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PDS Tech Commercial

HPC Administrator III

Savannah, GA · On-site

$65.45/hr

Power the Future of Aerospace Innovation as an HPC Administrator, HPC Systems Administrator, or Linux Systems Administrator ! Location: Savannah, GA | Payrate: $65.45/hour | Schedule: 2nd shift or ...

GDIT

HPC Administrator

Hamilton, MT · Hybrid

$88K - $115K/yr

No We are seeking an HPC Administrator to join a Scientific Computing team supporting high-performance computing (HPC) and scientific research at NIAID. This role will provide local engineering ...

NextSilicon

HPC Systems Administrator

Minneapolis, MN · On-site +1

We're seeking a dynamic and results-oriented HPC/AI Systems Administrator to join our team. At NextSilicon, everything we do is guided by three core values: * Professionalism : We strive for ...

NextSilicon

HPC Systems Administrator

Minneapolis, MN · Remote

We're seeking a dynamic and results-oriented HPC/AI Systems Administrator to join our team. At NextSilicon, everything we do is guided by three core values: * Professionalism : We strive for ...

Indotronix International Corporation

HPC Sys Admin

MS · On-site

Role Overview We are seeking a Senior System Administrator for a High-Performance Computing (HPC) cluster. This role involves providing technical support that addresses customer business needs ...

Edgewaterit

Senior HPC System Administrator

Albuquerque, NM · On-site

$83K - $112K/yr

Overview Edgewater Federal Solutions is seeking a Senior HPC System Administrator to support a major national laboratory. The experienced and successful candidate shall work on independent tasks such ...

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HPC Administrators are IT professionals responsible for managing, maintaining, and optimizing high-performance computing (HPC) systems. They install and configure hardware and software, monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure the security and efficiency of HPC clusters. Their work supports researchers and organizations that rely on large-scale computational power for scientific, engineering, or data-intensive applications.

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To thrive as an HPC Administrator, you need expertise in Linux system administration, networking, and parallel computing, typically supported by a degree in computer science or a related field. Familiarity with HPC-specific tools like Slurm, PBS, or LSF schedulers, as well as experience with cluster management, storage systems, and scripting languages, is essential. Strong troubleshooting skills, attention to detail, and effective communication help you resolve issues and collaborate with diverse technical teams. These skills ensure reliable, efficient, and secure operation of high-performance computing environments critical to research and enterprise objectives.

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HPC Administrators often encounter challenges such as managing complex cluster environments, ensuring high availability, and troubleshooting performance bottlenecks. Staying current with rapidly evolving hardware and software technologies is also essential. To address these challenges, administrators typically use robust monitoring tools, automate routine tasks, and participate in ongoing training or professional development. Collaboration with researchers and IT teams is vital for aligning system configurations with user needs and optimizing computational resources.

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HPC administration involves managing and maintaining high-performance computing systems used for complex calculations and data processing. It includes tasks such as system configuration, user management, job scheduling, and ensuring system security and performance, often using tools like job schedulers and monitoring software. HPC administrators need technical skills in Linux, scripting, and hardware management to support scientific, engineering, or research environments.
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HPC Administrator III

Savannah, GA • On-site

PDS Tech Commercial
Recruiting and Staffing Services • 5 - 10K employees
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$65.45/hr

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Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 12 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Manage the day-to-day operations of a production HPC cluster.

  • Support engineers using HPC resources and provide advanced technical troubleshooting.

  • Monitor, maintain, and optimize Linux-based HPC systems, interactive processes, and batch workloads.

Job description

Power the Future of Aerospace Innovation as an HPC Administrator, HPC Systems Administrator, or Linux Systems Administrator !
Location: Savannah, GA | Payrate: $65.45/hour | Schedule: 2nd shift or weekend
PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a leader in the aerospace industry to hire an experienced High Performance Computing (HPC) Administrator . If you're passionate about Linux systems, scientific computing, and optimizing high-performance environments that drive engineering innovation, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact.
Drive Engineering Performance
As an HPC Administrator, you'll play a critical role in supporting the Advanced Computing Technologies team by maintaining and optimizing a production High Performance Computing (HPC) environment. Your expertise will enable Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), simulation, and modeling engineers to solve complex challenges and accelerate aerospace innovation.
What You'll Do
  • Manage the day-to-day operations of a production HPC cluster.
  • Support engineers using HPC resources and provide advanced technical troubleshooting.
  • Monitor, maintain, and optimize Linux-based HPC systems, interactive processes, and batch workloads.
  • Ensure scheduled processing, backups, and system operations are completed accurately and on time.
  • Analyze system performance, identify trends, and implement tuning and optimization improvements.
  • Perform root cause analysis and resolve system issues to maximize uptime and reliability.
  • Plan and execute system upgrades while ensuring compliance with corporate standards and industry best practices.
  • Lead and support HPC administrators during upgrades, maintenance activities, and outages.
  • Evaluate and implement new HPC technologies to improve performance, scalability, and cost efficiency.
  • Collaborate with engineering teams to develop technical solutions that support simulation, modeling, and computational workloads.
  • Maintain relationships with hardware and software vendors and assist in developing technical standards.
  • Participate in an on-call rotation and provide 24/7 support as needed.

What We're Looking For
Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
    • A Master's degree may substitute for one year of experience.
    • A Ph.D. may substitute for two years of experience.
  • Minimum 7 years of experience in a High Performance Computing (HPC) or scientific computing environment.
  • Experience installing, configuring, and maintaining RPM-based Linux distributions, including Red Hat and SUSE .
  • Experience managing Linux-based HPC clusters utilizing InfiniBand networking.
  • Experience supporting high-performance parallel storage environments.
  • Experience configuring and managing cluster scheduling software.
  • Experience supporting Linux-based scientific workstations and visualization applications.
  • Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to support multiple operational windows and participate in a 24/7 on-call rotation.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience optimizing HPC performance for engineering simulation and computational workloads.
  • Knowledge of Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), simulation, or modeling environments.
  • Experience implementing new HPC technologies and infrastructure improvements.
  • Experience leading technical projects, upgrades, or system implementations.

Take Your HPC Career to New Heights
If you're an experienced HPC professional ready to support mission-critical engineering systems and help drive the next generation of aerospace innovation, apply today and join PDS Tech Commercial in powering what's next.
Pay Details: $65.45 per hour
Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.
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Military connected talent encouraged to apply
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Founded in 1977, PDS Tech, Inc. is one of the nation's premier specialty staffing firms with 31 offices nationwide.

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5,001 - 10,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Irving, TX, US

Year founded

1977

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