Senior Linux Systems Engineer - HPC & Cloud Ops (TS/SCI)

Aqua IT; Chantilly, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Aqua IT is seeking an experienced System Engineer with Linux system administration experience to support cloud and on-premise systems within a mission operations team. The role focuses on operating and sustaining a mission-critical geospatial solution for DoD end users, including installation, configuration, administration, support, and maintenance of critical systems.

The ideal candidate will have extensive Linux/RHEL experience, HPC knowledge with Slurm and MPI, and capability to work with NGA

Qualifications

• Requires BS degree and 8+ years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 6+ years of prior relevant experience; OR additional years of experience in lieu of degree.
• Active TS/SCI Clearance with ability to obtain Polygraph post hire.
• Must meet DOD 8570 Certification (Security+ or equivalent or higher).
• Proactive self-starter with excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to adapt to new technologies and learn quickly.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Experience provisioning Linux end users and managing RHEL environments.
• Experience building multi-node environments for parallel workloads.
• Experience with Linux clusters (Slurm and MPI) for HPC systems.
• Strong NGA Networking knowledge.
• Proficient reviewing STIG/IAVA scans and remediating vulnerabilities.
• Experience performing Virtual Machine backups/snapshots.
• Experience with ISCP exercises security collaboration.
• Experience scripting for administration, configuration, troubleshooting, and automation.
• Knowledge of Systems, Architectural, SW Development and SW Sustainment Practices.

Responsibilities

• Take a leadership role in system changes and improvements.
• Work directly with government and contractor POCs to troubleshoot issues.
• Proactively recommend configuration changes to improve system performance.
• Maintain security compliance with government and contractor POCs.
• Author and update operational and security documentation, including troubleshooting guides and SOPs.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Linux administration

RHEL environments

HPC systems

Scripting

Security clearance

Communication

Documentation

Education

BS degree or higher

Tools

Jira

Confluence

VM backups

Job description

Aqua IT is seeking an experienced System Engineer with Linux system administration experience to support cloud and on-premise systems within a mission operations team. The role focuses on operating and sustaining a mission-critical geospatial solution for DoD end users, including installation, configuration, administration, support, and maintenance of critical systems.

The ideal candidate will have extensive Linux/RHEL experience, HPC knowledge with Slurm and MPI, and capability to work with NGA