Mid-Level HPC Systems Administrator

Job Description
BAE Systems is a leading global defense, security, and aerospace company, providing innovative solutions to complex challenges. We are seeking an experienced Mid-Level HPC Systems Administrator to join our team, supporting our critical missions and driving innovation in the field of High-Performance Computing.
Job Summary:
The successful candidate will have a strong background in system administration and support of large client-server based IT enterprises, with a focus on High-Performance Computing (HPC) systems. The ideal candidate will have experience with UNIX and/or NT based platforms, installation, configuration, and networking of multi-vendor servers, and support for enterprise services such as DNS, NFS, e-mail services, and security protection mechanisms.
Key Responsibilities:

• Install, configure, and maintain multi-vendor servers running COTS, open-source, and in-house applications
• Support and maintain HPC farm systems, HPC MPP clustered systems, Front End servers, and Special Purpose devices (SPDs)
• Configure and manage distributed computing tools such as ReS, LSF, and SLURM
• Develop and implement enterprise backup/recovery strategies, server configuration and consolidation, and verification of the health and status of the entire IT infrastructure
• Provide support for enterprise services such as DNS, NFS, e-mail services, security protection mechanisms, and interoperability of UNIX and NT based systems
• Perform pre-factory testing, factory testing, system integration, and acceptance testing during the purchase process of HPC systems
• Collaborate with other teams to ensure smooth operation of HPC systems and services

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Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Candidates shall have a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field, and have eight (8) years of demonstrable experience in system administration and support of a large client-server based IT enterprise.
• Or the individual shall have five (5) years of full time computer science work that can be substituted for the Bachelor's Degree, and have eight (8) years of demonstrable experience in the system administration and support of a large client-server based IT enterprise.
• An industry recognized professional certification may substitute as one year experience.
• Experience with the Installation, configuration, tuning, and support of:
  • Multi-vendor servers running a plethora of COTS, opensource, and in-house applications to accommodate HPC Division IT support requirements
  • Multi-vendor servers running Red Hat of SuSe with direct attached, FC SAN storage or SSDs
    • Distributing computing tools such as ReS, LSF, and SLURM
    • HPC farm systems, HPC MPP clustered systems, Front End servers of Special Purpose devices (SPDs)
    • IBM of HP Blade servers with FC/SAS/Network back end
    • Multi-vendor filesystems such as XFS, GPFS and Lustre
    • Pre-Factory testing, Factory testing, System integration and Acceptance testing during the purchase process of the HPS systems
• IAT Level II Certification required

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Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $118841 - $207972
Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.
Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
About BAE Systems Intelligence & Security
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it's what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts - defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team-making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.
Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we do-from intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels.
This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.