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Senior Linux HPC Systems Engineer - Secret

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Malibu, CA
121K-151K Annually
Hybrid
Malibu, CA
121K-151K Annually

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General Description:
HRL is seeking an experienced Linux Systems Administrator specialized in High Performance Computing (HPC) to join the Special Programs IT team in Malibu, CA. The successful candidate will collaborate with other systems engineers located in Malibu and at various locations throughout the United States. A willingness to continue learning new technologies is a must. An active Secret clearance and experience in classified programs is required.

Essential Duties:
Perform a multi-disciplined range of technical system and application activities
Research, selection, planning, and implementation of new technologies to support scaling of applications to meet business needs
Install, configure, and maintain multiplatform systems hardware, software, and components
Administer and manage Linux systems servers and workstations in the operations, engineering, analysis, and test environments
Administer installation of software, hardware, file system management, backups, process control, user administration, and device management
Resolve a wide variety of complex system failures, troubleshooting software, hardware, and network problems
Perform system and user account maintenance
Monitor, evaluate, and optimize system performance
Analyze, test, and implement security patches and hardening
Document maintenance actions
Develop and promote standard operating procedures and conduct routine hardware and software audits of servers to ensure compliance with established standards, policies, and configuration guidelines
If required, assist in IT security incident response and documentation
Responsible for the management of Slurm for efficient resource allocation and job scheduling across the clusters.
Manage the day-to-day system administration of Linux-based cluster computing and storage environments, and associated network infrastructure

Required Skills:
Demonstrated working knowledge of High Performance Computing (HPC) cluster architectures and concepts
Strong understanding of cluster management software (e.g., HPE Performance Cluster Manager, Warewulf, Bright Cluster Manager, Aspen Cluster Management Environment, OneSIS)
Familiarity with job scheduling (e.g., Slurm)
Experience in Linux systems administration
Understanding of multiplatform system hardening (e.g., DISA STIG, SCAP)
Experience integrating Linux systems into an Active Directory environment
Experience with high performance computing networking protocols (e.g., InfiniBand)
Experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (8, 9)
Experience with Ubuntu Linux (20.04, 22.04)
Experience with scripting for task automation (e.g., shell scripting, Python, Perl)
Experience with systems management and automation software (e.g., Satellite, Foreman, Ansible)
Experience with networking fundamentals (e.g., switching, routing, firewalls, load balancing)
Experience with system monitoring & alerting tools (e.g., Nagios)
Experience working within an accredited system
Ability to work independently or in a development team, and effectively estimate time and effort required to complete tasks
Ability to prioritize tasks, prepare project plans, schedules, effectively manage projects in areas of responsibility, complete tasks, projects in a timely manner.  
An active Secret U.S. Security Clearance
Minimum 7 year of experience in a related role is preferred
A current Top Secret/SCI security clearance with in-scope polygraph is preferred
Understanding of VMware vSphere virtual environments is preferred
Experience in multiplatform environments (Windows and Linux) is preferred
Experience with Privileged Access Management platforms (e.g., Centrify, Delinea) is preferred
Experience with file transfer protocols (e.g., SMB, NFS, iSCSI) is preferred
Experience with hardened Linux configurations (i.e., fapolicyd, SELinux) is preferred
Experience with container management/orchestration (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) is preferred
Experience with administration of web and database servers (e.g., Nginx, Apache, MySQL, PostgreSQL) is preferred
Experience with Continuous Integration/Continuous Development tools and pipelines (e.g., GitLab, Artifactory, Terraform) is preferred
Proficient knowledge of cyber security technology and trends (e.g., least privilege, RBAC, Zero Trust) is preferred
Understanding of package management tools (e.g., RPM, DEB) is preferred

Required Education:
High School diploma/GED with 7+ years of experience in a System Administration role or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience

Physical Requirements:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. 

Special Requirements:
This position is 100% on-site. Responsibilities sometimes require working evenings and weekends, and in some cases, with little to no advance notice. This job will also require up to 10% travel.
This position requires that the applicant selected be a U.S. citizen and possess an active Secret security clearance. The applicant must also be willing to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI clearance with polygraph.
This position requires that the applicant obtain a DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level II (or higher) certification (e.g., CompTIA Security+, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, CISSP) within 6 months of hire.
As part of your role/function on the program, you will be granted privileged user access, which is subject to greater scrutiny as a direct result of the significant responsibilities. Please be aware that because of these critical duties, you will be subject to additional IT system monitoring and supervisory evaluation to ensure continuous adherence to Privileged User processes and procedures. Privileged Users are subject to a zero-tolerance policy for security violations.

Compensation:
The base salary range for this full-time position is $120,715 - $150,895 + bonus + benefits.
Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range during the hiring process. Please note that the compensation details listed reflect the base salary only, and do not include potential bonus or benefits.

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