HPC and Linux Systems Specialist

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Your combination of people skills and on-prem system management expertise makes you the team hero, solving one problem after another. What if you could use those skills to improve the te chn ology supporting public health? We’re looking for a candidate who spe cia lizes in HPC Linux systems to help us identify problem areas and opportunities for improvement in mission-critical work.

As a HPC and Linux Systems Spe cia list on our project, you’ll maintain the current on-prem architecture and constantly look for ways to make the infrastructure better using the latest te chn ology and the best implementation strategies. You’ll provide your customers insight into their network through monitoring and performance management.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:

5+ years of experience with systems automation scripting in Bash, Perl, or Python

5+ years of experience with Linux systems administration, including automated OS provisioning, sof tware updates and package management, user accounts management, file systems and access management, compiling sof tware and kernel modules, versioning, or environment modules

Experience configuring, deploying, and managing batch queueing systems for HPC clusters such as SGE, LSF, or Slurm

Knowledge of cybersecurity principles and best practices for securing HPC environments

Knowledge of system performance monitoring and actions that can be taken to improve or correct performance

Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or Suitability/Fitness determination based on client requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Nice If You Have:

Experience coordinating with change control and environment management, network, and security teams

Experience in automation of server deployment, common tasks, and installation procedures

Experience developing systems monitoring dashboards and using monitoring tools

Experience with containers such as Singularity or Docker

Ability to maintain a positive attitude while working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment

Vetting:

Applicants selected will be subject to a government investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements of the U.S. government client .

Compensation

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Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements.

The projected compensation range for this position is $77,500.00 to $ (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

HPC and Linux Systems Specialist

The Opportunity:

Your combination of people skills and on-prem system management expertise makes you the team hero, solving one problem after another. What if you could use those skills to improve the te chn ology supporting public health? We’re looking for a candidate who spe cia lizes…