Senior Linux Administrator (HPC)

Overview

We are looking for Senior Linux Administrator with strong foundation in Linux administration expertise which will allow the candidate to build a career in high-performance computing (HPC). We will provide hands-on training and mentorship to help you develop the specialized skills needed to administer and engineer advanced HPC environments.

This position is performed onsite in Dayton, OH without remote or hybrid work options.  All candidates must have an active Top Secret clearance or equivalent. 

Relocation: Relocation bonus available for qualified candidates relocating to the Dayton area. Candidates outside the local area are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• The Linux System Administrator will provide operational support for HPC clusters.
• Provide rotational on-call requirements for operations of a 24x7 environment.
• Engage with the customer and participate in the evolution and maintenance of the technical infrastructure in addition to operationally supporting the on-site HPC environment.
• Provide communications with the Program Manager and working together to translate customer needs into actionable project tasks.

Qualifications

• Active DoD Top Secret security clearance or equivalent and relevant technical certifications (e.g., Linux+, Security+) are mandatory requirements for this position.
• 7 or more years of Linux systems administration, preferably in a Red Hat and/or Rocky environment.
• Strong knowledge of TCP/IP networking.
• Strong experience in Bash, Perl, and Python scripting in a version-controlled environment using Git.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to coordinate between multiple team members in remote locations between several disparate projects.
• Strong organizational skills

Preferred Skills/Experience:

• 5 or more years of HPC cluster system administration experience, preferably with Dell clusters.
• Experienced with system engineering in addition to system administration.
• Experience with job scheduling software (e.g., Slurm, PBS).
• Experience with cluster automation tools (e.g., xCAT, HPCM, Bright Cluster Manager).
• Experience with parallel filesystems (e.g., Weka, Lustre).
• Experience with high-speed interconnects (e.g., InfiniBand).
• Red Hat Certification (e.g., RHCSA, RHCE).
• Server automation experience (e.g., Puppet, Foreman, Ansible).
• Experience with MPI technologies.
• Experience with Warewulf cluster management and provisioning.
• Optimization experience with GPU based HPC clusters.

Place of Employment: On-site in Dayton, OH, there are no hybrid or remote work options.

Additional benefits include: 

• Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Disability, Life Insurance, and AD&D
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Pre-Tax 401K and/or After-Tax Roth IRA (with employer matching contribution)
• Tuition and Technical Training Reimbursement
• Exercise Reimbursement
• Computer Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
• Possess the ability to fulfill any and all office activities normally expected in an office setting, to include, but not limited to:  remaining seated for periods of time to perform computer entry, participating in filing activity, lifting and carrying office supplies.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to fifteen (15) pounds.
• Fine hand manipulation (keyboarding).

Work Environment:  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• May work prolonged or irregular hours.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Exposure to general office conditions while conducting office duties.

Working at Edgewater Federal Solutions:

Edgewater Federal Solutions is a privately held government contracting firm located in Frederick, MD. The company was founded in 2002 with the vision of being highly recognized and admired for supporting customer missions through employee empowerment, exceptional services, and timely delivery. Edgewater Federal Solutions is ISO 9001, 20000-1, 270001 certified, appraised at CMMI Level 3 Maturity for Development and Services, and has been named in the Top Workplaces in the Greater Washington Area Companies since 2018.

Edgewater Federal Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It has been and continues to be our policy to provide equal employment to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status and/or other status protected by applicable law. #LI-SE1