High-Performance Computer (HPC) Systems Engineer Lead

Requirements: - Ensure the performance, security, and reliability of HPC and cloud infrastructure insupport of NCATS mission objectives- Demonstrated experience designing, deploying, and managing HPC environmentsutilizing technologies such as OpenHPC, Warewulf, and Slurm- Proven capability to lead operations of mission-critical HPC and cloud-basedinfrastructure supporting scientific research workloads- Experience integrating user-facing platforms (e.g., JupyterHub) with HPC systems toenable secure, interactive computing access- Demonstrated expertise in cloud infrastructure, including AWS environmentssupporting large-scale research initiatives (e.g., STRIDES or equivalent)- Proficiency in infrastructure automation and configuration management using toolssuch as Terraform, Ansible, and Packer- Experience implementing system monitoring and performance analytics tools (e.g.,XDMoD or equivalent)- Demonstrated ability to design and optimize GPU-enabled compute environmentsfor high-performance workloads- Experience applying security best practices, including system hardening alignedwith CIS benchmarks and use of compliance tools (e.g., OpenSCAP or equivalent)- Knowledge of Federal security requirements, including Risk ManagementFramework (RMF) and Authority to Operate (ATO) processes- Educational background in cybersecurity, computer science, engineering, or arelated field; advanced degree preferred- Demonstrated experience in systems lifecycle management, including patching,upgrades, and configuration control- Proven ability to support collaborative, multi-institutional computing environmentsand initiatives