Senior HPC Infrastructure Engineer
Senior HPC Infrastructure Engineer
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Job Description
Job Title: Senior HPC Infrastructure Engineer
Primary Location: Chicagoland Hybrid with 2-3 days in-office.
Position Type: Contract
Overview
TalentFish is casting a line for a Sr. HPC Infrastructure Engineer! This is a contract
opportunity. This position plays a key role in supporting the design deployment and
optimization of high-performance computing (HPC) infrastructure both on-prem and in
cloud environments. This role combines deep technical system expertise with hands-on
administration to ensure scalable reliable and secure environments for advanced scientific
research and computational workloads.
What You Bring to the Role (Ideal Experience)
- Strong background in Linux/Unix system administration
- Experience designing and supporting HPC clusters in research academic or scientific computing environments
- Proficiency with parallel computing frameworks such as MPI and OpenMP
- Familiarity with job scheduling/resource management systems (e.g. Slurm Torque PBS)
- Hands-on experience with high-speed interconnects (e.g. InfiniBand Omni-Path)
- Strong understanding of networking storage solutions and system performance tuning
- Experience with backup disaster recovery and data integrity solutions in high-performance environments
- Fluency in scripting (e.g. Bash Python)
- Strong troubleshooting skills and collaborative communication style
- Bachelors degree in Computer Science Engineering or equivalent experience (Masters preferred)
- Relevant technical certifications (e.g. Red Hat CompTIA Linux) are a plus
What Youll Do (Skills Used in this Position)
- Design deploy and manage scalable HPC systems across both cloud and on-prem environments
- Define system requirements and optimize Linux-based systems for performance reliability and scalability
- Maintain monitor and patch HPC environments to ensure high availability and security
- Design and manage high-performance storage systems with robust backup replication and archival strategies
- Conduct benchmarking and performance tuning collaborating with HPC operations to resolve bottlenecks
- Partner with cybersecurity teams to ensure compliance and security in HPC environments
- Maintain technical documentation SOPs and troubleshooting guides
- Provide end-user training and technical support managing on-site computing technologies
- Contribute to overall operational efficiency through team collaboration and continual improvement initiatives
Compensation Information
The expected salary range for this position is $55-80 per hour depending on experience and
qualifications. This role also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance a
401(k) plan and paid time off. TalentFish is committed to pay transparency and equal
opportunity. The salary range provided complies with applicable state and federal
regulations.
This role requires authorization to work in the U.S. without current or future visa sponsorship.
All offers are contingent upon the completion of a background check which may include
but is not limited to reference checks education verification employment verification drug
testing criminal records checks and any required certifications or compliance requirements
based on the end clients background check policies and applicable laws.
About TalentFish
TalentFish is an employee-owned company pioneering a new realm in talent acquisition. We
are redefining IT staffing by evolving AI video screening and our unique platform.
TalentFish focuses on providing the best employee consultant and client experience
possible.
At TalentFish we are an Equal Opportunity Employer; we embrace and encourage diversity!
Employment Type
Full Time
