Technical Expert/Functional Expert (HPC)

Wyetech, LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company where you’ll be at the forefront of technological innovation, tackling real-world challenges for federal clients. As a Technical Expert, you will lead the charge in developing cutting-edge solutions within a collaborative environment. Your expertise in high-performance computing and system administration will be crucial in architecting robust infrastructures and guiding a talented technical team. This unique opportunity offers a supportive culture that values your contributions and provides generous benefits, ensuring you thrive both professionally and personally. If you’re ready to make a significant impact, this role is for you.

Benefits

20% SEP IRA contribution

Generous PTO plan

Choice of Medical Plan Options

Vision and Dental

Life and AD&D Benefits

Short and Long-Term Disability

Employee Referral Bonus up to $10,000

Team-building events

Branded clothing orders

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in IT required.
• 8+ years in a complex IT environment providing functional expertise.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of solutions for HPC Infrastructure challenges.
• Provide expert consultations and maintain technical documentation.

Skills

Linux

VMware

HPC Infrastructure

XFS

GPFS

Lustre

Nagios

RedHat

SuSe

Distributed Computing Tools

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science

Master's Degree in Computer Science

Industry recognized professional certification

Tools

Red Hat Certification

VMware Certification

IAT Level II Certification

Job description

At Wyetech, you’ll be at the center of an award-winning corporate culture, breaking technological barriers and solving real-world problems for our federal government customers. We are committed to hiring the best of the best, and in return, we offer a world-class, truly unique employee experience that is rare within our industry.

Beyond Linux/VMware System Administrator IV functions, the Technical Expert (TE) provides leadership in developing cutting-edge solutions, strategies and protocols for the HPC Infrastructure environment. They handle the most complex challenges, lead research and development initiatives, architect and design initiatives, and provide expert consultations to Program Managers and IT staff. Technical Experts are expected to set educational performance standards for the technical team. TE’s are also responsible for maintaining technical working aids, creating and developing standard operating procedures, and conducting technical exchanges and leading brown bag sessions.

Due to federal contract requirements, United States Citizenship and position appropriate security clearance is required. (e.g. Active TS/SCI security clearance with agency appropriate polygraph).

Capabilities

• Configuration, tuning, testing, and advanced level troubleshooting and support of high performance filesystems such as XFS, GPFS and Lustre
• Advanced level troubleshooting and support of HPC farm systems and associated applications such as Nagios, xcat, failover software, and compilers
• Working knowledge of HPC MPP systems
• Configuration, tuning, testing, and advanced level troubleshooting and support of distributed computing tools such as RES, LSF and SLURM.
• Configuration, tuning, testing, and advanced level troubleshooting of RedHat and SuSe operating systems

Required Qualifications

• TS/SCI with agency appropriate poly
• TECHNICAL EXPERT,'FUNCTIONAL EXPERT shall have a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field, and have at least eight (8) years in a large and complex IT environment providing industry and government recognized functional expertise.

Or

• The individual shall have five (5) years of full time computer science work that can substitute for the Bachelor's degree, and have at least eight years in a large and complex IT environment providing industry and government recognized functional expertise.
• A Master's Degree in Computer Science or related field may substitute for two (2) years experience.
• An industry recognized professional certification may substitute as one year experience.

Accepted Professional Certifications

• Valid RHCSA or higher Red Hat certification
• Valid V M Ware certification
• IAT Level II Certification Required

The Benefits Package

• Wyetech believes in generously supporting employees as they prepare for retirement. The company automatically contributes 20% of each employee's gross compensation to a Simplified Employee Pension (SEP) IRA, with no requirement for employee matching. All contributions are fully vested from day one, ensuring immediate ownership of retirement funds.

Additional benefits include:

• Wyetech provides a generous PTO plan of up to 200 hours annually, aligned with applicable state leave regulations. Employees have the flexibility to adjust their PTO allocation at the start of each calendar year, ensuring it meets their evolving needs.

Full-time employees have the option to participate in a variety of voluntary benefit plans including:

• A Choice of Medical Plan Options, some with Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Vision and Dental
• Life and AD&D Benefits
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Hospital Indemnity, Accident, and Critical Illness Insurances
• Optional Identity Theft and Legal Protection Services

Company Environment & Perks

• Employee Referral Bonus Eligibility up to $10,000
• Mobility Among Wyetech-supported Contracts
• Various contract and work locations throughout Maryland, Virginia, Colorado, Texas, Utah, Alaska, Hawaii and OCONUS
• Various team-building events throughout the year such as: monthly lunches, summer company picnic, and an annual holiday party.
• Employees receive two complementary branded clothing orders annually.

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Pay Range: $ NO BID - $ NO BID per hour*

Hourly pay rates listed for this position serve as a general guideline and are not a guarantee of compensation. Compensation will vary dependent upon factors including but not limited to: Government contract rates; education; relevant prior work experience, knowledge, skills, and competencies; certifications, and geographic location. *Hourly pay rates reflect the pre-benefit gross wage amounts.

Wyetech, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Affirmative Action Statement:

Wyetech, LLC is committed to the principles of affirmative action in all hiring and employment for minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans.

Accommodations:

Wyetech, LLC is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible hiring process. If you need any accommodations during the application or interview process, please contact David Schroeder, Jr. at 844-WYETECH x727 or [e-mail]. We are happy to provide reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to all candidates.