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As of Jun 23, 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.

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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.

What is an HPC System Administrator job?

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.

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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.

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Infographic showing various Hpc System Administrator job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 97% Full Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 94% In-person, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $88,927 per year, or $42.8 per hour.

Systems Administrator Level 1 with Security Clearance

GRVTY

Fort George G Meade, MD • On-site

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Posted 28 days ago

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What Impact You'll Have: GRVTY is seeking experienced Systems Administrators to support core Intelligence Community (IC) missions. As a cyber professional in the intelligence community, you will work as part of a team on the frontlines against our cyber adversaries. Description: The System Administrator will provide High Performance Computing (HPC) services in the form of HPC enhanced sustainment capabilities to two geographically dispersed areas.

These capabilities include: 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. Transitioning systems into Operations. This team works across organizations to provide for planning, delivery, and integration of new or additional HPC sustainment capabilities that include HPC systems, servers (cluster, SMP, MPP and SPD), and parallel file systems.

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. 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 What You'll be Owning: Conduct computer network defense.

Conduct target development for use or decision by Government personnel. Analyze and produce intelligence information. * Conduct computer/network security to provide advice to the Government.

Create and maintain documentation of their analysis. Ensure to routinely follow oversight and compliance. * Acquire/share job knowledge/skill.

Partner with team members on the contract, including government personnel and other partner companies. What You Must Have : Active TS/SCI with polygraph clearance. Most recent poly in the last 7 years.

DoD 8570 IAT II level certification B.S. in a technical discipline and 3 years of experience as a System Administrator in programs and contracts of similar scope, type and complexity or 8 years' experience in lieu of degree.

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