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HPC Systems Administrator AT&T SA2 Government

98K–168K
Onsite · Washington, District of Columbia
Posted August 7, 2026
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Overview

We seek a skilled HPC Systems Administrator to lead sustainment of Linux and Windows platforms at a Washington DC government contract. Responsibilities include managing clusters, supporting SRE teams, and optimizing performance. This role differs by focusing on large-scale HPC installations and unique security clearance requirements.

What You'll Do9

  • 1Transition new Linux clusters and SMP/MPP systems into operations
  • 2Operate monitoring and incident response tools like Grafana and Prometheus
  • 3Automate tasks using BASH scripts and configure Linux file systems
  • 4Support HPC workloads with tools like Slurm and Git
  • 5Provide user escalation and communicate with agency management
  • 6Optimize resource utilization through capacity planning
  • 7Analyze and resolve complex issues across heterogeneous systems
  • 8Hardening and patching Linux/UNIX/Windows environments
  • 9Implement OS-level enhancements for reliability and performance

Requirements5

  • 1B.S. in technical discipline with 5 years System Admin experience or 10 years equivalent
  • 2TS/SCI clearance with polygraph approval
  • 3DoD 8570 IAT II certification
  • 4Expertise with Red Hat CentOS Rocky Ubuntu and Lustre/GPFS file systems
  • 5Proficiency in Slurm, Ansible, and Jira/Git workflow management

Salary Insight

$98 - $168k per year

Location

Typeonsite
LocationWashington, District of Columbia

Required Skills

LinuxWindowsUNIXHPC clustersLustreGPFSInfiniBandSlingshotBASH scriptingSlurmAnsibleSaltGitJira
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