Job Description
The DevOps Software Engineer HPC Specialist supports and maintains high-performance computing environments and secure CI/CD infrastructure for scientific research, focusing on Linux cluster administration, workload management with Slurm, automation, and documentation within high-security, air-gapped settings.
Key Responsibilities
- Administer and troubleshoot Linux-based HPC clusters running Slurm
- Manage and maintain Slurm configurations and job scheduling policies
- Support scalable and automated scientific workflows in collaboration with researchers
- Monitor and optimize HPC performance, capacity, and reliability
- Develop and automate cluster management tasks such as node provisioning, software deployment, and user environment setup
- Administer and troubleshoot CI/CD infrastructure within air-gapped networks
- Contribute to Infrastructure-as-Code automation and system administration
- Collaborate with developers, system administrators, and research staff to support integrated platforms
- Write and maintain technical documentation
Requirements
- Proven ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly in both written and verbal formats.
- Hands-on experience administering Slurm workload manager in HPC environments.
- Knowledge of HPC environment architecture and common challenges in scientific computing.
- Strong Linux system administration skills.
- Proficiency in Python programming and scripting languages such as Bash or PowerShell.
- Experience with software packaging and environment management tools such as Conda in HPC contexts.
- Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
- Familiarity with air-gapped or high-security computing environments.
- U.S. citizenship.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance as required.
- Educational qualification of a Bachelor of Science degree with 2 years of experience or a Master of Science degree in computer science, computer engineering, or a related field.
Benefits & Perks
Compensation salary range: 99,705 - 124,683 USD
Work schedule: On-site position
Work environment perks: Highly secure, air-gapped environment
Additional benefits: Bonus benefits, potential for career growth based on experience and skills
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