System Administrator I (High Performance Computing)

Vibrint; Lehi (UT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Vibrint seeks a System Administrator to deliver enhanced HPC capabilities across multi-vendor HPC servers and clusters. You will work with skilled engineers, supporting Linux/Unix environments and IT systems, while ensuring reliability and performance.

The role requires an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph and US citizenship. Join Vibrint to help power mission-critical analysis and scalable national security outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience with OS install, file system configuration and TCP/IP networking.
• Troubleshooting of HPC systems and software; scripting in Bash.
• Understanding of HPC architecture and high-speed networks.
• Familiarity with common IT tools and monitoring stacks.
• DoD 8570 IAT II level certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Configure, maintain Linux/Unix systems and load OS software.
• Provide Tier 1/2 support and incident resolution for IT systems.
• Manage daily operations of configuration and IT services.
• Monitor resources and perform capacity planning for HPC environments.
• Escalate and communicate status to management and customers.

Skills

OS install

Networking

Bash scripting

Troubleshooting

HPC architecture

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Grafana

Prometheus

Nagios

Slurm

git

Salt

Ansible

Job description

Vibrint transforms national security missions through advanced technology, data, and responsible intelligence solutions. Our teams design, secure, and sustain critical capabilities that enable faster, more informed mission decisions across some of the nation's most complex operational environments. By joining this particular High Performance Computing (HPC) prime contract, you'll help maintain and advance the computing infrastructure that powers unprecedented mission‑critical analysis, scientific discovery, and scalable national security outcomes.

As a System Administrator on this program, you will help deliver enhanced HPC capabilities across multi‑vendor HPC servers, HPC clusters, and specialized processing environments. You'll have the opportunity to grow your technical expertise alongside highly skilled engineers, collaborate with exceptional teammates, and directly contribute to missions that strengthen our nation's security. You'll also end your day knowing that you're doing work that truly matters.

Position requires an active TS/SCI with polygraph level clearance. US citizenship is required.

Responsibilities:

• Configure, maintain, and advance Linux and Unix operating systems and installs/loads operating system software, troubleshoot, maintain integrity of and configure network components, along with implementing operating systems enhancements to improve reliability and performance
• Provide support for implementation, troubleshooting and maintenance of Information Technology (IT) systems
• Provide Tier 1 (Help Desk) problem identification, diagnosis and resolution of problems
• Manage the daily activities of configuration and operation of IT systems
• Provide assistance to users in accessing and using IT systems
• Provide Tier 1 (Help Desk) and Tier 2 (Escalation) problem identification, diagnosis and resolution of problems
• Provide support to IT systems including day‑to‑day operations, monitoring and problem resolution for all of the client/server/storage/network devices, mobile devices, etc.
• Provide support for the escalation and communication of status to agency management and internal customers
• Optimize system operations and resource utilization, and perform system capacity analysis and planning

Qualifications:

• Experience with OS install, file system configuration, TCP/IP networking, configuration, operating system and application troubleshooting, BASH scripting, software compilation and install
• Understanding of HPC architecture, knowledge of high‑speed networks such as InfiniBand, Slingshot
• Familiarity with Jira, Confluence, Grafana, Prometheus, Nagios, Slurm, git, Salt, Ansible
• Proven troubleshooting skills - each system is slightly different and there's no "one fix" for a particular problem
• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline
• Minimum three (3) years of demonstratable system administration experience or eight (8) years minimum experience in lieu of degree
• DoD 8570 IAT II level certification

The pay range for this position is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Our approach to crafting offers considers various factors to provide an equitable and competitive comprehensive compensation package. These considerations include, but are not limited to, contracted rates, education, certification(s), experience, specific competencies required for this position, and geographic location.

Vibrint's comprehensive compensation package includes but is not limited to: competitive salary; annual merit‑based salary increase and discretionary bonus program; 401(k) plan with a company contribution; 11 paid federal holidays; 160 hours of paid time off; medical, dental, vision, life and short‑ & long‑term disability insurance; employee assistance program; and a generous professional development allowance.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, family structure, marital status, disability, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by law in all phases of the employment process and in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

An equal opportunity employer/disability/vet. Policy-Statement_EEO-EmployeesAndCandidates.pdf (vibrint.com)