Systems Engineer – HPC & GPU Infrastructure

FiveInsights; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Vexterra Group is seeking a mid‑career Systems Engineer to design, develop, and optimize GPU clusters for IC customers in Bethesda. This on-site, full-time role focuses on Linux-based HPC and GPU environments, tooling, and performance tuning.

Responsibilities include installation, benchmarking, and documentation of GPU/ HPC systems, with strong emphasis on power efficiency and industry insight. DoD IAT certifications and TS/SCI clearance are required or pursued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or higher in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• 4+ years of relevant systems engineering experience.
• Expertise in operating system integration for Linux.
• Strong hardware knowledge for Linux systems.
• Knowledge of parallel computing, graphics algorithms, and real-time rendering in Linux environments.
• Proficiency with scripting languages such as Python or BASH.
• Automation tools such as Ansible, Puppet, Salt, Terraform, etc.
• DoD 8570.11-IAT Level II/III certifications required.
• TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph required or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• HPC and GPU environment engineering: install and maintain GPU and HPC hardware on‑prem and cloud.
• Analyze HPC/GPU cluster performance and optimize across applications in Linux.
• HPC/GPU tooling: install and configure Slurm, PBS, Airflow, Kubernetes for workloads.
• Power efficiency: optimize GPU power consumption on Linux platforms.
• Testing and validation: design tests, run benchmarks, debug GPU performance.
• Documentation: maintain architectural specs and Linux GPU development best practices.
• Industry insight: track GPU trends and contribute Linux-focused optimization research.

Skills

Linux expertise

Scripting (Python/Bash)

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/EE or related field

Tools

Kubernetes

Docker

Slurm

PBS

Apache Airflow

Ansible

Puppet

Salt

Terraform

Job description

• Full-time
• Compensation: USD 170,000 - USD 210,000 - yearly

Job Description

Our partner, Vexterra Group,is looking for a mid-career Systems Engineer (Mid-Career) – HPC & GPU Infrastructure with a deep understanding of operating systems, hardware, Kubernetes, and NVIDIA GPU products. As a Systems Engineer (Mid-Career) – HPC & GPU Infrastructure, you will play a pivotal role in designing, developing, and optimizing GPU clusters for the IC community customers. This is a 100% on-site position. All work must be performed at the customer site in Bethesda at the Intelligence Community Campus.

Primary Responsibilities

1. HPC and GPU environment engineering: Contribute to the installation and maintenance of GPU

and HPC hardware on-prem and in the cloud, providing insights into hardware performance to

ensure efficient interaction with software components.

2. Performance Optimization: Analyze HPC/GPU cluster performance, identify bottlenecks, and

develop strategies to enhance performance across various applications in Linux, addressing both

hardware and software considerations. Regularly monitor and improve performance.

3. HPC/GPU tooling: Install and configure HPC/GPU job scheduling and workload management

platforms such as Slurm, PBS , Apache Airflow, Kubernetes

4. Power Efficiency: Work on power management techniques to optimize GPU power

consumption, ensuring efficient operation on both mobile and desktop Linux platforms.

Continuously assess and enhance power efficiency strategies.

5. Testing and Validation: Design and execute tests to validate GPU performance and functionality

on Linux, including stress testing, benchmarking, and debugging to ensure robust operation.

Maintain and expand the testing suite.

6. Documentation: Maintain comprehensive technical documentation, including architectural

specifications, code documentation, and Linux-specific best practices for GPU development.

Keep documentation up to date with changes and improvements.

7. Industry Insight: Stay updated on the latest trends, innovations, and competitive landscapes

within the GPU industry, contributing to research efforts and proposing Linux-specific

approaches to GPU design and optimization. Share regular updates and insights with the team.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's or higher degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• 4+ years of relevant systems engineering experience
• Expertise in operating system integration for Linux.
• Strong understanding of computer hardware architecture, particularly as it relates to Linux systems.
• Knowledge of parallel computing, graphics algorithms, and real-time rendering in Linux environments.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to collaborate within a team.
• Strong communication skills for conveying technical information in a Linux context.
• Proficiency with scripting languages such as Python or BASH.
• Proficiency with automation tools such Ansible, Puppet, Salt, Terraform, etc.
• Candidate must, at a minimum, meet DoD 8570.11- IAT Level II certification requirements (currently Security+ CE, CCNA-Security, GICSP, GSEC, or SSCP along with an appropriate computing environment (CE) certification). An IAT Level III certification would also be acceptable (CASP+, CCNP Security, CISA, CISSP, GCED, GCIH, CCSP).
• TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph required or a TS/SCI and willingness to obtain a Polygraph prior to starting.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of GPU virtualization, cloud computing, and emerging Linux-based technologies in the field.
• Experience with container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Experience with Prometheus/Grafana for monitoring
• Knowledge of distributed resource scheduling systems
• Understanding data center networking hardware and cabling concepts.
• Understanding of networking technologies such as DHCP, DNS, TCP/IP, VLANs, HSRP, and SNMP.
• Knowledge of data center networking security principles Firewall ACLs, IPS/IDS, and Policy Based Routing.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.