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Northrop Grumman · 1 month ago

Principal / Sr. Principal HPC Network Engineer (225484) - R10213824

Annapolis Junction, MD

Part-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$100K/yr - $150K/yr

5+ years exp

Northrop Grumman is a leading technology company with a rich history of innovation. They are seeking a High-Performance Computing (HPC) Network Engineer to monitor and maintain network performance within a high-performance compute cluster, contribute to the design of new clusters, and interface with various stakeholders to ensure optimal system performance.

AerospaceData IntegrationManufacturingRemote SensingSecurity

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Monitor and maintain performance of network within a high-performance compute cluster

Contribute to design of new high-performance compute clusters

Diagnose and resolve acute network faults

Interface with external network administrators to maintain system performance

Assess and report on network-induced operational risks and propose mitigation strategies

Configure networks to meet customer requirements

Interface with user support staff to assess operational reality and adapt to needs as they arise

Interface with HPC System Administrators to diagnose network limitations

Monitor and maintain network hardware

Qualification

Linux (Red Hat)Network fabrics knowledgeSecurity Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs)High-performance network hardwareIAT Level II certificationCisco network technologiesInfiniBandMPI-based implementationsParallel file systemsWritten communication skillsVerbal communication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree with 5 years' relevant experience; 3 years' experience with a Master's Degree; 1 years with PhD. Will consider 4 years additional experience in lieu of degree

Strong Linux (Red Hat) proficiency

Strong knowledge and experience with concepts of network fabrics for high-performance computing applications

Strong knowledge and experience maintaining compliance with Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs)

Strong knowledge and experience monitoring, maintaining, and benchmarking high-performance network hardware

Experience directing technical work of a small team of Linux Systems Administrators

Candidate must be a U.S. Citizen

Active US Government security clearance per customers requirements

Bachelor's degree with 8 years' relevant experience; 6 years' experience with a Master's Degree; 4 years with PhD. Will consider 4 years additional experience in lieu of degree

Demonstrated strong written and verbal communication skills