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The Aerospace Corporation · 4 months ago

HPC Data Storage Engineer

Chantilly, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$135K/yr - $228K/yr

5+ years exp

The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. They are seeking a High-Performance Computing (HPC) Data Storage Engineer to join the Computational Services team, responsible for managing HPC storage and developing data management solutions for complex space enterprise problems. The role involves collaborating with engineers and scientists to ensure mission success of critical national space assets.

AerospaceGovernmentInnovation ManagementMilitary

Work & Life Balance

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Provide technical HPC support to engineers and scientists using corporate HPC Linux compute clusters as well as large shared-memory systems

Install and maintain HPC file systems, optimizing storage system cost and performance

Maintain HPC file system infrastructure including data protection, security patching and configuration improvements

Monitor and tune HPC file system performance, utilization, quotas and allocation

Implement and communicate data lifecycle management, tiered storage, and data sunset

Develop and implement efficient HPC data management policies and workflows to provide required performance while managing the cost of storing PB’s of data

Qualification

HPC environment experienceLinux system administrationParallel file systemsData protection managementHPC storage environmentsScripting proficiencyAutomation toolsSecurity hardeningCompTIA Security+ CECloud HPC experienceMentoring engineers

Required

Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent experience

5 years of experience in Linux system administration in an enterprise HPC environment

Strong technical understanding of Linux, networking and storage systems

Experience managing parallel file systems such as Lustre

Experience developing and maintaining data protection for HPC storage systems

Experience setting up HPC storage environments for both interactive and batch workloads

Proficiency in scripting and familiarity with automation tools such as Ansible or Puppet

Experience hardening Linux systems to meet security requirements

CompTIA Security+ CE certification or equivalent that meets DoD 8570.01-m requirements for IAT Level II personnel

Active Secret clearance with ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance. U.S citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance

7+ years of experience in an enterprise HPC environment

Familiar with broad types of storage systems such as NAS, SAN, and object storage

Experience implementing HPC data management strategy such as hierarchical tiered storage management that optimizes cost and performance

Proven ability to develop enterprise solutions, lead cross-functional teams and mentor other engineers

Preferred

Experience with cloud HPC, data storage, and cloud-based data backup and tiered storage

Experience implementing and maintaining quotas with Lustre / DDN

Proficiency with automation tools such as Ansible or Puppet for HPC

Active TS/SCI clearance with CI Polygraph

Benefits

Comprehensive health care and wellness plans

Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation

Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options

401(k) Plan — Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire

Flexible spending accounts

Variable pay program for exceptional contributions

Relocation assistance

Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career

Education assistance programs

An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect