Senior HPC Linux Administrator | Mission-Critical & Secure

North Point Technology; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

North Point Technology in Herndon, Virginia is seeking a Linux Administrator SME to support mission-critical environments. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of experience with Linux systems, strong scripting skills, and a deep understanding of troubleshooting complex issues. This role requires an active TS/SCI clearance and entails responsibilities like administering and hardening systems, automating workflows, and partnering with teams to improve operations. Candidates with experience in High Performance Computing are preferred.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant professional experience.
• At least 5 years of experience developing or supporting system software in heterogeneous environments.
• Experience managing Satellite repositories for patching and custom kernel builds.

Responsibilities

• Administer, maintain, and harden Linux systems supporting HPC and other mission-focused programs.
• Troubleshoot complex operating system and kernel-level issues.
• Automate system configuration, maintenance, and patch management.

Skills

Strong scripting skills in Bourne/Bash and Expect

Debugging Linux kernel issues

Automating system configuration and maintenance with Ansible

Identity management systems (LDAP, token-based authentication)

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, AIS, or related field

Tools

Ansible

Satellite Server

Job description

North Point Technology in Herndon, Virginia is seeking a Linux Administrator SME to support mission-critical environments. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of experience with Linux systems, strong scripting skills, and a deep understanding of troubleshooting complex issues. This role requires an active TS/SCI clearance and entails responsibilities like administering and hardening systems, automating workflows, and partnering with teams to improve operations. Candidates with experience in High Performance Computing are preferred.