Senior HPC Systems Administrator/Advisor

Kelly Services; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off & holidays

401(k) plan

Job summary

Kelly Government Solutions seeks a Senior HPC Systems Administrator for NIH in Bethesda, MD. You will manage Linux HPC infrastructure, cluster security, and storage while coordinating upgrades and policy responses.

The role requires 14+ years in Linux/HPC with LDAP, MPI, virtualization, containers, and Slurm, plus scripting. Expect a long-term contract with comprehensive benefits and access to NIH resources.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, IT, or related discipline.
• 14+ years of progressively responsible experience including directing a major program, division, or operational unit with at least 5 years in Linux SysAdmin/HPC.
• Demonstrated research/analytical/problem-solving support experience.
• Experience with LDAP, MPI, virtualization/containers, Slurm or similar batch queuing, and scripting languages preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the Linux-based HPC infrastructure used by the Laboratory of Computational Biology for simulations, modeling and research.
• Provision and monitor network storage, patching, and upgrade the cluster.
• Develop modernization and upgrade recommendations to ensure HPC workflows run efficiently.
• Define target state for processes/tools/technology to meet evolving needs of NIH.
• Maintain two physical cluster spaces and coordinate facilities/ hardware requirements.
• Conduct needs assessments and recommend improvements to operations and infrastructure.
• Advise management on complex cluster issues and proactive strategies.
• Assist in budget management for maintenance and upgrades.
• Install, configure, and troubleshoot Linux OS, hardware, and related infrastructure.
• Provide timely responses to cluster policy/security inquiries.
• Develop dynamic web-based content for the program; participate in audits/trainings/site visits.

Skills

LDAP

MPI

Virtualization

Containers

Slurm

Scripting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/IT or related discipline

Tools

Linux OS

Networking

Job description

Kelly Government Solutions is a strategic supplier and business partner to the federal government and its key suppliers. Through our partnership with the National Institutes of Health, Kelly Government Solutions offers administrative, IT, engineering, scientific, and healthcare professionals the opportunity to work with the leading medical research center in the world. We are seeking an individual to work as a Senior High-Performance Computing (HPC) Systems Administrator at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda MD.

This is a long-term contract position which offers:

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit package
• Optional health, vision, and dental plans
• Vacation leave as well as paid federal holidays and 401K plan.
• Access to NIH’s unparalleled resources and niche scientific initiatives

KEY TASKS

(1) Support the Linux-based high-performance computing infrastructure used by the Laboratory of Computational Biology for simulations, modeling, and other scientific research

(2) Provision and monitor network storage systems, perform security patching, and assist in maintaining and upgrading the cluster

(3) Assist with technology tracking and conduct research and analyses to identify modernization, replacement, and upgrade requirements necessary to ensure the cluster continues to support the scientific workflows in the Lab.

(4) Work with staff to define a target state for the organization, processes, tools and technology required to meet the evolving needs of the Institute, including responsiveness to scientific and technological advances.

(5) Maintain the two physical cluster spaces, ensuring that facilities, hardware, and related operational requirements are properly coordinated and addressed.

(6) Conduct needs assessments and develop recommendations for improving current operations, infrastructure, and support processes.

(7) Advise management and staff on sensitive, complex, or technically challenging cluster issues and recommend proactive strategies for addressing them.

(8) Assist in managing the budget for maintenance and upgrades, including researching requirements, evaluating alternatives, developing recommendations, and supporting implementation.

(9) Install, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot the following: Linux operating systems, hardware, including desktops, servers, and related infrastructure.

(10) Provide timely responses to inquiries concerning cluster policies, security, operations, technology, and infrastructure.

(11) Work with staff to develop dynamic web-based and educational content for the program; participate in audits, training, and site visits as needed

KEY REQUIREMENTS

(1) Minimum of bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related discipline

(2) Minimum fourteen (14) years of progressively responsible professional experience including directing a major program, division, or operational unit where at least five (5) years of the experience are in Linux System Administration and/or High Performance Computing (HPC).

(3) Demonstrated experience providing research, analytical, and problem-solving support including the ability to investigate and respond to inquiries concerning policies and operational issues.

(4) Experience in LDAP, MPI, virtualization and containers, batch queuing systems such as Slurm, and/or scripting languages preferred.

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