Bachelor's Degree in a scientific or technical field
5+ years of Linux systems experience
Experience in classified environments, understanding security policies and compliance frameworks
Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
Experience managing Linux operating systems in large-scale environments (preferred)
Responsibilities
Install, integrate, and administer HPC Linux clusters and high-speed networks
Diagnose system operational problems quickly and effectively
Coordinate with vendors to resolve hardware and software issues
Recommend and plan hardware and software changes with customer involvement
Write and port system management tools
Document system administration procedures
Participate in a 24/7 on-call support rotation
Benefits
Flexible hybrid/onsite working arrangement
Work with state-of-the-art computational infrastructure
Access to dedicated technical and scientific professionals
Involvement in significant scientific discovery and engineering advances
Impactful work aligned with core values of Impact, Integrity, Teamwork, Safety, and Service
Full Job Description
Requisition Id 16980
Overview:
As an HPC Linux Systems Engineer, you will work within the HPC Scalable Systems Group inside of the NCCS Systems Section to support numerous activities of the center. The Scalable Systems group oversees, administers and supports system installation, deployment, acceptance, performance testing, upgrades, problem diagnosis, and troubleshooting of large-scale HPC computational resources. The Systems Section is within the National Center for Computational Sciences Division (NCCS). The HPC Systems Section is responsible for the division's computing, storage, networking, and infrastructure systems and services.The NCCS provides state-of-the-art computational and data science infrastructure, coupled with dedicated technical and scientific professionals, to accelerate scientific discovery and engineering advances across a broad range of disciplines. NCCS hosts the Oak Ridge Leadership Computing Facility, one of DOE's National User Facilities.
Major Duties/Responsibilities:
Install, integrate, and administer HPC Linux clusters and high-speed networks
Diagnosing system operational problems quickly and effectively
Coordinating with vendors to resolve hardware and software problems
Recommending, planning, and coordinating hardware and software changes with customer participation using change management processes
Porting and writing system management tools
Documenting system administration procedures for routine and complex tasks
Participating in a 24-hour, 7-day on-call support rotation and off-hours maintenance windows
System implementation/integration into the NCCS environment and systems performance analysis.
Deliver ORNL's mission by aligning behaviors, priorities, and interactions with our core values of Impact, Integrity, Teamwork, Safety, and Service.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in a scientific or technical field
5+ years of Linux systems experience is required
Demonstrated experience working in classified environments, including a thorough understanding of security policies, compliance frameworks, and associated standard processes (e.g., NIST, DISA STIGs).
An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience managing Linux operating systems in a large-scale system environment
Solid understanding of networked computing environment concepts
5+ years of experience with Linux Cluster Administration
Ability to develop and maintain programs and scripts that aid in the operation and automation of administrative tasks using various shell and scripting languages (bash, Python, Go)
Experience with Lustre and GPFS file systems
Experience with batch schedulers (particularly SLURM)
Experience deploying and maintaining automated configuration management software such as Puppet
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to work as a team player
Proactive and solution-oriented problem solver
Prior project and/or team leadership experience
Special Requirements:
Security, Credentials, and Eligibility Requirements: Q clearance with SCI: This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) clearance from the Department of Energy. As such, this position is a Workplace Substance Abuse (WSAP) testing designated position. WSAP positions require passing a pre-placement drug test and participation in an ongoing random drug testing program. In addition, due the SCI, you may also be subject to random polygraph testing.
Visa sponsorship: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Hybrid/Onsite: In addition, we offer a flexible work environment that supports both the organization and the employee. A hybrid/onsite working arrangement may be available with this position.
About Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) is a science and technology national laboratory managed for the United States Department of Energy (DOE) by UT-Battelle. ORNL is the largest science and energy national laboratory in the Department of Energy system by size and by annual budget. ORNL conducts research and development activities in a variety of scientific and technical disciplines. ORNL's scientific programs focus on materials, neutron science, energy, high-performance computing, systems biology and national security. ORNL partners with other national laboratories, universities and industry to solve complex problems and transfer knowledge and technology. ORNL is home to several of the world's most powerful supercomputers, including Summit, the world's most powerful supercomputer as of November 2018.
