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HPC Linux Specialist

Atlanta, GA · On-site

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Administer Cadence design tools and related toolchains * Manage EDA license servers and license ... Experience with HPC clusters or distributed compute systems * Experience with automation tools and ...

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How much do hpc system administrator jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 28, 2026, the average yearly pay for hpc system administrator in Georgia is $75,089.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $59,100.00 and $87,800.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an HPC system administrator?

An HPC (High-Performance Computing) System Administrator is responsible for deploying, managing, and maintaining HPC clusters used for complex computations. Their duties include configuring hardware and software, optimizing system performance, ensuring security, and troubleshooting technical issues. They work with researchers, engineers, and developers to provide a stable computing environment that supports scientific simulations, data analysis, and other resource-intensive tasks.

What are the typical day-to-day responsibilities of an HPC system administrator?

As an HPC System Administrator, your daily tasks typically include monitoring and maintaining computing clusters, managing user accounts and permissions, deploying software updates, troubleshooting hardware and software issues, and ensuring optimal system performance. You may also assist researchers or engineers with job submissions, resolve resource bottlenecks, and participate in planning for future capacity needs. Regular collaboration with other IT staff and end users is essential to ensure that the computing environment meets evolving project requirements. This role provides a dynamic, team-oriented work environment where ongoing learning and problem-solving are key.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an HPC system administrator?

To thrive as an HPC System Administrator, you need expertise in Linux/UNIX system administration, networking, and high-performance computing architectures, often supported by a degree in computer science or a related field. Familiarity with workload managers (like Slurm), parallel file systems, scripting languages (such as Python or Bash), and relevant certifications (e.g., RHCSA or CompTIA Linux+) are typical requirements. Strong troubleshooting skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate complex technical concepts effectively are valuable soft skills. These competencies ensure reliable operation, efficient resource management, and effective support of users in demanding research and enterprise environments.

Infographic showing various Hpc System Administrator job openings in Georgia as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 85% Full Time, 12% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $75,089 per year, or $36.1 per hour.

High Performance Computing Administrator III

Savannah, GA • On-site


Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation
Aviation • 10K+ employees

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Full-time

Posted 14 days ago


Job description

High Performance Computing Administrator III in GAC Savannah
Unique Skills:
Essential Skills:
Linux Competency: Installation, configuration, command-line proficiency, and package management
Systems Management: Mastery of cluster deployment and configuration management tools: Satellite/Foreman, Warewulf, Ansible, Puppet, Terraform, etc.
Scripting Experience: Ability to script administrative tasks in Bash, Python, Perl, or other similar languages
Hardware Support: Ability to troubleshoot advanced hardware failures and apply repairs
HPC System Support: Scheduler management, complex code compilation, and multi-node application support
HPC System Engineering: Ability to design, build, and configure large-scale production-level systems with minimal supervision.
HPC Networking: Experience designing, deploying, and administering HPC networking platforms: InfiniBand, RoCE, etc.
Infrastructure Essentials: Experience with enterprise infrastructure tools: DNS, DHCP, PXE, identity management, etc.
Productivity Tools: Proficiency with Excel, Word, Powerpoint, Teams, or similar applications
Preferred Skills:
Storage: Experience designing, deploying, and administering enterprise or HPC storage systems: Lustre, VAST, FlashArray, etc.
Virtualization: Experience designing, deploying, and administering virtualization platforms: VMWare, HyperV, ProxMox, etc.
Security: Experience with vulnerability scanning and compliance standards: CIS, STIG, etc.
Education and Experience Requirements
Bachelor's Degree Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related curriculum or equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. A Masters degree may be used to offset one year of experience requirement; PhD may offset two years of experience. 7 years experience required. in HPC or scientific computing environment to include the installation, configuration and maintenance of Redhat Package Manager (RPM)-based Linux distributions (RedHat, SuSE).
Position Purpose:
Contribute to the creation of the strategic objectives of the High Performance Computing environment in the Advanced Computing Technologies department, as well as develop operational plans, goals, and strategies to best serve the Computational Fluid Dynamics, Simulation, and Modeling Engineering business units. Provide technical oversight and operational support to other members of the team to ensure continued sustained functionality of the HPC environment in accordance with the operational goals and plans. Responsible for the optimum integration of scientific applications to HPC technology and the exploration of new HPC technology to better meet the needs of the business.
Job Description
Principle Duties and Responsibilities:
Essential Functions:
  1. Assume responsibility for the day-to-day operations of Gulfstream's production HPC cluster.
  2. Assist end users running applications on the HPC cluster.
  3. Provide third level support for end users who experience problems on engineering workstations and remote visualization systems.
  4. Manage, maintain, monitor, and control interactive and batch processes, both scheduled and unscheduled (including on-request processing).
  5. Ensure engineering-defined batch processing and backups are completed in the correct sequence and within the established time periods.
  6. Suggest improvements to processing capabilities and efficiencies through system tuning and other hardware and software optimizations and improvements.
  7. Perform regular monitoring of utilization needs and efficiencies, and reporton tuning initiatives.
  8. Perform proactive failure trend analysis and root cause analysis for all system failures.
  9. Produce trend reports to highlight production issues and follow predetermined action and escalation procedures when issues are encountered.
  10. Monitor, verify, and make appropriate adjustments to support proper application executions.
  11. Provide technical solutions that meet performance and processing objectives of the business areas.
  12. Perform upgrades that comply with corporate policies and industry best practices.
  13. Provide leadership to HPC Administrators during system upgrades and outages.
  14. Create thorough upgrade plans that comply with corporate policies and industry best practices.
  15. Assist in the introduction of new technologies that can provide greater capabilities, improved productivity and reduce total cost of ownership.
  16. Participate in the design of HPC technical solutions.
  17. Continuously evaluate efficiency, existing technology effectiveness and interoperability and suggest areas for improvement.

Additional Functions:
  1. Maintain technical relationships with multiple hardware and software vendors. .
  2. Work multiple operational windows as required. .
  3. Provide on-call support 24x7 .
  4. Assist in development and implementation of technical, hardware and software standards. .

Perform other duties as assigned.
Other Requirements:
  1. Experience with management of infiniband-based Linux-based HPC clusters, high performance parallel storage, and configuration and management of cluster scheduling software.
  2. Experience managing High Performance Computing low-latency, high-bandwidth interconnects.
  3. Experience supporting Linux based scientific workstations running visualization applications.
This job requires one to be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
Additional Information
Requisition Number: 235640
Category: Information Systems
Percentage of Travel: Up to 25%
Shift: First
Employment Type: Full-time
Posting End Date: 09/04/2026
Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans
Gulfstream does not provide work visa sponsorship for this position, unless the applicant is a currently sponsored Gulfstream employee.
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