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HPC Linux Systems Administrator (MSIC)

COLSA

  • Huntsville, AL
  • 2 days ago

    Highlights

    From managing Linux servers and HPC clusters to supporting containerized environments, you'll play a key role in ensuring the reliability, performance, and security of mission-critical systems. In this role, you'll help maintain and optimize the secure, high-performance computing (HPC) infrastructure that supports critical national security missions.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationHuntsville, AL

    Description

    COLSA Corporation is seeking a Linux Systems Administrator to support the Missile and Space Intelligence Center (MSIC) in Huntsville, Alabama. In this role, you'll help maintain and optimize the secure, high-performance computing (HPC) infrastructure that supports critical national security missions. From managing Linux servers and HPC clusters to supporting containerized environments, you'll play a key role in ensuring the reliability, performance, and security of mission-critical systems.

    Responsibilities:

    • Drive the secure deployment and lifecycle management of Linux workstations, enterprise servers, and HPC clusters.
    • Efficiently administer local and remote filesystems, ensuring data integrity and high-speed access across the network.
    • Eliminatemanual toil by developing sophisticated automation scripts using Shell and Python.
    • Implement and manage robust security layers, including advancedfirewallconfigurations and fine-tunedSELinuxpolicies.
    • Drive system consistency and rapid deployment using Ansible for configuration management and automation.
    • Modernize workflows by deploying and managing containerized environments using Docker,Podman, andApptainer.
    • HPC Optimization:Maintainand push the performance limits of HPC clustersutilizingindustry-leading tools like Bright,Slurm, andxCAT.
    • Configure andoptimizeLinux networking services to ensure seamless, high-bandwidth connectivity.
    • Author andmaintainhigh-fidelity documentation for system configurations, operational playbooks, and strategic plans.

    At COLSA, people are our most valuable resource and are at the center of our core values. We invite you to unite your talents with opportunity and become part of our “Family of Professionals!” Learn more about our employee-centric culture and benefits here:https://colsa.com/culture_benefits

    Required Qualifications

    • Associate’s degree or higher in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience
    • 0–12 years of relevant experience. Position may be filled at varying levels based on the candidate’s education and experience.
    • Must possess an active CompTIA Security CE, ISC2 SSCP, or equivalent baseline certification.
    • Professional experience in Linux systems engineering (RHEL/Rocky preferred).
    • U.S. Citizenship required; Mustpossess an active DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility. Candidates must be able to successfully complete a Counterintelligence (CI) Polygraph and meet eligibility requirements for Special Access Programs (SAP).

    Preferred Qualifications

    • Active DoD Top Secret Clearance with SCI and a Counterintelligence (CI) Polygraph with willingness to meet Special Access Program (SAP) eligibility requirements.
    • Certified in Linux with Linux, RHCSA, LPIC, or similar Linux certification.
    • Demonstratedexperience with HPC Clusters.
    • Virtualization Experience withNutanix, KVM, Citrix, or similar.

    Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. COLSA Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

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