HPC Linux System Administrator - Space Systems

Company Profile

Oceaneering Space Systems (OSS) develops, integrates, and applies new and innovative technologies to meet the challenges of working in space and other harsh environments. We are ideally positioned to meet the growing needs of NASA and the expanding commercial and Department of Defense (DOD) markets.

Oceaneering Aerospace and Defense Technologies (AdTech) delivers solutions that enable humans to work safely and effectively in harsh environments - from underwater to the outer reaches of space. Our innovative solutions support the development and application of practical, cost-effective systems that meet our customers' challenges - from routine to extreme. Our experience and expertise across multiple industries uniquely positions us as a leader in the government, space, and maritime services markets.

Our products and services meet the rigorous demands of the complex environments in which they operate, delivering results without compromising safety or reliability.

Oceaneering is a global provider of engineered services and products, primarily to the offshore energy industry. We develop products and services for use throughout the lifecycle of an offshore oilfield, from drilling to decommissioning. We operate the world's premier fleet of work class ROVs. Additionally, we are a leader in offshore oilfield maintenance services, umbilicals, subsea hardware, and tooling. We also use applied technology expertise to serve the defense, entertainment, material handling, aerospace, science, and renewable energy industries.

Are you passionate about solving complex problems? Join our dynamic team as a HPC Linux System Administrator and become a vital contributor to support NASA as an Oceaneering Teammate on the JSC Engineering, Technology, and Science (JETS) II contract. As an integral part of our organization, you'll play a crucial role to provide support to Software Engineering section in the Engineering Department on the NASA JSC Engineering, Technology and Science II (JETS II) Contract.
This role will give you the opportunity to immerse yourself in the thrilling world of human spaceflight and deep space exploration programs. Your contributions will ensure that our services not only meet - but outperform all standards and expectations. As a HPC Linux System Administrator, you'll find yourself at the forefront of innovation, collaborating with a passionate team who shares your dedication to excellence.

If you're seeking to immerse yourself in an environment where your skills and expertise will make a genuine impact, we invite you to join our team!
We are seeking someone with a keen eye for detail, a strong commitment to owning their work, and providing superior quality. You should be a person who thrives in a diverse environment and who is comfortable communicating at all levels of the organization. To be successful in this role, you should have a sense of genuine, engaging curiosity, and a desire for growth and continuous learning.
Someone in this role would typically have a Bachelor's degree or equivalent certification in a related area and a minimum of 5 years of experience in the field or in a related area. This position can be hired at any level in our professional career framework, depending on business need at the time of hire

** International travel may be required. Straight time overtime, 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off), and/or 1 day of telework per week may be available**

Some of your major responsibilities will include:

• Work with a team of System Administrators to build and maintain all FSL services.
• Perform High Performance Computer (HPC) administration.
• Perform high-end Linux workstation administration.
• Support high speed networking
• Perform high speed parallel file system administration.
• Oversee high speed parallel file systems administration and job scheduler administration.
• Investigate system problems.
• Proactively monitor system health.
• Work with FSL users to make sure they can support the NASA human spaceflight mission.

REQUIRED :

• Typically requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent certification in a related area and a minimum of 5 years of experience in the field or in a related area.
• Experience in the following areas is needed for this position:
  • Linux system administration
  • HPC job scheduler administration
  • System configuration management
  • High-speed parallel file storage administration
  • Monitoring and alerting
• Demonstrated problem solving, planning, and communication skills
• Ability to work in a team environment

PREFERRED :

• Strong skills in administration of parallel file systems like Lustre or GPFS and strong skills administering SLURM job scheduling system.
• Familiarity with the following if preferred but not required for the position:
  • Red Hat-based systems
  • Luster High-speed Parallel File systems
  • Infini Band
  • Provisioners (xCAT, warewulf)
  • Ansible / Foreman
  • LURM resource manager
  • SPACK software manager
  • Log consolidation and monitoring
  • Git/Gitlab and software…