Linux Systems Administrator (HPC) - TS/SCI FSP Required with Security Clearance
Kryptauri, Inc. Annapolis Junction
Senior Linux Systems Administrator – High Performance Computing This role supports CNO Capabilities as a mid-senior level Linux Systems Administrator and hands‑on technical contributor responsible for sustaining and evolving a high‑performance operational IT environment.
The ideal candidate takes ownership of Linux systems end‑to‑end, builds durable operational processes, and actively improves the day‑to‑day productivity of engineers and mission users. While a portion of the work includes advanced GPU and accelerator platforms, the foundation of the role is strong, disciplined Linux systems administration in an operational environment.
Job Roles
The ideal candidate takes ownership of Linux systems end‑to‑end, builds durable operational processes, and actively improves the day‑to‑day productivity of engineers and mission users. While a portion of the work includes advanced GPU and accelerator platforms, the foundation of the role is strong, disciplined Linux systems administration in an operational environment.
Job Roles
- Serve as a senior Linux Systems Administrator responsible for the health, performance, and availability of mission‑critical systems.
- Install, configure, tune, and maintain Linux operating systems across standalone and clustered environments.
- Install, configure, and sustain high‑performance computing platforms, including NVIDIA H100, H200, and B300‑class accelerator systems.
- Lead installation, sustainment, and lifecycle management efforts for both new and legacy hardware in structured data center and warehouse environments.
- Uninstall and relocate existing equipment to government data warehouse facilities while preserving configuration integrity and maintaining accurate asset tracking.
- Develop, document, and maintain detailed Linux system configurations, installation procedures, and deployment playbooks to enable repeatable, scalable operations.
- Partner with onsite System Administrators to streamline troubleshooting, escalate priorities when mission timelines require it, and reduce mean time to recovery.
- Identify operational gaps in Linux system coverage and recommend improvements to reduce downtime and improve administrator efficiency.
- Collaborate directly with contract engineering teams to optimize Linux system performance, user workflows, and compute utilization.
- Maintain comprehensive technical documentation, diagrams, and standard operating procedures that allow continuity of support across teams.
- Support virtualization platforms and contribute to longer‑term infrastructure modernization initiatives.
- Adapt to evolving mission requirements, including future integration with AWS, cloud‑connected services, and Large Language Model infrastructure running on Linux platforms. Job Requirements
- Strong, hands‑on Linux systems administration experience in operational or mission‑critical environments.
- Proven experience administering Linux systems supporting compute‑intensive or performance‑sensitive workloads.
- Ability to troubleshoot complex hardware, operating system, and application‑level issues across networked Linux environments.
- Experience working in structured data center or warehouse environments with formal change control and documentation requirements.
- Familiarity with virtualization technologies and hypervisors in Linux environments.
- Demonstrated ability to produce clear, precise, and professional technical documentation.
- Strong communication skills, with experience working directly with engineers and mission users.
- Ability to operate independently while effectively coordinating with distributed support and operations teams.
- Experience installing and maintaining GPU‑accelerated or high‑performance compute platforms, including NVIDIA enterprise‑class hardware.
- Interest in expanding into cloud, AWS, AI/LLM, and hybrid infrastructure support over time. Education & Experience
- 9 years of relevant professional experience.
- Bachelor’s degree optional.
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