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HPC System Administrator - Aberdeen, MD - Active Top Secret Clearance Required Information Technology

SOC LLC
United States, Maryland, Aberdeen
Apr 23, 2025
HPC System Administrator needed for a direct hire opportunity with SOC's client to work onsite in Aberdeen, MD . Candidates must have an active Top Secret clearance to be considered for this role. Responsibilities: Monitoring and maintaining system health on the HPC system(s) - compute, network and storage Reviewing, resolving and responding to client tickets Creating, monitoring and closing all support cases Maintaining availability reports for tracking SLAs Planning, scheduling and completing monthly patch upgrades on all systems and 6-month kernel upgrades Maintaining the system security posture required by the client Assisting the client with app installations Troubleshooting and repairing hardware issues Tracking/documenting the hardware repairs as well as opening, tracking, closing part cases and returning replaced parts. Maintaining the on-call schedule to support our 365 24x7x2/4 contracts Assisting with hardware and system installation activities in new systems Knowledge and Skills: Has sufficient depth and breadth of technical knowledge to design and scope multiple deliverables across a number of technologies as it pertains to HPC. Has demonstrated innovation and communication of new deliverables and offerings. Has led team in the delivery of multiple deliverables across multiple technologies. Ability to develop solutions that enhance the availability, performance, maintainability and agility of a particular customer's enterprise. Has contributed to the design and application of new tools. Ability to re-use existing experience to develop new solutions to take to market. Possesses an understanding, at a detailed level, of architectural dependencies of technologies in use in the customer's IT environment. Frequently uses product and application knowledge along with internals or architectural knowledge to develop solutions. A recognized expert in one or more technologies within own technical community and also at regional level. Holds a vendor or industry certification in at least one discipline area. Able to communicate with internal and external senior management confidently and demonstrate the professionalism of the job family. Ability to work in a multi- technology environment with the ability to diagnose complex technical problems to their root cause. In addition to troubleshooting skills and consulting skills, has ability to summarize prognosis and impact at practice lead level. Ability to adapt a consulting style appropriate to the situation and can identify up-sell opportunities. Be able to demonstrate a broad understanding of market dynamics, an industry area, commercial issues, and technical concerns whilst maintaining depth in core focus area. Ability to present within own area of expertise as part of technical Demos. Able to produce complete proposals for smaller engagements within own area of expertise. Demonstrates broad knowledge in other technical areas in order to properly manage complex integration efforts. Demonstrates application of technical expertise in successful engagements involving multiple disciplines. Able to independently complete solution implementation or application design deliverables. Education and Experience Required: 8+ years of professional experience and a Bachelor of Arts/Science or equivalent degree in computer science or related area of study; without a degree, three additional years of relevant professional experience (11+ years in total). CompTIA Security+ Certification Required CompTIA Linux+ Certification Required TS Clearance Required Employment Prerequisites* The following requirements must be met to be eligible for this position: successful completion of a background investigation and drug urinalysis. SOC, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer, EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability. Note: Any pay ranges displayed are estimations, which may have been provided by job boards. Actual pay is determined by an applicant's experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications as listed in the job description. All qualified applicants are welcome to apply. #INDSOC Estimated Min Rate: $112000.00 Estimated Max Rate: $160000.00