Technical/Functional Expert (HPC)

Columbia Technology Partners, Inc; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Vision & Dental

401k retirement

PTO & Leave

Career growth stipend

Life & Disability Insurance

Profit Sharing Bonus

Referral Bonus

Job summary

Columbia Technology Partners seeks a Technical/Functional Expert (HPC) to provide advanced Tier 4 support for large-scale HPC environments. You will optimize performance of Linux-based systems, tune file systems such as XFS, GPFS, and Lustre, and administer SLURM/LSF across clusters.

The role requires a decade of experience in complex IT environments and DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification or equivalent. U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 10 years in large, complex IT environments with advanced expertise.
• DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification or equivalent.
• Experience with HPC systems and high-performance file systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide Tier 4 support for high-performance computing environments.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues across HPC systems and applications.
• Configure, tune, and optimize XFS, GPFS, Lustre file systems.
• Support HPC cluster environments with monitoring and failover tools.
• Administer SLURM, LSF, and related distributed computing tools.
• Configure and maintain Red Hat and SUSE Linux-based systems.
• Analyze system performance and implement infrastructure improvements.
• Support testing and validation of system changes and upgrades.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations to ensure reliability.

Skills

HPC Expertise

Linux Systems

Performance Tuning

Distributed Computing

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

10+ years IT experience (equivalent for degree)

Tools

SLURM

LSF

Red Hat Linux

SUSE Linux

XFS/GPFS/Lustre

Job description

Description

Columbia Technology Partners is seeking a Technical/Functional Expert (HPC) to provide advanced support for high-performance computing environments. This role focuses on Tier 4 support, system performance optimization, and resolving complex issues across large-scale HPC infrastructures.

The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in HPC systems, file systems, and distributed computing, supporting mission-critical environments and ensuring reliable performance across data-intensive platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide Tier 4 support for high-performance computing environments
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues across HPC systems and associated applications
• Configure, tune, and optimize high-performance file systems such as XFS, GPFS, and Lustre
• Support HPC cluster environments, including monitoring, failover, and system availability tools
• Administer distributed computing frameworks such as SLURM, LSF, and related tools
• Configure and maintain RedHat and SUSE Linux-based systems
• Analyze system performance and implement improvements across HPC infrastructure
• Support testing and validation of system changes and upgrades
• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to ensure system reliability and performance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field
  • Five (5) additional years of relevant experience may be substituted for a degree
• Minimum 10 years of experience in large, complex IT environments providing advanced technical expertise
• DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (or equivalent)
• Experience supporting HPC systems, distributed computing environments, and high-performance file systems

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required for all applicants. CTP is an equal opportunity employer and abides by applicable employment laws and regulations. All applicants and employees are subject to random drug testing in accordance with Executive Order 12564. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a security background investigation and polygraph.
• Certification Requirements:
  • DOD 8570 IAT Level II Certification

This position requires an active Security Clearance with appropriate Polygraph.

About us

Founded in 2007, Columbia Technology Partners is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business with a specialization in technology and management consulting committed to solving intricate and sensitive technology issues facing corporations and federal agencies. Since its inception, CTP has been instrumental in the technical design, engineering development, operational deployment, and support of key systems. With a proven track record in information security, project management, systems/network engineering, security risk management, vulnerability assessments, and mobile security implementation; our employees have the experience, expertise, and innovative thinking our customers need for results that exceed expectations. CTP staff have worked closely with both government engineers and management to gather mission requirements, develop the architecture to deliver the needed functionality and assess tools available to meet or exceed the needs of the mission.

At Columbia Technology Partners (CTP), we are united in being the best that we can be as individuals, but our core belief is that we can be better together. Together we will take on each mission with an execution process that authentically represents who we are. Our success relies on our team values, the foundation we built around them, and the Partners we become along the way.

That's why our pay is competitive, our missions are critical, and our benefits
represent what matters most to CTP: Our People.

Salary Range Transparency

At Columbia Technology Partners we are committed to transparency and fairness in our compensation practices. We believe in creating a work environment where employees feel valued, empowered, and rewarded for their contributions.

How We Determine Salary Ranges

• Job Role and Responsibilities: The specific duties and responsibilities associated with each role form the foundation of our compensation structure.
• Market Research and Industry Benchmarks: We conduct regular analysis of market trends and salaries across our industry, using reliable compensation data to ensure we stay competitive.
• Experience and Qualifications: An individual's experience, education, certifications, and specialized skills all contribute to determining their position within a salary range.
• Location: Salary ranges may be adjusted based on geographic cost of living, in accordance with local and national standards.
• Company Performance: Our compensation practices also take into account overall company performance and financial health, ensuring that we maintain sustainability while rewarding our team.

Really good benefits, for really GREAT people:

From our CTP Family to yours, we know how important these decisions are. Your benefits are about you, not us. Tell us what you need in order to see a future at CTP; let's get where you're going, together.

• Medical: CTP offers 3 superior plans, bringing our employees both in-network and out-of-network options.
• Vision + Dental: Both free to you + paid in full by CTP.
• Retirement: 401k - 6% company contribution
• PTO + Leave: A work life balance is extremely important to our team here at CTP, which is why our paid time off plans are so lucrative. Offering customizable leave plans to meet your needs is just one of our many perks! Jury Duty, Bereavement + Military Leave provided.
• Career Growth: Up to $10,000 provided for approved career-related learning, training, education, and/or tuition.
• Life and AD&D Insurance/Short-Term & Long-Term Disability: More peace of mind, at zero cost to you.
• Profit Sharing Bonus: End of year cash gets added to your bottom-line.
• Referral Bonus Program: Our tiered program provides an incentive with each stage of the hiring process your referral passes. Our bonuses range from $7,000-$20,000, if your referral joins the team.

Columbia Technology Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state, or local law. Our EEO policy reflects our commitment to ensure equality and promote diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Our policy applies to all employees, job candidates, contractors, stakeholders, partners, and visitors.

CTP was voted one of the top 25 best places to work in Baltimore by Baltimore Magazine!