Computing; HPC Systems Administrator - Sec Security Clearance

Position: High Performance Computing (HPC) Systems Administrator 4/5 - Sec with Security Clearance
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Yes, 10% of the Time Description At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon.

We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and secure technological solutions to enable strategic objectives. We're looking for innovators, who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in our shared mission, we will support yours by expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field or an industry thought leader.

At Northrop Grumman, you will have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career. Information Technology Professionals, We Want You! The Northrop Grumman Chief Information and Digital Office (CIDO) organization is seeking a highly experienced (Sr Principal or Staff level) High-Performance Computing (HPC) Systems Administrator. The qualified applicant will support Northrop Grumman's Space Systems sector infrastructure.

This position oversees the development, operation, and administration of HPC systems and support services used by more than 10 different programs under our Launch and Exploration Division (LED) located at our Chandler, AZ facility. Note
- The selected candidate will be required to work on-site, full-time, at our facility/campus. This is not a virtual position. Responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following:
* Perform as a HPC administrator for multiple networks in the classified environment.

* Provide day to day support (technical/non-technical) & administration of HPC services, including user training, problem resolution, resources & priorities management.

* Proactively assess capacity and service needs, develop rationale for changes/upgrades, provide budget input to business & IT leadership.

* Manage Hardware/Software supplier relationships.

* Interact with other Northrop Grumman HPC teams for technical interchange, address common issues, evaluate new and emerging technologies including cloud HPC.

* Maintain compliant systems with up-to-date software, patching, updates, and hardware.

* Maintain smooth operation of HPC systems in coordination with engineering end users, project managers, IT staff, and management.

* Build, configure, and set up new HPC environments, and decommission old environments.

* Quickly learn and maintain new HPC configurations and environments.

* Develop and document technical processes and procedures.

* Adhere to strict Information Systems security guidelines.

* Maintain security audit and logging information as directed by the Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM).

* Report project status as required for all recurring and non-recurring efforts.

* Works under minimal direction and independently determines and develops approach to solutions.

* Mentor others in the growth of HPC knowledge and support and in the IT profession.

* Provide surge support in other areas including System Administration, Workstation setup, networking, computer hardening and IT projects. Additional required knowledge includes, but is not limited to:
* Experience with High Performance Computing (HPC), Slurm, Bright Cluster Manager, PBS Professional

* Strong…