High-Performance Computing (HPC) System Administrator
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Job Description
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High-Performance Computing (HPC) System Administrator
Why This is an Exciting Role:
Boeing Intelligence & Analytics (BI&A) is seeking an HPC System Administrator to join their team. Responsibilities of this role include:
- Provide Linux and Windows administration support for implementation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of High-Performance Computing (HPC) clusters.
- Provide Linux and Windows support to IT systems including day-to-day operations, monitoring, and problem resolution for client/server/storage/network devices, mobile devices, etc.
- Configures and manages Linux and Windows operating systems and installs/loads operating system software, troubleshoots, maintains integrity, and configures network components along with implementing operating system enhancements to improve reliability and performance.
- Perform ongoing performance tuning, hardware upgrades, and resource optimization as required to maintain compliance with applicable security standards.
- Develops long-term solutions to problems utilizing existing policies, best practices, standards compliance, and peer input.
What Makes BI&A Different:
As a fully owned subsidiary of The Boeing Company, BI&A offers an optimal mix of a small company environment with exceptional opportunities supported by a large corporation.
Every day, Boeing Intelligence & Analytics supports global missions by building and delivering intelligence, analytics, and cyber solutions that enable users to advance national security. From hardware and software engineering solutions to analytics that keep this nation safe, we create value that meets users’ needs. With vibrant partnerships and innovative approaches, we serve the Intelligence Community through innovation and vision. We have provided our customers with the tools needed to counter evolve global and cyber threats, and to improve wartime decision-making.
- Our talented employees bring software development, systems engineering, and advanced analytics expertise.
- We offer numerous prime contract opportunities with customers headquartered in Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia, as well as subcontract opportunities that align with our areas of focus and additional opportunities nationwide through our parent company.
- We have current open positions on awarded programs across diverse customer sets and are anticipating upcoming contract awards with a 5-year life cycle and an additional 5 option years.
- Our diverse portfolio allows our employees to move to other projects and teams as they gain further proficiency in their current skill set and learn new skill sets along the way.
- We offer hands-on access to cutting-edge technologies and a culture of technical excellence.
Experience and Qualifications:
To be eligible for this demanding position, the ideal candidate should demonstrate the following experience and qualifications:
Required Education and Years of Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline with 9+ years of working experience OR an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD +4 years experience, Master's +7 years experience, 13 years related work experience).
Required Qualifications:
- Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph
- Experience with Slurm or similar workload manager in an HPC cluster
- Strong Linux and Windows skills and experience working in a Linux-based development environment
- Experience configuring and managing Linux and Windows operating systems in a secure environment.
- Experience installing/loading the operating system software, troubleshooting, maintaining system integrity, and configuring network components along with implementing operating system enhancements to improve reliability and performance
- DoD 8570 / CWIP certification - Security +CE
- 3+ years in the Intelligence Community
Desired Qualifications:
- LINUX certification
- Experience with Bright Computing platform
- Strong networking background
- Familiarity administering code repositories such as GIT and Subversion (SVN)
- Familiarity with the Agile (SCRUM) development methodology using continuous integration and delivery
- Familiarity with tracking and ticketing systems such as Atlassian products
Telework Availability: None
Summary Pay Range:
Please note that the information shown below is a general guideline only. Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
$123,300 - $150,700
BI&A is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to; race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law.
We have teams in more than 65 countries, and each person plays a role in helping us become one of the world’s most innovative, diverse and inclusive companies. We are proud members of the Valuable 500 and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to share with our recruitment team any accommodations required during the recruitment process. Accommodations may include but are not limited to: conducting interviews in accessible locations that accommodate mobility needs, encouraging candidates to bring and use any existing assistive technology such as screen readers and offering flexible interview formats such as virtual or phone interviews.