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. - Certification Requirements: - DOD 8570 IAT Level II Certification This position requires an active Security Clearance with appropriate Polygraph.