What are the responsibilities and job description for the Scientific Computing Engineer – Senior position at NetImpact Strategies?
Job Description
NetImpact Strategies is seeking a Senior Scientific Computing Engineer to lead the design and optimization of the scientific computing infrastructure within an agency at a Federal Healthcare Agency.. This role involves high-level decision-making and strategy development for deploying integrated systems that support complex research activities, requiring extensive experience with HPC environments and advanced technologies.
This role is onsite in Bethesda, MD.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the administration and strategic enhancement of HPC clusters, Linux servers, storage solutions, and relational databases.
- Direct the installation, optimization, and maintenance of complex scientific and enterprise software environments.
- Design and oversee the integration of technical, IT, and organizational components into cohesive systems to support scientific research.
- Provide expert troubleshooting and technical guidance to resolve high-level system and software issues.
- Collaborate with research teams to understand their technical requirements and develop solutions that significantly enhance their computational capabilities.
- Mentor junior engineers and ensure best practices in systems administration and software deployment.
Qualifications
Required
- Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
- Extensive experience with system administration in HPC environments and advanced knowledge of Linux systems.
- Expertise in a broad range of technologies including VMware, SQL databases, and scientific computing applications.
- Demonstrated leadership in managing large-scale IT projects and teams.
- Exceptional communication skills, strategic thinking, and a proven track record in innovative solutions engineering.
Preferred
- Previous Federal Consulting Experience
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About Us
Perks of working at NetImpact Strategies
- Your health comes first – we offer comprehensive medical, dental, & vision insurance that starts the first of the month after you join the team
- Invest in your future – 401(k) Plan – Immediately vested employer contributions; no matching required
- Work hard, play hard – we offer a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy and observe ALL ten (10) federal holidays
- Pawsitively pawesome – Pet Insurance (because our little critters are part of our families, too!)
- Invest in your education – Tuition reimbursement, internal training programs, & company-sponsored industry certifications!
- Be part of a dynamic and collaborative work environment recently ranked by The Washington Post as a Top Work Place in 2019, 2021,2022, 2023, & 2024!
- Have fun and celebrate and give back – Team building activities, community volunteering, quarterly HQ days, wellness events, happy hours, family fun events, and more!
ABOUT US
NetImpact Strategies Inc. (NetImpact) has been a Trusted Advisor driving impact through digital transformation for the Federal Government for over a decade. We solve complex problems with innovation and agility to create meaningful, transformative, and enduring change. As Trusted Advisors, NetImpact professionals partner with customer agencies to deliver solutions that empower them to not only meet their missions but also realize their strategic vision through agile, outcome-focused solutions addressing both strategic and tactical requirements. We design and implement comprehensive, tailored solutions that are both mindful of the client's culture and organizational dynamics. NetImpact’s core values and commitment to a customer and results-oriented delivery approach has propelled our growth and enabled us to deliver impactful value across Strategic Consulting, Process Automation, Cloud, DevSecOps, Data and Analytics, and Cyber Security for the Federal Government.
ACCESSIBILITY NOTE
NetImpact Strategies is committed to complying with all applicable provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended (“ADA”), and applicable state and local laws. It is NetImpact’s policy not to discriminate against any qualified person or applicant with regard to any terms or conditions of employment on the basis of such individual’s disability. Consistent with this policy of non-discrimination, NetImpact will provide reasonable accommodations to an individual with a disability, as defined in the ADA or applicable law, who has made NetImpact aware of his/her disability, unless doing so would cause undue hardship to NetImpact. If you are an applicant and need reasonable accommodation when applying for job opportunities within NetImpact, or request reasonable accommodation to utilize NetImpact’s online employment application, please contact careers@netimpactstrategies.com.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
NetImpact is committed to the development of a creative, diverse, and inclusive work environment. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at NetImpact will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. NetImpact does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), marital status, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, and local laws (referred to as "protected status").
