High Performance Computing (HPC) Administrator

• Job Title: Technical/Professional - Systems Engineer (Level 3)

• Location: King of Prussia, PA 19406

• Business Organization: Space Systems

• Desired Start Date: 11/16/2026

• Duration: 11/16/2026 – 3/26/2027

• Pay Rate: up to $108.00 Hourly 

• Work Schedule: 5/40 - 1st Shift (Exempt, OT Status: Exempt)

• Security Clearance Required: Active Top Secret (Caveats: RD/FRD, CNWDI, FGI, UK SAP)

• Opportunity for FTE Hire: Yes

Position Overview

This position is a High Performance Computing (HPC) Administrator working in Littleton, Colorado. This role is responsible for supporting Tier 1 through Tier 3 issues across multiple environments, supporting infrastructure changes, large infrastructure projects, and providing overall service consistent with customer care objectives.

The position requires successful utilization of senior-level experience in HPC administration (specifically Penguin Computing), network operations, network performance tools/analysis, project management, and systems integration. The professional will ensure that the FBM HPC system remains operational to meet program needs, addresses issues quickly, and maintains full system availability, security controls, and updates in alignment with Lockheed Martin policies and procedures. All work must be performed on-site, including some off-shift hours, weekends, and occasional travel.

Required Skills & Qualifications (Basic Qualifications)

• Linux Expertise: Minimum of 3 years of hands-on Linux experience (e.g., RHEL, CentOS) and production infrastructure support (networking, storage, monitoring, compute, installation, configuration, maintenance, upgrade, retirement). Deep Linux skills required.

• HPC & Architecture: Parallel computing knowledge (MPI, CUDA), expertise in job schedulers (Slurm), storage (BeeGFS), parallel/distributed file systems (e.g., Lustre, GPFS), and high-speed interconnect fabrics (e.g., Infiniband, Omni-Path).

• Security & Compliance: CompTIA Security+ certification and working knowledge of DISA STIG/SRG.

• Environment Experience: Implementation, analysis, support, and troubleshooting of closed environments.

• Clearance & Citizenship: Active Top Secret clearance required. Must be a US Citizen.

• Physical & Professional: Ability to lift 35 lbs. Must be a self-starter capable of taking senior-leader guidance to oversee independent and collaborative projects.

Desired Skills

• Strong IT skills in infrastructure, applications, and hardening systems.

• Knowledge and experience with installing/compiling vendor and open-source software.

• Experience with script writing, PowerShell, Ansible, Python, or other automation/scripting tools.

• Experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7/8 (RHCSA a plus).

• Effective written and verbal communication skills across all levels of the organization, strong organizational skills, and the ability to prioritize tasks independently or in a team environment.

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