Systems Administrator (HPC)

Fuse Engineering; Maryland; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Fuse Engineering is seeking a professional to support high-performance computing (HPC) server-class platforms in Maryland. The role involves installation, configuration, and administration of multi-vendor servers, ensuring efficient performance and the support of HPC infrastructure.

Candidates must have valid certifications such as RHCSA or higher, expertise in server environments, and experience with tools like ReS and SLURM. This position ensures the effective operation of essential IT systems.

Qualifications

• Installation and configuration of multi-vendor servers.
• Experience with HPC systems and performance tuning required.
• Valid RHCSA or higher certification is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Support high-performance computing server platforms.
• Administer multi-vendor servers and storage systems.
• Conduct testing during the purchase process of the HPS systems.

Skills

Multi-vendor server administration

HPC infrastructure support

Troubleshooting

Automation

Specialized software development

Performance tuning

Tools

Red Hat

SuSe

ReS

LSF

SLURM

IBM Blade servers

HP Blade servers

Job description

Description

Support High Performance Computing (HPC) server-class platforms, network devices, server interconnects, mass storage systems and supporting infrastructure services. One of the critical cornerstones of the IT environment is the closely coupled cooperation between and among the array of computational nodes, networks, storage, and security devices. Areas supported include HPC, HPC infrastructure support, networks, automation, and specialized software development.

Requirements

Installation, configuration, tuning, troubleshooting and administration of multi‑vendor servers running numerous COTS, open‑source, and in‑house applications to accommodate HPC Division IT support requirements.

• Multi‑vendor servers running Red Hat or SuSe with direct attached, FC SAN storage or SSDs
• Distributing computing tools such as ReS, LSF, and SLURM
• HPC farm systems, HPC MPP clustered systems, Front End servers of Special Purpose devices (SPDs)
• IBM or HP Blade servers with FC/SAS/Network back end
• Multi‑vendor filesystems such as XFS, GPFS and Lustre
• Pre‑Factory testing, Factory testing, system integration and Acceptance testing during the purchase process of the HPS systems

Accepted Professional Certifications Include

• Valid RHCSA or Higher
• Valid VMware certification

IAT Level II Certification Required.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER VETERANS DISABLED