Linux Administrator SME
Springfield, VT - USA
Job Summary
The client provides Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) based HPC services through the HPC lifecycle for computational requirements architecture acquisition and operations to federal government customers. Their employees embrace automation innovation and are committed to a culture of continuous standards-driven process improvement and assimilation of industry best practices. CSCF provides key supercomputing capabilities for solving important problems in science and technology. CSCF is involved in efforts to develop scientific software and libraries for HPC platforms. The tasks involve working on cutting-edge HPC technologies to ensure that scientists and engineers will be able to fully utilize modern HPC systems.
The CSCF Linux HPC Administration team is responsible for day-to-day operations working to provide full spectrum support for the product and the implementations on the various contracts. Work closely with the contract teams users and government to ensure the systems meet requirements and fully support each programs needs. Individuals should have demonstrated problem-solving ability.
Responsibilities
- Automation of all tasking debugging and other day-to-day functions
- Create backups and migrate them to tape for long term storage
- Work with users one-on-one to solve their access and computer problems
- Install software libraries functioning in RHEL/SE Linux environment using Bash and/or Expect scripting built from a template while following program procedures
- Apply best practices in software engineering delivering projects on time and with excellent quality
- Provide support to security and administration staff as well as end users to resolve issues
- Modify existing scripting to correct errors and/or improve performance
- Provide SME level Linux support to the O&M staff
- Create and/or update comprehensive documentation on all aspects of the contracts computer support
- Active TS/SCI CI Poly Clearance
- Bachelors degree in Computer Science or an AIS degree required plus 10 years of experience
- A minimum of 5 years of experience developing system software in heterogeneous multi-platform environments
- Proficiency in Bourne/Bash and Expect scripting
- Proficiency in debugging issues with the Linux kernel including examining source code system logs and using tools such as crash and systemtap
- Experience with managing Satellite repositories to apply patches and build custom kernels as required to implement functionality or address security concerns
- Familiarity with automating approaches to configuring and maintaining (e.g. patching) systems using Ansible and Satellite Server
- Understanding and experience working with identity management systems including LDAP and token-based authentication systems
About Us
For more than 20 years NewGen Technologies has solved our clients toughest IT challenges with integrity security and outstanding service by delivering both technology and talent. We have helped secure borders have used artificial intelligence (AI) to fight terror aided the identification of criminals and have helped to prevent crime through the introduction of team of Highly Cleared Specialists have hard-to-find skills and expertise in a wide spectrum of technologies to provide solutions that transform business processes and solve problems of national significance. #CJ
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