Amentum · 3 weeks ago
HPC Linux System Administrator
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expAmentum is a leading engineering solutions provider working with NASA on deep space exploration. They are seeking a HPC Linux System Administrator to support the Flight Sciences Laboratory, ensuring effective utilization of systems by FSL users and maintaining high-performance computing services.
Mechanical EngineeringSecurityTechnical Support
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Work with a team of System Administrators to build and maintain all FSL services
This will include: High Performance Compute (HPC) administration, High-end Linux workstation administration, High-speed networking, High-speed parallel filesystem administration, and more
Oversee high speed parallel filesystems administration and job scheduler administration
Strong skills in administration of parallel filesystems Lustre, GPFS, Administering SLURM job scheduling system
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 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
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
Amentum
Amentum is a technology and engineering company for security, defense, and energy.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$321.16M2025-03-12Post Ipo Secondary· $321.16M
2024-09-27IPO
2020-01-01Private Equity
Leadership Team
Ajay Nagar
Vice President
Darren Burton
Chief People Officer
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