HPC Access Control Specialist

HPC Access Control Specialist

Diaconia is looking for a talented HPC Access Control Specialist to join our amazing team! If you're looking to join a company that truly appreciates you and your talents, look no further! At Diaconia, we are committed to serving and caring for our colleagues, our clients and our community. Our team is made up of talented individuals who appreciate having the opportunity to contribute their knowledge and experience to further the growth and development of our industry. Our ideal candidates embrace diverse thinking, enjoy partnering with others and are seeking to make a difference!

We are currently searching for a new, full-time member for our team for the position of: HPC Access Control Specialist.

Provide support for DoD IT systems, ensuring secure and efficient access control for classified and unclassified environments. This role involves day-to-day operations, maintenance, implementation, and problem resolution for access control processes, databases, and user accounts. The position supports mission-critical operations requiring attention to detail, technical expertise, and adherence to security protocols.

Access Management:

• Create, modify, and close out sub-projects as needed.
• Administer user accounts, including granting and revoking access, allocating computer time, and monitoring sub-project usage.
• Add and remove co-investigators from sub-projects and assign allocations of computer time from reserve accounts.

Database and System Maintenance:

• Maintain access control databases and account information for classified systems.
• Update classified portals with current information and generate usage reports.
• Manage internal resource tracking systems to ensure accurate and up-to-date information.

UNIX Group Management:

• Create and maintain UNIX groups, manage access to shared software, and add or delete users as needed.

Operational Reporting and Analysis:

• Prepare and assess resource allocation/utilization data for High-Performance Computing (HPC) resources.
• Maintain records and generate monthly or ad hoc graphs and charts of resource utilization.
• Use Microsoft Office applications to create efficient and accurate reports.

Security and Risk Assessment:

• Prioritize operational requirements for Mission Assurance, addressing threats and risk assessments.

Disclaimer: The responsibilities and duties outlined in this job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this role. However, they are not exhaustive and may be subject to change or modification at any time to meet the evolving needs of the organization.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Strong understanding of IT systems support and access control processes.
• Proficiency with UNIX systems, including user and group management.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications for reporting and data analysis.
• Ability to manage classified system access control databases and ensure compliance with security protocols.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience with DoD IT systems and classified environments.
• Knowledge of High-Performance Computing (HPC) resources and related processes.

Deliverables:

• Access management updates and reports as required.
• Resource utilization data, charts, and analysis.
• Regular updates to classified portals and access control systems.

Security Clearance:

• Minimum of a DOD Secret clearance, with eligibility for TS/SCI preferred.