Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience
Minimum 10 years in complex IT environments
DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification or equivalent
Expertise in HPC systems and distributed computing
Experience with high-performance file systems
Responsibilities
Provide Tier 4 support for high-performance computing environments
Troubleshoot and resolve complex HPC system issues
Configure and optimize high-performance file systems like XFS and Lustre
Support monitoring and failover in HPC cluster environments
Administer distributed computing frameworks such as SLURM and LSF
Maintain RedHat and SUSE Linux-based systems
Analyze and improve system performance across HPC infrastructure
Collaborate with engineering and operations teams for reliability
Benefits
Opportunity to work in mission-critical environments
Engagement with cutting-edge HPC technologies
Collaboration with engineering and operations teams
Potential for professional growth in advanced technical roles
Supportive work culture with a focus on reliability and performance
Full Job Description
Technical/Functional Expert (HPC)
Description:
Columbia Technology Partners is seeking a Technical/Functional Expert (HPC) to provide advanced support for high-performance computing environments. This role focuses on Tier 4 support, system performance optimization, and resolving complex issues across large-scale HPC infrastructures.
The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in HPC systems, file systems, and distributed computing, supporting mission-critical environments and ensuring reliable performance across data-intensive platforms.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide Tier 4 support for high-performance computing environments
Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues across HPC systems and associated applications
Configure, tune, and optimize high-performance file systems such as XFS, GPFS, and Lustre
Support HPC cluster environments, including monitoring, failover, and system availability tools
Administer distributed computing frameworks such as SLURM, LSF, and related tools
Configure and maintain RedHat and SUSE Linux-based systems
Analyze system performance and implement improvements across HPC infrastructure
Support testing and validation of system changes and upgrades
Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to ensure system reliability and performance
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in a related field
Five (5) additional years of relevant experience may be substituted for a degree
Minimum 10 years of experience in large, complex IT environments providing advanced technical expertise
DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (or equivalent)
Experience supporting HPC systems, distributed computing environments, and high-performance file systems
Requirements:
U.S. Citizenship is required for all applicants. CTP is an equal opportunity employer and abides by applicable employment laws and regulations. All applicants and employees are subject to random drug testing in accordance with Executive Order 12564. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a security background investigation and polygraph.
Certification Requirements:
DOD 8570 IAT Level II Certification
This position requires an active Security Clearance with appropriate Polygraph.
