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Akina, Inc.

$180K - $220K/yr

Multi-vendor HPC servers, HPC clusters, and SPD servers. * Systems running Red Hat, CentOS, SUSE ... Configure and manage Linux, Unix, and Windows (or other applicable) operating systems and installs ...

Akina

System Administrator - 3 (HPC, Linux)

Annapolis, MD · On-site

$180K - $220K/yr

Multi-vendor HPC servers, HPC clusters, and SPD servers. * Systems running Red Hat, CentOS, SUSE ... Configure and manage Linux, Unix, and Windows (or other applicable) operating systems and installs ...

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As of Jun 4, 2026, the average hourly pay for hpc linux in the United States is $51.22, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $42.07 and $59.38 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To thrive as an HPC Linux Administrator, you need expertise in Linux system administration, networking, and high-performance computing (HPC) architectures, typically supported by a degree in computer science or a related field. Familiarity with cluster management tools (like Slurm or PBS), scripting languages (such as Bash or Python), and monitoring systems is essential, along with certifications like RHCE being advantageous. Strong problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and effective communication skills help in troubleshooting complex issues and collaborating with diverse technical teams. These skills are crucial for ensuring the reliability, scalability, and optimal performance of HPC environments in research or enterprise settings.

What are some common challenges faced by HPC Linux administrators, and how can they be addressed?

HPC Linux administrators often encounter challenges such as managing complex cluster environments, troubleshooting performance issues, and ensuring system security while supporting a diverse user base. Staying updated with the latest Linux distributions, scripting automation for repetitive tasks, and implementing robust monitoring tools can help address these challenges. Additionally, effective communication with researchers and end-users is crucial for promptly resolving technical issues and optimizing the computing environment.

What are HPC Linux administrators?

HPC (High Performance Computing) Linux administrators are IT professionals who manage, configure, and maintain Linux-based HPC clusters and supercomputers. Their responsibilities include installing and updating software, monitoring system performance, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring that computational resources are efficiently allocated to users. They play a critical role in supporting researchers, scientists, and engineers who rely on high-speed computing for complex simulations and data analysis. A strong understanding of Linux, networking, parallel computing, and scripting is essential for this role.

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AspectHpc LinuxHpc System Administrator
Primary FocusManaging Linux-based high-performance computing environmentsOverseeing entire HPC systems, including hardware, software, and network
Required SkillsLinux OS, scripting, cluster management, troubleshootingHardware knowledge, system configuration, user support, security
Work EnvironmentResearch labs, universities, tech companies with HPC needsData centers, research institutions, enterprise IT departments

Hpc Linux specialists focus on configuring and maintaining Linux-based HPC clusters, while Hpc System Administrators manage the broader HPC infrastructure, including hardware and network components. Both roles require Linux skills, but the System Administrator has a wider scope of responsibilities.

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System Administrator - 3 (HPC, Linux)

Akina, Inc.

On-site

$180K - $220K/yr

Other

Retirement, PTO

Posted 27 days ago

Job description

TS/SCI - Polygraph required
21-04.001
Description:
System Administrators (HPC), must provide High Performance Computing (HPC) services in the form of HPC enhanced sustainment capabilities to two geographically dispersed areas. These capabilities include:
  • Multi-vendor HPC servers, HPC clusters, and SPD servers.
  • Systems running Red Hat, CentOS, SUSE and custom vendor-specific operating systems, with high-speed shared storage (lustre and gpfs as examples), along with dedicated high-speed low latency network interconnects like Infiniband and Slingshot.
  • High speed shared parallel storage utilizes LUSTRE to provide performant shared storage solutions between two or more HPCs in a data center. An Interconnect service integrates HPC systems with a dedicated high-speed network connecting several storage appliances to dedicated HPC LNETs. These appliances would be available to various HPCs to enhance capabilities.
The HPC Operations Team must provide for implementing and managing monitoring capability required to track the health, status, and performance of the entire system to include its subcomponents (environmental, compute, storage, networks and applications) using various COTS and GOTS toolsets (such as Nagios, Splunk, Prometheus, etc.)
System Administrators (HPC) must support The HPC and ABS (ABUNDANTSHIELD high speed shared parallel storage) SRE teams and follow Government designated policies and procedures, developed to enhance the teams' ability to perform their sustainment responsibilities and to improve customer mission operations. The contractor must follow those Government designated policies and procedures, which include ticket tracking processes, change approvals and change management processes, coding specifications, and the support (and adherence) to processes and policies associated with the Government designated (and deployed) base SRE tools.
Proficient with the following (as specific position requires):
  • Provide support for implementation, troubleshooting and maintenance of IT systems
  • Provide Tier 1 (Help Desk) problem identification, diagnosis and resolution of problems
  • Manage the daily activities of configuration and operation of IT systems
  • Provide assistance to users in accessing and using IT systems
  • Provide Tier 1 (Help Desk) and Tier 2 (Escalation) problem identification, diagnosis and resolution of problems
  • Provide support to IT systems including day-to-day operations, monitoring and problem resolution for all of the client/server/storage/network devices, mobile devices, etc.
  • Provide support for the escalation and communication of status to agency management and internal customers
  • Optimize system operations and resource utilization, and perform system capacity analysis and planning
  • Provide in-depth experience in trouble-shooting IT systems
  • Provide detailed analysis and feedback to agency management and internal customers for escalated tickets
  • Provide support for the dispatch system and hardware problems and remains involved in the resolution process
  • Configure and manage Linux, Unix, and Windows (or other applicable) operating systems and installs/loads operating system software, troubleshoot, maintain integrity of and configure network components, along with implementing operating systems enhancements to improve reliability and performance
  • Support the design of systems, mission architecture and associated hardware
  • Possess a working knowledge and understanding of system administration interdependencies as part of the Service Oriented Architecture (SOA)
  • Analyze and resolve complex problems associated with server hardware, applications and software integration
Qualifications:
B.S. in a technical discipline and 10 years' experience as a System Administrator in programs and contracts of similar scope, type and complexity or 15 years' experience in lieu of degree.
DoD 8570 IAT II level certification required.
Salary Range:
$180k-$220k (Annually)*
**The range displayed above is a likely salary range for this position. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possible contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.
Akina is a Woman Owned, ServiceDisabled, Veteran Owned, Small Business, looking for talented and ambitious individuals tojoin our team. We offer a generous compensation package that includes24 days PTO accrued annually and 11 federal holidays. Our 401k is 100% vested on your start date and the company makes a direct contribution worth 10% of your salary. Akina covers 100% of healthcare costs for employees and 50% toward dependents. We offer educational assistance towards college classes and will cover costs associated with job related training and certificationsAkina is committed to excellence and creating innovative and flexible solutions for our clients. We are a small company with an open ear to our employees' needs in order to attract and retain quality talent that enables our customer's mission.
We are an equal employment opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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