High-Performance Computer (HPC) Systems Engineer Lead

Nextonic Solutions

$120K — $150K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of relevant experience in HPC and cloud infrastructure management
  • Expertise in deploying technologies like OpenHPC, Warewulf, and Slurm
  • Strong leadership skills for managing mission-critical research systems
  • Proficient in integrating user-facing platforms like JupyterHub with HPC systems
  • Experience with AWS cloud infrastructure for large research projects
  • Skilled in automation and configuration management using Terraform and Ansible
  • Knowledgeable in security practices and compliance frameworks for federal environments

Responsibilities

  • Ensure robust performance and security of HPC and cloud infrastructure
  • Design and implement HPC environments to meet research objectives
  • Lead operational support for critical HPC and cloud infrastructure
  • Integrate platforms for secure user access to HPC resources
  • Automate infrastructure management processes for efficiency
  • Monitor system performance and implement analytical tools
  • Maintain compliance with federal security requirements and best practices

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment supporting scientific initiatives
  • Opportunities for professional development and advanced training
  • Involvement in cutting-edge technology projects
  • Engagement with multi-institutional research efforts
  • Mission-driven focus enhancing real-world impact
Full Job Description
Job Description
Requirements:

- Ensure the performance, security, and reliability of HPC and cloud infrastructure in
support of NCATS mission objectives
- Demonstrated experience designing, deploying, and managing HPC environments
utilizing technologies such as OpenHPC, Warewulf, and Slurm
- Proven capability to lead operations of mission-critical HPC and cloud-based
infrastructure supporting scientific research workloads
- Experience integrating user-facing platforms (e.g., JupyterHub) with HPC systems to
enable secure, interactive computing access
- Demonstrated expertise in cloud infrastructure, including AWS environments
supporting large-scale research initiatives (e.g., STRIDES or equivalent)
- Proficiency in infrastructure automation and configuration management using tools
such 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 environments
for high-performance workloads
- Experience applying security best practices, including system hardening aligned
with CIS benchmarks and use of compliance tools (e.g., OpenSCAP or equivalent)
- Knowledge of Federal security requirements, including Risk Management
Framework (RMF) and Authority to Operate (ATO) processes
- Educational background in cybersecurity, computer science, engineering, or a
related field; advanced degree preferred
- Demonstrated experience in systems lifecycle management, including patching,
upgrades, and configuration control
- Proven ability to support collaborative, multi-institutional computing environments
and initiatives

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