System Administrator (HPC) Linux Emphasis

Interclypse; Maryland; On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

31 Days of Paid Personal Time Off

Unlimited 401K match up to 8%

100% company paid health insurance

Educational support reimbursement

Social events

Comprehensive leave programs

Job summary

A tech firm in Maryland is seeking a skilled Systems Administrator to provide comprehensive support for large-scale Linux infrastructure. You will be responsible for daily operations, troubleshooting, and optimizing system performance. Ideal candidates should have strong Linux CLI and scripting skills, as well as experience with virtualization and monitoring tools. This position offers mentorship opportunities and a positive work culture focused on professional growth and community impact.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in Linux administration across large-scale environments.
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues efficiently.
• Willingness to mentor and grow within the company.
• Knowledge of containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and distributed file systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage installation and configuration of software in Linux environments.
• Optimize system operations and conduct capacity analysis.
• Ensure system security compliance and reliability.
• Support system security, compliance with policies and SSP accreditation processes.

Skills

Linux CLI proficiency

Bash/Python scripting

Red Hat Satellite experience

VMware ESXi/virtualization

Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools (Ansible, SaltStack)

Monitoring platforms (Splunk, Elastic Stack)

Containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)

Distributed file systems (Weka, CEPH, GPFS, HDFS)

Network management

Atlassian Suite (Jira, Confluence)

Tools

Red Hat Satellite

VMware ESXi

IaC tooling

Job description

Description

Provides comprehensive systems administration support for large-scale Linux infrastructure, including HPC environments and IaaS platforms. Responsible for day-to-day operations, monitoring, problem resolution, and maintaining the security posture of compute, network, memory, and storage components.

Key Responsibilities

Manages the installation, configuration, and support of COTS/GOTS/FOSS software across large-scale Linux cluster environments. Performs Tier 1 and Tier 2 troubleshooting, diagnosis, and resolution of IT system issues, providing detailed feedback and escalation support to management and internal customers. Optimizes system operations, resource utilization, and conducts capacity analysis and planning. Configures and manages UNIX/Linux/Windows operating systems and network components, implementing enhancements to improve reliability and performance. Supports system security integrity and compliance with corporate STE/STN policies and SSP accreditation processes.

Requirements

Interclypse provides a uniquely cultivating environment where mentorship and continued learning create extraordinary professionals. Our goal is to empower our talent by putting you in the driver’s seat of your career. Software Engineering candidates have experience working in team environments, building software solutions for customers, and are looking to take their careers to the next level. Familiarity with the following tech stacks below is great but not a requirement.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in Linux CLI and scripting via Bash/Python.
• Experience with Red Hat Satellite, VMware ESXi/virtualization, IaC tools (Ansible, SaltStack), and monitoring platforms such as Splunk, Elastic Stack, HPE OneView, and Nagios.
• Familiarity with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), distributed file systems (Weka, CEPH, GPFS, HDFS), and network management including storage, load balancing, firewalls, and memory management.
• Experience with the Atlassian Suite (Jira, Confluence) is a plus.

Why You Might Like This Job

• You’re tired of working for a massive organization.
• You want to work for an established company that values your stable career.
• You want to work with a team that loves their job and making cool stuff.
• You want to be part of a team focused on making a positive impact.
• You want to grow your skills in management or work toward becoming an expert.
• You want to have the option for career mentorship, both in technology and in business.
• You value a company with a strong culture of growth and support.

Benefits

• Employee Impact Program: Every employee has the opportunity to define and get rewarded for their contributions toward the long‑term health of the company, customer, and employee. This program, in combination with our comprehensive time off and leave programs, allows you to design a career and compensation program that enables near infinite flexibility while ensuring both company, customer, and individual health and prosperity.
• 31 Days (248 hours) of Paid Personal Time Off (PTO) for any vacation, holidays, illnesses, and birthdays.
• Parental Leave: 40 Hours.
• Bereavement Leave: 24 hours.
• Military Reserve Leave: up to 80 hours, see employee handbook for details.
• Jury Duty Leave: 16 hours.
• Unlimited 401K match up to 8% of your salary up to the federal maximum.
• Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision): Premium is 100% company paid (contact us for specific plan details).
• Health Savings Account (HSA): Interclypse contributes $750 for individuals and $1500 for families.
• Vision Insurance.
• Dental Insurance includes orthodontics coverage.
• Life Insurance.
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance.
• Disability: Short‑term and long‑term disability coverage.
• Educational support: reimbursement up to the federal max of $5,250.
• Company apparel: $200 for company apparel each year.
• Social events: Holiday Party, Spring Picnic, Fall Picnic, happy hours and more.

Interclypse isn’t your typical company. We strive to have a positive & transformational impact on our community, our industry, and individuals. We keep this focus through our motto: "Doing What is Right". Apply today to see how you can join our winning team and start down the career path that’s right for you!

EOE

Interclypse is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.