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Rivet

Computing Specialist

Arlington, VA · On-site

$85K - $93K/yr

The Computing Specialist (High Performance Computing) provides technical and operational support to Office of Naval Research (ONR) Program Officers overseeing the Navy's High Performance Computing ...

Rivet

Computing Specialist

Arlington, VA · On-site

$85K - $93K/yr

The Computing Specialist (High Performance Computing) provides technical and operational support to Office of Naval Research (ONR) Program Officers overseeing the Navy's High Performance Computing ...

Na Oiwi Kane

Computing Specialist

Arlington, VA · On-site

$85K - $93K/yr

The Computing Specialist (High Performance Computing) provides technical and operational support to Office of Naval Research (ONR) Program Officers overseeing the Navy's High Performance Computing ...

Rivet

Computing Specialist

Arlington, VA

$85K - $93K/yr

The Computing Specialist (High Performance Computing) provides technical and operational support to Office of Naval Research (ONR) Program Officers overseeing the Navy's High Performance Computing ...

Peraton

Cloud/Computing Engineer

Herndon, VA · On-site

$57.25 - $76.50/hr

Research, evaluate, and deploy advanced cloud computing systems and large data analytics for clients in research and production areas. • Work with massive data sets, complex algorithms, and team ...

EMCO Technologies

Systems Administrator 3

Norfolk, VA · On-site

Preferred Qualifications • Existing Public Trust clearance • NASA experience • Support of research computing operations environment • Enterprise Virtualizations such as VMware ESXi / vCenter ...

EMCO Technologies

Systems Administrator 3

Hampton, VA · On-site

Preferred Qualifications • Existing Public Trust clearance • NASA experience • Support of research computing operations environment • Enterprise Virtualizations such as VMware ESXi / vCenter ...

EMCO Technologies

Systems Administrator 3

Hampton, VA · On-site

Preferred Qualifications • Existing Public Trust clearance • NASA experience • Support of research computing operations environment • Enterprise Virtualizations such as VMware ESXi / vCenter ...

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To excel in Research Computing, a strong background in computer science, data analysis, and scientific research methodologies is essential, often supported by an advanced degree in a STEM field. Familiarity with high-performance computing (HPC) systems, cluster management tools, programming languages (such as Python, R, or C++), and certifications in cloud platforms or data science are commonly required. Effective problem-solving, collaboration, and communication skills help professionals work closely with researchers and interdisciplinary teams. These skills and qualities are crucial for supporting complex computational research, ensuring efficient system use, and driving innovation in scientific discovery.

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A Research Computing job involves supporting computational and data-intensive research by providing expertise in high-performance computing (HPC), data management, software development, and cloud technologies. Professionals in this field work closely with researchers to optimize code, manage large datasets, and ensure efficient use of computing resources. They may also develop and maintain computing infrastructure, troubleshoot technical issues, and assist with grant proposals requiring specialized computing capabilities.

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HPC Support Engineer - TS/SCI Required

HPC Support Engineer - TS/SCI Required

Phoenix Operations Group

Charlottesville, VA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 22 days ago

Job description

Job Type
Full-time
Description
HPC Support Engineer - Charlottesville, VA (100% Onsite) - Active TS/SCI Clearance Required
About the Role
Phoenix is seeking an HPC Support Engineer to support users executing computational workloads within advanced Linux-based High Performance Computing (HPC) environments. This role is essential to ensuring efficient, reliable execution of distributed workloads, scientific simulations, and GPU-accelerated processing.
You will work directly with users and systems in a cluster-scale environment, helping optimize job performance, troubleshoot issues, and promote HPC best practices.
What You'll Do
  • Support execution of distributed compute workloads on HPC clusters
  • Troubleshoot job failures and performance issues
  • Assist users with scheduler job submission scripts (e.g., Slurm, PBS)
  • Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks across compute workloads
  • Support GPU-enabled workloads and CUDA-based processing
  • Guide users on efficient cluster utilization and HPC best practices
  • Assist with application execution, compilation, and runtime issues
  • Develop and maintain automation scripts and tooling
Required Qualifications
  • Active TS/SCI clearance
  • Ability to work onsite in Charlottesville, VA
  • 5+ years of experience in Linux environments supporting HPC or distributed compute workloads
  • Experience executing or troubleshooting workloads using:
    • Slurm
    • PBS / PBS Pro
    • Torque or similar schedulers
  • Strong command-line Linux experience (RHEL preferred)
  • Experience with scripting or automation (Bash, Python, or similar)
  • Ability to obtain DoD 8140 (8570) IAT Level II certification
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience supporting HPC cluster environments
  • Experience with MPI, OpenMP, or parallel computing frameworks
  • Experience supporting GPU workloads and CUDA environments
  • Familiarity with scientific or engineering applications in HPC environments
  • Experience with C/C++ or Fortran and compiler toolchains (GCC, Intel, LLVM)
  • Experience troubleshooting application build or runtime issues
  • Experience supporting research labs, university HPC, or defense environments
Technical Environment
You'll work in a cutting-edge environment that includes:
  • Multi-node Linux HPC clusters
  • Workload schedulers (Slurm, PBS)
  • Distributed computing frameworks (MPI, OpenMP)
  • GPU-enabled compute (CUDA)
  • High-performance networking (RDMA, InfiniBand)
What Makes a Strong Candidate
Top candidates typically come from:
  • HPC workload support or user-facing engineering roles
  • Research computing or university HPC centers
  • National labs or scientific computing environments
  • Defense or intelligence community computing programs
How to Apply
Qualified candidates should submit resumes that clearly highlight:
  • HPC workload execution or troubleshooting experience
  • Scheduler expertise (Slurm, PBS, etc.)
  • Linux-based compute environment experience
  • Distributed workload performance tuning
  • Automation and scripting experience

Benefits Offered:
Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance - 100% Company Paid Premiums
STD, LTD, and Life Insurance - 100% Company paid
401K - Automatic 10% company contribution; no matching required
PTO - 4 weeks/year
Holidays - 11 paid/year
Birthdays off with pay
Referral Bonuses - Upfront AND Annually Recurring
Open Source Bonuses - Contribute to our Github projects
Professional Development - Paid training, Certifications, and Enrichment
ABOUT PHOENIX OPERATIONS GROUP:
Phoenix Operations Group is a high-end engineering services company dedicated to protecting and advancing our national cyber resources. As a small company, we rely on innovation to continually advance our employees' skills and provide game-changing solutions to our customers.
Our technical competencies include Big Data analytics (batch and streaming), Cloud Computing infrastructure, multi-INT visualization, and enterprise architectures. We support operational missions (All-Source, Financial, CND) and serve as Product Owners for our open-source research initiatives.
Please visit us at http://www.phoenix-opsgroup.com for more information.
Phoenix Operations Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Phoenix Operations Group does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.

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