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LinTech Global

Linux Systems Administrator

Frederick, MD · On-site

$90K - $100K/yr

HPC (High Performance Computing) Environment * Administer and support HPC clusters, including ... Ensure system availability, performance, and reliability across all platforms Leadership ...

BAE Systems

Linux System Administrator

Vicksburg, MS · On-site

BAE Systems is seeking Linux Administrators to support a team of administrators with standard Linux ... our HPC systems and software environment. * Assisting with forecast resource limitations and ...

BAE Systems

Linux System Administrator

Vicksburg, MS

BAE Systems is seeking Linux Administrators to support a team of administrators with standard Linux ... our HPC systems and software environment. * Assisting with forecast resource limitations and ...

BNH

Linux System Administrator

Arnold Air Force Base, TN · On-site

$70K - $124K/yr

Overview Job Title: Linux System Administrator Location: Arnold AFB Job Family Code: P - IT ... Unix/Linux/Windows workstation and server OS environments, hardware, software, mass storage, HPC ...

Parsons

Senior Linux System Administrator

Aberdeen, MD

$134K - $241K/yr

Parsons is looking for a talented Linux Systems Administrator to join a tight-knit team keeping ... Perform day-to-day administration on multiple HPC clusters, including installation, configuration ...

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How much do linux hpc system administrator jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 26, 2026, the average hourly pay for linux hpc system administrator in the United States is $51.96, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $41.11 and $62.50 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Linux HPC System Administrator, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Linux HPC System Administrator, you need expertise in Linux system administration, networking, and parallel computing environments, typically supported by a degree in computer science or a related field. Familiarity with HPC workload managers (such as Slurm or PBS), scripting languages (like Bash or Python), and monitoring tools is commonly required. Strong problem-solving, communication, and time-management skills help administrators effectively support users and respond to issues. These competencies ensure the reliability, performance, and security of high-performance computing clusters vital for research and enterprise operations.

What are some common challenges faced by Linux HPC System Administrators, and how can I prepare for them?

Linux HPC System Administrators often face challenges such as managing large-scale clusters, ensuring system stability, and maintaining high performance for compute-intensive workloads. You'll regularly troubleshoot hardware and software issues, coordinate scheduled downtimes for maintenance, and implement security updates without disrupting users. Preparing by gaining experience with cluster management tools (like Slurm or PBS), scripting for automation, and staying up-to-date with the latest in HPC technologies will help you succeed in this dynamic environment.

What is a Linux HPC System Administrator?

A Linux HPC (High Performance Computing) System Administrator is a professional responsible for managing, maintaining, and optimizing large-scale computing clusters that run on Linux operating systems. These systems are used for scientific research, engineering, and data-intensive applications that require significant computational power. The role involves installing and configuring hardware and software, monitoring system performance, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring security and data integrity. Additionally, Linux HPC System Administrators often support researchers and users by managing job scheduling systems, resource allocation, and software updates.

What is the difference between Linux Hpc System Administrator vs Linux Server Administrator?

AspectLinux Hpc System AdministratorLinux Server Administrator
CredentialsLinux certifications (e.g., RHCE), HPC-specific trainingLinux certifications, server management courses
Work EnvironmentHigh-performance computing clusters, research labsData centers, enterprise server rooms
Employer & IndustryResearch institutions, scientific organizationsBusinesses, IT service providers
Common Search/ComparisonFocus on HPC, parallel computing, cluster managementFocus on server setup, maintenance, and virtualization

The main difference is that Linux Hpc System Administrators specialize in managing high-performance computing clusters used for scientific and research purposes, while Linux Server Administrators focus on maintaining and supporting enterprise servers in data centers. Both roles require Linux expertise and certifications but serve different operational environments and industry needs.

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Infographic showing various Linux Hpc System Administrator job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 4% As Needed, 31% Full Time, 50% Part Time, 2% Temporary, 11% Contract, and 2% Nights. Highlights an 93% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $108,079 per year, or $52 per hour.

System Administrator - 3 (HPC, Linux)

Akina, Inc.

Annapolis Junction, MD

$180K - $220K/yr

Full-time

Retirement, PTO

Posted 19 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, Service Disabled, Veteran Owned, Small Business, looking for talented and ambitious individuals to join our team. We offer a generous compensation package that includes 24 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 certifications   Akina 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.
www.akina-inc.com/careers