Junior Systems Administrator

Company: Maxar Technologies
Location: Herndon
Posted on: October 7, 2024

Job Description:

Summary: Junior Systems Administrator sought for dynamic and secure HPC environment with hands-on experience in managing and supporting HPC systems, working with advanced hardware, and collaborating with users to optimize system performance.

We are seeking a motivated Junior Systems Administrator with a passion for hardware and an eagerness to expand into a High-Performance Computing (HPC) environment. This is an exciting opportunity for individuals who want to develop their skills in a dynamic and secure setting while contributing to cutting-edge technology initiatives.

As part of our team, you will gain hands-on experience in managing and supporting HPC systems, working with advanced hardware, and collaborating with users to optimize system performance. You will be responsible for:

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• Installing, updating, and administering Linux operating systems (RHEL, Rocky, Debian, Ubuntu) on bare-metal hardware.
  
• Managing bare-metal hardware installations using PXE, manual, and automated methods.
  
• Configuring and maintaining user accounts, applications, OS packages, and kernel/OS settings.
  
• Working with various filesystems (xfs, ext4, nfs, fuse) and managing networking, firewall settings, and security hardening (STIG, OSCAP).
  
• Racking and connecting systems from hardware vendors (Dell, SM, HPE) and performing lights-out management for local and remote systems.
  
• Conducting firmware updates and management using BMC tools.
  
• Gaining familiarity with storage hardware including NAS, SAN, and direct-attached drives (SATA/SAS/NVMe).
  
• Understanding and managing PCIe cards (RAID, network, GPU).
  
• Developing a foundational understanding of HPC technologies, including:
  
• Parallel/distributed file systems (e.g., Lustre, Ceph, GPFS, GlusterFS, BeeGFS).
  
• High-speed interconnect fabrics (e.g., Infiniband, Omni-path, RoCE).
  
• HPC batch schedulers (e.g., PBSpro, OpenPBS, SLURM, Torque, HTCondor, SGE).
  
• Assisting users in understanding how HPC systems function and providing support as needed.
  
• Demonstrating a willingness to learn and grow in HPC methods and applications, with a desire for mentorship.
  
  
  Required Qualifications:
  
  
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  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or a related technical discipline, or equivalent combination of education, technical certifications, training, or work experience.
    
  • Active TS clearance adjudication with the ability to obtain SCI and polygraph.
    
  • Willingness to work 100% onsite in a secure environment.
    
  • Basic Linux skills (3-5 years of administration) with experience in installation, updates, and system management.
    
  • Hands-on hardware experience (3-5 years) with various vendors (Dell, SM, HPE) including racking systems and connecting network and storage devices.
    
    
    Desired Qualifications:
    
    
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    • Basic knowledge of HPC technologies (1-3 years of experience).
      
    • Familiarity with cluster managers (e.g., Bright Cluster Manager/Base Command Manager, xCAT, Warewulf, Rocks, Scyld) is a plus.
      
    • Strong willingness to learn and expand skill set in HPC environments.
      
      
      Maxar Technologies is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
      
      We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, health and welfare insurance, and 401(k) to eligible employees. The salary range for this position is $64,000.00 - $135,000.00 annually.

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