HPC Linux System Administrator

Job Title: HPC Linux System Administrator Location: TN – Arnold AFBJob Family Code: P – IT / Cybersecurity / Network SystemsFunction/Branch:
InfrastructureDirectorate:
Mission Information ServicesPosition Type:
Full-time Pay Type:
Exempt Grade: L07/L08

Salary Range or Starting Hourly Rate: $67,000 - $119,000 /year

**** Current U.S. Citizenship is required****

**** Remote work is NOT availabe for this position. The employee is expected to work on-site at our Arnold AFB Location.****

Overview

Beyond New Horizons, LLC (BNH) has an exciting opportunity for a HPC Linux System Administrator, supporting TOS II, at Arnold Air Force Base, TN. As a HPC Linux System Administrator, you will be working as a member of an integrated team responsible for HPC Cluster support, as well as maintenance and support of Linux Systems and Peripherals for the United States Air Force Test Operations and Sustainment efforts.

Open to internal and external candidates. The selected candidate for this requisition may be required to occasionally (e.g. application upgrades) work outside normal business hours.

Job Summary

Beyond New Horizons, LLC (BNH) is the team selected by the U.S. Air Force to conduct Test and Operations Sustainment at the Arnold Engineering Development Complex (AEDC) at Arnold Air Force Base in Tennessee. AEDC operates more than 55 aerodynamic and propulsion wind tunnels, rocket and turbine engine test cells, space environmental chambers, arc heaters, ballistic ranges and other specialized units located in six states.

Many of the complex's test units have capabilities unmatched elsewhere in the United States; some are unique in the world. AEDC is one of three installations which are part of the Air Force Test Center (AFTC), one of six subordinate commands of the Air Force Materiel Command organization, and an important national resource.

AEDC’s mission is to conduct developmental tests and evaluation for the Nation through modeling, simulation, and ground and flight tests. Execution of the mission requires a large team of highly qualified and dedicated professionals from multiple technical disciplines to effectively accomplish the objectives of our test customers.

Job Duties:

• Serve as system administrator for any Linux based servers and workstations with specific responsibility for:

• HPC cluster operation, management, and maintenance using the Nvidia Bright Cluster Manager software.
• System backup execution, application updates and security configuration maintenance.
• Support to analysts for managing resource availability and data transfers.
• Vulnerability assessment and management.
• Handle support, maintenance, repair, and installation of associated Linux and Windows workstations, peripheral equipment, and software applications.
• Produce artifacts of security configuration and compliance upon request.
• Support interface with external auditing agencies overseeing system compliance.
• System security configuration, hardening, patching, and monitoring, including implementing Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and other DoD security policies.
• Assists in the administration and support of other Government IT systems/networks via collaborative engagement with team members.
• Provide secondary network administration support for other Linux based workstations and servers, printers, and other peripheral IT equipment.
• Work with the Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) to ensure compliance with Cybersecurity regulations and best practices.
• Ensure Cybersecurity requirements are consistently documented, maintained, evaluated and compliant for Government IT system networks including components of systems.
• Provide end user troubleshooting support for Government IT system networks through the ticket support system.
• Support the use of common work processes and procedures within assigned function across the TOS contract.
• Provide support to AEDC customers and other contractors.
• Periodically evaluates process and program effectiveness and take action to maintain continuous improvement.
• Availability outside of working hours to remediate critical issues with IT Infrastructure as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned by…