Senior Linux Systems Administrator / HPC

Kelly Services; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Vacation Time

Stock Options

Bonus eligible

Job summary

Kelly Services in Chicago is seeking a Systems Administrator to support advanced computing systems within a fast-growing data science environment. The role focuses on Linux infrastructure, HPC clusters, and modern automation tools such as Ansible, Docker, and distributed storage technologies.

You will work closely with researchers, own critical systems powering innovation, and help shape infrastructure strategy.

Qualifications

• Experience administering Linux systems in production.
• Scripting using Python or Bash.
• Background in systems, servers, or infrastructure support.
• Knowledge of networking fundamentals such as TCP/IP and DNS.
• Experience with configuration management tools such as Ansible or Puppet.

Responsibilities

• Manage Linux-based infrastructure in a high-performance computing environment.
• Assist with networking and infrastructure tasks.
• Develop automation scripts and tooling to reduce manual work.
• Collaborate with researchers to support data processing workloads.
• Monitor and tune performance across systems.

Skills

Linux administration

Python or Bash scripting

Networking fundamentals

Systems/infra support

Configuration management

Tools

Ansible

Puppet

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

$100000 - $120000

A leading institution in Chicago is hiring a Systems Administrator to support advanced computing systems within a fast-growing data science environment. This role focuses on Linux infrastructure, high performance computing clusters, and modern automation tools such as Ansible, Docker, and distributed storage technologies.

This is a unique opportunity to work in a highly technical environment supporting cutting edge research in artificial intelligence and large-scale data processing. The team is looking for someone who thrives in complex systems, enjoys solving deep technical challenges, and wants to play a key role in shaping infrastructure strategy. You will gain exposure to HPC environments, collaborate directly with researchers, and take ownership of critical systems that power innovation.

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong experience administering Linux systems in production
• Experience with scripting using Python or Bash
• Background in systems, servers, or infrastructure support
• Knowledge of networking fundamentals such as TCP IP and DNS
• Experience with configuration management tools such as Ansible or Puppet

Desired Skills & Experience

• Experience supporting HPC or clustered computing environments
• Familiarity with distributed storage such as ZFS, Lustre, or similar
• Experience with container tools such as Docker or Kubernetes
• Exposure to multi-platform environments including macOS and Linux
• Experience with monitoring systems and performance tuning

What You Will Be Doing

Tech Breakdown

• 70% Linux Systems
• 15% Networking and Infrastructure
• 15% Automation and Scripting

Daily Responsibilities

• 70% Hands On
• 20% Team Collaboration
• 10% Project Ownership

The Offer

• Bonus eligible

You will receive the following benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Vacation Time
• Stock Options

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.