HPC Linux System Administrator - La Jolla, CA - Active TS/SCI Full Scope Poly required!

HPC Linux System Administrator \u2013 La Jolla, CA \u2013 Active TS/SCI Full Scope Poly required!

In this role, you will:

• Work as an active member of the account customer team, interacting with the Service Delivery Manager, Sales, the customer, and site staff
• Answer customer inquiries concerning system software versions, product lifecycle, new releases, and third-party applications
• Maintain the Linux system availability to the customer, but also create and document site procedures, system diagrams, and other configuration or support documents
• Maintain system software and firmware revisions, including patches, updates, and OS upgrades
• Solve system hardware, software, and third-party software issues, and provide detailed and thoughtful analysis of problem and solution
• Gather data, perform analysis, and escalate problems to higher-level product support groups and appropriate management when necessary to ensure timely resolution of system or customer issues
• Implement solutions, repairs and workarounds, fully documenting steps taken when required
• Document and share troubleshooting techniques, new ideas, and utilities to help develop and grow organizational knowledge
• Manage software issues for both the system and user applications, submitting and tracking bugs as required

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Linux operating systems (RHEL or SLES), workload management systems, parallel file systems, networking and security
• Technical skills to investigate and resolve complex problems
• Direct experience and demonstrated proficiency with multiple programming and scripting languages (e.g. Perl, Python, C, etc.) preferred
• Ability to maintain system software, utilizing debugging tools for problem isolation; will perform software builds, software upgrades, and patch installation as needed
• Possess the organizational and analytical skills needed to effectively isolate both hardware and software problems and drive solutions through to conclusion
• Able to clearly document processes and procedures with a focus toward mentoring and knowledge sharing

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related area of study OR equivalent work experience
• 3+ years' HPC-related experience, ideally with large-scale HPC and parallel file system administration and support
• Clearance required: TS SCI with FSPoly

Employment Prerequisites

The following requirements must be met to be eligible for this position: successful completion of a background investigation and drug urinalysis.

SOC, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer, EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability.

Note: Any pay ranges displayed are estimations, which may have been provided by job boards. Actual pay is determined by an applicant's experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications as listed in the job description. All qualified applicants are welcome to apply.

Estimated Min Rate: $112000.00

Estimated Max Rate: $160000.00