Senior HPC Linux Systems Engineer

• This position can be remote • Must be eligible for a federal security clearance (US Citizen) Major Duties/Responsibilities: Systems Administration: • Lead the architecture and deployment of HPC-scale services • Create and maintain internal documentation of system architectures, configurations, and procedures • Serve as the highest tier of support for complex issues, providing quick and efficient resolution Virtualization and Automation: • Design, deploy, and manage resources in the NCCS VMware environment • Identify potential automation targets and lead efforts to automate processes • Define policies and procedures for automation and configuration management for the team and the organization as a whole Identity Management and Security: • Design and administration of RSA SecureID and PingFederate servers • Deploy, configure, and support identity and access management services such as single-sign-on on (SSO), OAuth, two-factor auth, zero trust, etc..… Project Management and Leadership: • Lead Infrastructure projects through all phases from planning to design, implementation, and support • Mentor and train junior staff, creating training documentation, holding knowledge sharing sessions, and fostering skill growth throughout the team • Propose and implement improvements to existing Infrastructure systems as well as new systems, processes, and procedures Basic Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a closely related field, and a minimum of 8 years of experience in Linux systems administration, or a Master’s Degree, and a minimum of 4 years of experience in Linux systems administration. • An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered. Preferred Qualifications: • Excellent interpersonal/communication skills and the ability to work within a team • Strong experience in Identity Management, supporting SSO, OAuth, and two-factor authentication primarily in PingFederate and RSA SecureID. Entra ID experience a bonus. • Strong working knowledge of Linux system fundamentals and common network protocols • Programming and scripting skills in common languages such as Python and bash • Understanding of versioning and code review tools like GitHub and GitLab • Experience implementing and supporting highly available systems and services • Experience with configuration management tools such as Puppet or Ansible • Experience deploying and maintaining virtual environments using VMWare • Experience deploying, maintaining, and troubleshooting a variety of infrastructure services such as OpenLDAP, DNS, DHCP, etc… • Ability to plan, prioritize, and complete assigned projects with minimal supervision Special Requirements: This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a clearance from the Department of Energy. As such, this position is designated as a Workplace Substance Abuse (WSAP) testing position. WSAP positions require passing a pre-placement drug test and participation in an ongoing random drug testing program.