Amentum · 6 hours ago
HPC Linux System Administrator
Amentum is a leading engineering solutions provider working with NASA, and they are seeking a HPC Linux System Administrator to support the Flight Sciences Laboratory (FSL). The role involves administering high-performance computing systems, maintaining Linux workstations, and ensuring that FSL users can effectively support NASA's human spaceflight missions.
Mechanical EngineeringSecurityTechnical Support
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
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 the following areas is needed for this position: Linux system administration
HPC job scheduler administration
System configuration management
High-speed parallel file storage administration
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 the following if preferred but not required for the position: RedHat-based systems
Luster
High-speed Parallel Filesystems
InfiniBand
Provisioners (xCAT, warewulf)
Ansible / Foreman
SLURM resource manager
SPACK software manager
Log consolidation and monitoring
Git/Gitlab and software development (CI/CD)
Johnson Space Center campus network
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
Amentum
Amentum is a technology and engineering company for security, defense, and energy.
Funding
Current Stage
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$321.16M2025-03-12Post Ipo Secondary· $321.16M
2024-09-27IPO
2020-01-01Private Equity
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