The Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State University · 1 month ago
HPC/Linux Systems Engineer
Reston, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$97K/yr - $164K/yr
6+ years expThe Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State University is seeking a motivated HPC/Linux Systems Engineer to support the design and operation of Linux-based infrastructure for high-performance computing environments. The role involves collaborating with stakeholders to enhance architectural strategies, ensuring compliance with government standards, and providing technical guidance to teams and staff.
Universities
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Have deep knowledge of the Open Source technology platform stack to include operating systems (Linux), virtual machines, networking, data storage and backups, software applications, containers (Docker), container orchestration engines (Kubernetes), as well as the high-performance computing stack
Develop processes and practices for design, maintenance, continuity of operations (COOP), and secure operation of systems, all in compliance with US government and DoD standards
Develop and mature compute and lab environment Cloud technologies
Collaborate with leaders and stakeholders to analyze business needs to define and improve our architectural strategy
Provide functional knowledge of systems and manage end user relationships with system and technical teams
Conduct research on emerging technologies
Recommend new technology solutions or create solutions for existing systems to increase performance, efficiency, reliability, and security
Provide support for both new & existing systems, upgrades, and maintenance
Serve as technical liaison with other departments and organizations to implement, integrate, review, and evaluate technologies and services
Participate in the development, testing, and implementation of contingency plans
Research, establish, and maintain architectural processes and documentation in electronic iterative formats and enforce key system engineering standards, policies, and/or procedures
Lead and provide technical guidance to staff and teams
Qualification
Required
Deep knowledge of the Open Source technology platform stack to include operating systems (Linux), virtual machines, networking, data storage and backups, software applications, containers (Docker), container orchestration engines (Kubernetes), as well as the high-performance computing stack
Develop processes and practices for design, maintenance, continuity of operations (COOP), and secure operation of systems, all in compliance with US government and DoD standards
Develop and mature compute and lab environment Cloud technologies
Collaborate with leaders and stakeholders to analyze business needs to define and improve our architectural strategy
Provide functional knowledge of systems and manage end user relationships with system and technical teams
Conduct research on emerging technologies
Recommend new technology solutions or create solutions for existing systems to increase performance, efficiency, reliability, and security
Provide support for both new & existing systems, upgrades, and maintenance
Serve as technical liaison with other departments and organizations to implement, integrate, review, and evaluate technologies and services
Participate in the development, testing, and implementation of contingency plans
Research, establish, and maintain architectural processes and documentation in electronic iterative formats and enforce key system engineering standards, policies, and/or procedures
Lead and provide technical guidance to staff and teams
Enterprise level architecture design and/or implementation of high-performance computing systems
Exposure to or experience building & operating within a DoD environment, including knowledge of key NIST/ISO standards, DoD directives, and regulatory requirements (800-171/53 and STIGs)
Minimally requires a Bachelors' degree plus 6 years' related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Preferred
Automation of administrative tasks such as configuration and hydration of compute environments
Containerization technologies to include Kubernetes, Docker and Podman
Linux administration, security, and networking, and virtual machine technologies
DoD Architecture Frameworks (DoDAF) to protect data and infrastructure against threats
Compliance with cybersecurity policies, standards, and regulations, including DoD and US government guidelines
Developing and maintaining incident response plans and participating in incident response activities
Ability to review, monitor and analyze system performance to detect and respond to abnormal activity
Company
The Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State University
The Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State University is an integral part of one of the leading research universities in the nation.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
James Dromazos
CFO and Director of Business Services
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