LoBoS System Administrator

$132,600 - $198,800/Yr

Navigant Consulting - Rockville, MD

Full-time - Mid Level

Rockville, MD

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The LoBoS System Administrator is responsible for the day-to-day management of the LoBoS high-performance computing (HPC) cluster, ensuring its operational integrity and security compliance. This role involves collaborating with a small team to maintain the cluster's usability, manage hardware and software updates, and support researchers in their computational biophysics and chemistry investigations. The position requires a strong background in Linux systems administration and the ability to address technical challenges as they arise.

Responsibilities

• Manage the LoBoS HPC compute nodes, storage systems, and desktops.
• Ensure the cluster follows security best practices as determined by NIH and Department of Health and Human Services.
• Maintain the usability of the LoBoS cluster through hardware purchases and installations.
• Oversee network configuration, firewall management, file system management, and security.
• Manage batch queuing systems, database administration, and file transfer services.
• Collaborate with various teams to ensure compliance with policies and security controls.
• Evaluate existing systems for necessary updates and upgrades.
• Manage the budget for procuring new hardware and software.
• Prepare software documentation and technical reports related to assigned projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or Associates degree plus two years of additional experience in lieu of a Bachelor's degree.
• At least seven years of experience in Linux HPC systems administration.
• Comprehensive knowledge of shell scripting.
• Broad knowledge of systems administration tools such as Puppet and Ansible.
• Detailed knowledge of file system management, usage accounting, mail configuration, and database system administration.
• Knowledge of high-level computer languages such as C, C++, FORTRAN, Ruby, Perl, or Python.
• Experience implementing and managing SLURM batch queueing software preferred.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with government computer security rules and standards.
• Extensive knowledge of at least two high-level computer languages such as C, C++, FORTRAN, Ruby, Perl, or Python.
• Solid interpersonal, leadership, and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Benefits

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
• Parental Leave
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Group Term Life and Travel Assistance
• Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
• Health Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities
• Employee Referral Program
• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
• Care.com annual membership
• Employee Assistance Program
• Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and ID theft protection, etc.)
• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus