic Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree with 7 years of relevant experience, or a Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of relevant experience, or a Master’s degree with 3 years of relevant experience; a High School diploma or equivalent with 9 years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a completed degree.

• Applicants must have an active DoD Secret level security clearance (at a minimum), to include a closed investigation date completed within the last 6 years, or must be enrolled in the DoD Continuous Evaluation Program (CEP), in order to be considered; the required security clearance must be maintained as a condition of continued employment.

• The selected candidate will be required to obtain and maintain a Special Access Program (SAP/SAR) clearance as a condition of continued employment.

• 3+ years of Linux OS experience.

• 1-2 years experience managing HPC clusters.

• Experience operating under and managing systems within current applicable information systems compliance standards.

• Experience operating under and managing systems within NISPOM Chapter 8, DCID 6/3-ICD 503, RMF, STIG, JAFAN, or JSIG information system environments.

• Ability to lift equipment weighing up to 40 pounds.

• Ability to work after hours and weekends as needed.

• Demonstrated experience with Slurm workload management system.

• Experience with Ansible or similar configuration management tools.

• Strong Knowledge of Linux/Unix operating systems and shell scripting.

• Basic understanding with HPC hardware components including servers, storage systems, and InfiniBand networking.

• Basic understanding of performance monitoring and tuning.

• Travel may be required.

Non-Technical Abilities and Certifications:

• IAT Level II certification (ex: Security+ CE) or greater, or the ability to obtain certification within 6 months of start date; maintaining the required certification will be a condition of continued employment.

• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.

• Excellent documentation abilities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with automation (Ansible, scripting).

• Experience managing containerized environments (Kubernetes, Docker).

• Experience working in a mixed environment (Windows\Linux).

• Experience working with direct connected hardware (lab equipment).

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in IS related field.

• Understanding of basic networking, including subnets, routing, and VLANs; Cisco experience and/or certification.

• Windows server management experience.

• Experience with Windows AD, LDAP, VMWare, and knowledge of SAN storage systems.

• Red Hat certification for current version.

• VMWare experience with current version.

• Knowledge of environmental monitoring tools (HBSS/Solar Winds/Splunk).

• Rudimentary Scripting experience.

• Experience with the creation and deployment of system images in an enterprise environment.

• Experience with Certification & Accreditation process.

• DoD 8570 Certification in a primary OS (Windows, Linux, Cisco).