Position OverviewTAP Engineering is seeking a System Administrator II - Infrastructure & Sustainment Support in Annapolis Junction, Maryland to support the operation, performance, and reliability of high-performance computing (HPC) environments spanning multi-vendor servers, clusters, and specialized processing systems. You'll manage Linux and Unix systems, troubleshoot complex infrastructure issues, and help optimize systems for demanding mission requirements.
Key Responsibilities- Install, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Linux and Unix operating systems
- Manage file systems, system configurations, software installations, and system upgrades
- Monitor system health, performance, and resource utilization across HPC environments
- Troubleshoot operating system, application, networking, storage, and infrastructure issues
- Support TCP/IP networking and high-speed HPC network technologies
- Develop and maintain Bash scripts to automate system administration and operational tasks
- Compile, install, and maintain software and applications within Linux environments
- Support day-to-day operations and incident resolution across servers, storage, network devices, and related infrastructure
- Optimize system performance and resource utilization and assist with capacity planning
- Support users and technical teams with system access, configuration, and troubleshooting
- Document system configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting activities
- Escalate complex issues and communicate system status to technical teams and stakeholders
Required Qualifications- Active TS/SCI clearance with appropriate polygraph (most recent poly within the last 7 years)
- DoD 8570 IAT II certification
- Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline or related field and 5+ years of experience, or 10+ years of relevant experience without a degree
- Strong experience administering Linux and/or Unix operating systems
- Experience with OS installation, file system configuration, software installation, and application troubleshooting
- Working knowledge of TCP/IP networking
- Bash scripting experience
- Experience with software compilation and installation
- Understanding of HPC architectures and environments
- Familiarity with high-speed networking technologies such as InfiniBand and Slingshot
- Experience or familiarity with tools such as Slurm, Salt, Ansible, Git, Jira, Confluence, Grafana, Prometheus, and Nagios
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with the ability to diagnose unique and complex system issues
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, mission-focused environment
CompensationThe anticipated salary range for this position is $83,000-$113,000, based on relevant experience, qualifications, and other applicable factors. The compensation range provided is a general guideline and is not a guarantee of compensation or salary.
Clearance RequirementThis position requires an active TS/SCI security clearance with appropriate polygraph. Clearance processing and maintenance will be conducted in accordance with U.S. Government requirements.
Benefits OverviewTAP Engineering offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package, including:
- Paid Time Off: 15-25 days annually based on tenure, plus 11 paid holidays (never use-or-lose)
- Retirement: Up to 15% employer contribution to a 401(k) through match and profit sharing
- Medical Coverage: Free medical insurance for employees, with optional buy-up plans for dependents
- Dental & Vision: Employer-paid plans with optional enhancements
- Insurance Coverage: Employer-paid life insurance, AD&D, short-term disability, and long-term disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts: Healthcare and dependent care FSAs
- Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $36,000 per year for approved coursework
- Additional Benefits: Employee Assistance Program, wellness incentives, discount programs, virtual care, prescription savings, and travel support
- Performance-Based Rewards: Merit increases, performance bonuses, and referral bonuses
