Senior Linux Systems Administrator – HPC & Infra

Columbia Technology Partners, Inc

Bluffdale (UT)

On-site

USD 95,000 - 125,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Columbia Technology Partners, Inc. is seeking a System Administrator 3 to sustain mission-critical IT systems across enterprise environments in Utah.

The role emphasizes high-performance computing, complex Linux administration, and advanced troubleshooting to maintain performance and reliability. You will manage scalable storage and networking fabrics (InfiniBand/Slingshot), use Ansible and Salt for automation, and contribute to monitoring with Nagios, Prometheus, and Grafana while supporting

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline (5 additional years of experience may substitute)
Minimum 10 years of experience as a System Administrator in similar environments
DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (or equivalent)
Advanced experience with Linux systems, HPC environments, and networking (including storage fabrics)
Experience with automation, monitoring, and performance tools (e.g., Ansible, Salt, Nagios, Prometheus, Grafana)

Responsibilities

Provide implementation, troubleshooting, and maintenance support for IT systems
Perform advanced Tier 2 problem identification, diagnosis, and resolution
Manage system operations, including monitoring, maintenance, and optimization
Configure, manage, and troubleshoot Linux operating systems across enterprise environments
Support HPC infrastructure, including high-speed networking (InfiniBand, Slingshot)
Administer and troubleshoot storage solutions, including Lustre file systems and DDN Exascaler appliances
Support TCP/IP networking and storage fabric environments
Utilize automation and configuration tools (Salt, Ansible) to improve efficiency
Maintain and enhance system monitoring and alerting (Nagios, Prometheus, Grafana)
Lead troubleshooting efforts and provide technical guidance for complex system issues