HPC Linux System Administrator jobs in United States
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Jacobs · 7 hours ago

HPC Linux System Administrator

Jacobs is a leading engineering solutions provider working closely with NASA. They are seeking an HPC Linux System Administrator to support the Flight Sciences Laboratory, ensuring effective administration of high-performance computing and Linux systems to aid NASA's human spaceflight missions.

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Responsibilities

Work with a team of System Administrators to build and maintain all FSL services
Perform High Performance Computer (HPC) administration
Perform high-end Linux workstation administration
Support high speed networking
Perform high speed parallel filesystem administration
Oversee high speed parallel filesystems administration and job scheduler administration
Investigate system problems
Proactively monitor system health
Work with FSL users to make sure they can support the NASA human spaceflight mission

Qualification

Linux system administrationHPC job scheduler administrationHigh-speed parallel filesystem administrationSystem configuration managementMonitoringAlertingAdministration of LustreGPFSAdministering SLURMPlanningRedHat-based systemsInfiniBandProvisioners xCATProvisioners warewulfAnsible / ForemanSPACK software managerLog consolidationGit/GitlabNASA security mechanismsProblem solvingCommunication skillsTeamwork

Required

Typically requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent certification in a related area and a minimum of 5 years of experience in the field or in a related area
Experience in Linux system administration
Experience in HPC job scheduler administration
Experience in system configuration management
Experience in high-speed parallel file storage administration
Experience in monitoring and alerting
Demonstrated problem solving, planning, and communication skills
Ability to work in a team environment
Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency may be a requirement for this position
Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation

Preferred

Strong skills in administration of parallel filesystems like Lustre or GPFS and strong skills administering SLURM job scheduling system
Familiarity with RedHat-based systems
Familiarity with Luster High-speed Parallel Filesystems
Familiarity with InfiniBand
Familiarity with Provisioners (xCAT, warewulf)
Familiarity with Ansible / Foreman
Familiarity with SLURM resource manager
Familiarity with SPACK software manager
Familiarity with log consolidation and monitoring
Familiarity with Git/Gitlab and software development (CI/CD)
Familiarity with Johnson Space Center campus network
Familiarity with NASA security mechanisms (security plans, POAMs, ATOs, Risk Assessments)

Benefits

Excellent personal and professional career growth
9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off), when applicable
Onsite cafeteria (breakfast & lunch)
Much, much more!

Company

Jacobs leads the global professional services sector delivering solutions for a more connected, sustainable world.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$1.1B
2023-08-18Post Ipo Debt· $600M
2023-02-16Post Ipo Debt· $500M
1980-09-26IPO

Leadership Team

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Bob Pragada
Chair & Chief Executive Officer at Jacobs
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Paul Friedman
CTO, StreetLight Data
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