Senior High-Performance Computing (HPC) Systems Administrator

Kelly Government Solutions is a strategic supplier and business partner to the federal government and its key suppliers. We are seeking an individual to work as a Senior High-Performance Computing (HPC) Systems Administrator at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda MD.

This is a long-term contract position which offers:

- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit package

- Optional health, vision, and dental plans

- Vacation leave as well as paid federal holidays and 401K plan.

- Access to NIH’s unparalleled resources and niche scientific initiatives

KEY TASKS

(1) Support the Linux-based high-performance computing infrastructure used by the Laboratory of Computational Biology for simulations, modeling, and other scientific research

(2) Provision and monitor network storage systems, perform security patching, and assist in maintaining and upgrading the cluster

(3) Assist with technology tracking and conduct research and analyses to identify modernization, replacement, and upgrade requirements necessary to ensure the cluster continues to support the scientific workflows in the Lab.

(4) Work with staff to define a target state for the organization, processes, tools and technology required to meet the evolving needs of the Institute, including responsiveness to scientific and technological advances.

(5) Maintain the two physical cluster spaces, ensuring that facilities, hardware, and related operational requirements are properly coordinated and addressed.

(6) Conduct needs assessments and develop recommendations for improving current operations, infrastructure, and support processes.

(7) Advise management and staff on sensitive, complex, or technically challenging cluster issues and recommend proactive strategies for addressing them.

(8) Assist in managing the budget for maintenance and upgrades, including researching requirements, evaluating alternatives, developing recommendations, and supporting implementation.

(9) Install, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot the following: Linux operating systems, hardware, including desktops, servers, and related infrastructure.

(10) Provide timely responses to inquiries concerning cluster policies, security, operations, technology, and infrastructure.

(11) Work with staff to develop dynamic web-based and educational content for the program; participate in audits, training, and site visits as needed

KEY REQUIREMENTS

(1) Minimum of bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related discipline

(2) Minimum fourteen (14) years of progressively responsible professional experience including experience directing a major program, division, or operational unit where at least five (5) years of experience are in Linux System Administration and/or High Performance Computing (HPC).

(3) Demonstrated experience providing research, analytical, and problem-solving support including the ability to investigate and respond to inquiries concerning policies and operational issues.

(4) Experience in LDAP, MPI, virtualization and containers, batch queuing systems such as Slurm, and/or scripting languages preferred.