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HPC Systems Administrator
Location: On-site at customer location
Clearance Required: Top Secret (TS)
Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship required AND you must possess an active Top Secret clearance or higher.
Salary: 140-185K
Job SummaryWe are seeking a skilled HPC Systems Administrator to support and enhance High-Performance Computing (HPC) environments. In this role, you will provide technical consulting, maintain system health, and ensure performance and security across HPC systems. You'll work closely with internal teams and the customer, contribute to solution development, and serve as a subject matter expert in a mission-critical, fast-paced setting.
Key Responsibilities- Monitor and maintain the health of HPC compute, network, and storage systems
- Respond to and resolve client support tickets; create and manage support cases
- Maintain system availability and generate SLA tracking reports
- Perform monthly patching and semi-annual kernel upgrades
- Ensure compliance with system security requirements
- Assist with application installations and hardware/system deployments
- Troubleshoot and repair hardware, document actions, and manage part returns
- Participate in a 24x7x365 on-call rotation
- Collaborate with engineering teams on system expansion and implementation
- Active Top Secret clearance (or higher)
- In-depth technical knowledge of HPC systems and related technologies
- Proven ability to innovate and deliver new solutions
- Experience managing multiple projects across varied technologies
- Expertise in system availability, performance, and maintainability
- Strong system architecture skills and understanding of tech dependencies
- Advanced troubleshooting and root cause analysis capabilities
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including stakeholder engagement
- Comfortable with technical demos and presentations
- Capable of producing high-quality technical documentation and proposals
- Experience in large-scale enterprise environments
- Recognized SME in HPC or related fields
- Holds relevant industry/vendor certifications
- Awareness of market trends and commercial dynamics
- Flexible consulting style adaptable to various audiences
- Ability to identify and support upsell opportunities
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field, or
- 11 years of relevant professional experience without a degree
Required Certifications:
- CompTIA Security
- CompTIA Linux
- Top Secret (TS) Clearance
Our comprehensive benefits package for full-time salaried employees is effective immediately upon the start date. Benefits include comprehensive PPO medical coverage with access to a Health Savings Account (HSA) option, a vision plan, and dental insurance with the base dental plan option paid for by PGTEK. A TRICARE Supplemental Medical Insurance plan is also available. Life Insurance, Short and Long-Term disability, and Critical Illness insurance have premiums covered. Additionally, PGTEK offers a matching 401(k) plan and a discount on pet insurance through ASPCA Pet Insurance. An Employee Assistance Program is available at no cost to all employees. We offer a generous amount of PTO and Holidays, and an Education Assistance Program is available after 12 months of employment.
About PGTEK:
PGTEK is a true consulting organization dedicated to helping clients achieve their business and technology objectives utilizing our decades of experience and business relationships. PGTEK invests in the educational advancements of our staff by providing the necessary resources to complete Professional and Business Certifications. Our company is our people, and we treat them like family. EOE, including disability/veterans.
