Senior Linux Systems Architect for HPC & Automation

Savannah River National Laboratory; Aiken (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package

Medical, Dental, Vision options

Disability insurance

Job summary

Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL) is seeking a Linux Systems Administrator to design, deploy, and maintain scalable Linux infrastructure for high-performance computing workloads. The role supports multiple lab locations and emphasizes automation, security, and collaborative problem-solving.

You will manage virtualization platforms, authentication services, and configuration management while mentoring junior staff and leading projects from conception to deployment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience preferred
• 4+ years’ Linux experience, ideally with large-scale file system administration and support
• Must meet eligibility requirements to obtain and maintain a security clearance, which mandates U.S. citizenship

Responsibilities

• Architect scalable and reliable Linux systems for HPC workloads with performance optimization and maintainability
• Install, configure, and manage Linux servers/desktops across mixed environments
• Administer and optimize virtualization platforms to deploy virtual servers/desktops
• Write scripts to automate recurring tasks
• Deploy and centrally manage Linux systems using enterprise deployment tools
• Configure and maintain authentication systems (LDAP, AD, Kerberos)
• Manage configuration management platforms (Ansible, Puppet, Chef)
• Lead projects from planning through deployment and training
• Provide architectural direction to solve complex software/hardware issues
• Design and manage storage platforms and backup systems
• Evaluate new tools and document findings
• Communicate technical insights and mentor team members

Skills

Linux system administration

Scripting (Python, Bash, Perl)

Team collaboration and mentoring

Project leadership / planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering or equivalent experience

Tools

VMware

KVM

Proxmox

Foreman

Kickstart

MAAS

LDAP

Active Directory

Kerberos

Ansible

Puppet

Chef

Slurm

Moab

LSF

Docker

Job description

Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL) is seeking a Linux Systems Administrator to design, deploy, and maintain scalable Linux infrastructure for high-performance computing workloads. The role supports multiple lab locations and emphasizes automation, security, and collaborative problem-solving.

You will manage virtualization platforms, authentication services, and configuration management while mentoring junior staff and leading projects from conception to deployment.