Senior System Administrator

Elite Edge Partners is seeking an experienced Senior System Administrator to support a major national laboratory in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Linux and High-Performance Computing (HPC) professional to join a highly skilled team supporting large-scale, advanced computing environments. The successful candidate will be responsible for system administration, installation, integration, upgrades, troubleshooting, security, and ongoing operations of complex HPC systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, provision, integrate, patch, upgrade, and troubleshoot Linux-based HPC systems in large-scale clustered environments.
• Administer Linux operating systems, including RHEL, Debian, CentOS, and Fedora .
• Support all phases of the HPC system lifecycle, including facility integration, system standup, acceptance, production deployment, and ongoing operations.
• Develop and utilize advanced scripting skills using Shell, Python, Perl , and other automation technologies to improve system administration efficiency.
• Install and manage system software, filesystems, networks, security components, and related infrastructure.
• Configure and monitor HPC storage environments using system utilities, command-line tools, and automation scripts.
• Support and troubleshoot HPC scheduling technologies such as PBS, Moab, and SLURM .
• Work with parallel filesystems including GPFS and Lustre .
• Support high-speed HPC interconnect technologies such as InfiniBand, Omni-Path, and Aries .
• Manage security technologies and components, including LDAP, SSL certificates, and third-party security products .
• Analyze hardware and software requirements, develop system designs and architectures, and evaluate system functionality and performance.
• Identify complex technical issues, develop solutions, and test and implement fixes.
• Collaborate with HPC team members, hardware engineers, facilities personnel, vendors, and external partners to deploy and maintain large-scale computing and storage systems.
• Work closely with research staff to support specialized requirements, non-standard configurations, and pre-release software within HPC environments.
• Develop infrastructure and system-management enhancements that improve the reliability, scalability, and efficiency of advanced computing systems.
• Take initiative to expand technical knowledge and expertise through hands-on experience, mentorship, and professional development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or another relevant discipline plus 5+ years of directly related experience , or 11 years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree .
• Must be a U.S. Citizen .
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy (DOE) Q Clearance .
• Position is performed onsite in Albuquerque, New Mexico , and candidates must reside in or be willing to relocate to the Albuquerque area.

Required Skills & Experience

• Extensive experience as a Linux Systems Administrator , including system installation, integration, image development, patching, upgrades, configuration, and complex problem resolution.
• Strong experience administering Linux systems within large-scale clustered or HPC environments .
• Demonstrated ability to analyze hardware and software requirements, develop system architectures, integrate hardware and software components, and evaluate system performance.
• Strong scripting and automation experience with Shell, Python, Perl , or similar technologies.
• Experience working independently while also collaborating effectively within a technical team.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively with vendors, engineers, researchers, facilities personnel, and other technical stakeholders.

Why Join Elite Edge Partners?

At Elite Edge Partners , we connect highly skilled technology professionals with challenging opportunities supporting mission-critical environments. This role provides the opportunity to work with advanced HPC technologies while contributing to projects supporting a major national laboratory.