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3B Staffing LLC

HPC System Engineer

Murphy, TX · On-site

Role: HPC Systems Engineer Contract: 3 to 6 Months + Possibility to extend Location: Remote, USA ... Administer NetApp storage systems (volumes, aggregates, qtrees, snapshots) * Manage replication ...

3B Staffing LLC

HPC System Engineer

Murphy, TX · On-site

Role: HPC Systems Engineer Contract: 3 to 6 Months + Possibility to extend Location: Remote, USA ... Administer NetApp storage systems (volumes, aggregates, qtrees, snapshots) * Manage replication ...

NextSilicon

HPC Systems Administrator

Minneapolis, MN · On-site +1

Advanced degree is a plus. * 5-10+ years of experience with HPC/AI system administration. * Deep ... Administer, install, monitor, and maintain HPC/AI systems, including compute nodes, storage ...

NextSilicon

HPC Systems Administrator

Minneapolis, MN · Remote

We're seeking a dynamic and results-oriented HPC/AI Systems Administrator to join our team. At ... Develop and maintain automation tools for system provisioning, configuration management, and ...

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How much do hpc system administrator jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for hpc system administrator in the United States is $88,927.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $70,000.00 and $104,000.00 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.

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Senior HPC Systems Administrator

Omega Enterprise Solutions, LLC

Annapolis Junction, MD • On-site

$155K - $194K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 7 days ago

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Senior HPC Systems Administrator
 Omega Enterprise Solutions is a Maryland-based, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) with a special focus on the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) and Intelligence Community (IC) mission and enabling technologies.  We are building a team with shared values and a passion towards our Vision and Mission.  Along with providing professional growth opportunities that are innovatively challenging and mission critical to our clients, we emphasize a life-focused everyday approach.  We are committed to life-long learning and provide a life-coaching method of management to empower and inspire you to become the best version of yourself in pursuit of a happy, healthy, and fulfilling life. 
Description

HPC SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR IV shall have a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field, and have ten years of demonstrable experience in system administration and support of a large client-server based IT enterprise. Or the individual shall have five years of full time computer science work that can be substituted for the Bachelor’s degree, and have ten years of demonstrable experience in system administration and support of a large client-server based IT enterprise. An industry recognized professional certification may substitute as one year experience.
Experience shall include installation, configuration, and networking of UNIX and/or NT based platforms. This experience shall include: creating, modifying and deleting user accounts, performing system back-ups, and maintaining system configuration files. Individual shall have a fundamental understanding of operating systems and be familiar with either UNIX or NT commands or utilities at the user level. Experience shall include the installation and configuration of hardware, operating systems, and commercial software packages. Individual shall be able to develop and implement enterprise backup/recovery strategies, server configuration and consolidation, and verification of the health and status of the entire IT infrastructure. Individual shall be able to provide support for enterprise services such as DNS, NFS, email services, security protection mechanisms, and the interoperability of UNIX and NT based systems.
*IAT Level II Certification Required*
 This Position requires an appropriate active Security Clearance and Polygraph.  
Responsibilities

SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR IV FOR HPC must have the following qualifications required by the relevant TTO:
Installation, configuration, tuning, troubleshooting and administration of:
  • Multi-vendor servers running numerous COTS, opensource, and in-house applications to accommodate HPC Division IT support requirements
  • Multi-vendor servers running Red Hat of SuSe with direct attached, FC SAN storage or SSDs
  • Distributing computing tools such as ReS, LSF, and SLURM
  • HPC farm systems, HPC MPP clustered systems, Front End servers of Special Purpose devices (SPDs) IBM of HP Blade servers with FC/SAS/Network back end
  • Multi-vendor filesystems such as XFS, GPFS and Lustre
  • Pre-Factory testing, Factory testing, System integration and Acceptance testing during the purchase process of the HPS systems
  • Accepted professional certifications include:
    • Valid RHCSA or higher Red Hat certification
    • Valid VMWare certification
Omega Enterprise Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants for employment are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class.