Job Description
Job Description
High Performance Computing (HPC) Engineer TS/SCI with Polygraph
Help tackle some of the hardest problems in national security by optimizing complex compute systems built for speed, scale, and scientific insight. As an HPC Engineer, you'll support mission-critical operations across GPU- and CPU-based clusters, enabling advanced analytics, modeling, and simulations on some of the most powerful systems in government computing.
What You'll Do:
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Administer, monitor, and maintain High Performance Computing (HPC) environments including Cray systems, commodity clusters, and Nvidia GPU nodes
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Support users in deploying jobs, managing queues, and extracting insights via MPI/OpenMPI-based applications
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Lead performance tuning, diagnostics, and system-level troubleshooting across HPC infrastructure
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Perform OS and firmware upgrades, software patching, and cluster health checks
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Optimize job submissions, workflows, and data throughput in a Linux-based environment using SLURM
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Collaborate with analysts, engineers, and data scientists to ensure HPC resources deliver fast, accurate results
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Act as a bridge between specialty code users and compute hardware, ensuring analytic applications run efficiently
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Conduct ongoing performance analysis and produce reports on system operations and job efficiency
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Escalate hardware/software issues as needed and work closely with vendor support teams
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Contribute to enhancements in tooling, automation, and service offerings across the HPC environment
What You Bring:
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6+ years of hands-on experience supporting or administering HPC environments
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Deep familiarity with Linux, MPI/OpenMPI, SLURM, and clustered compute systems
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Proven ability to integrate and automate across disparate systems
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Previous experience managing environments with GPUs, CUDA, and high-speed networking is preferred
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Background in systems architecture, operations, and performance optimization
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Experience with software integration or scientific/engineering workflows is a plus
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Knowledge of the Sponsors security requirements and operational environment
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Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph required
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Eligibility to receive privileged access rights
What We Offer:
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100% Employer-Paid Health Coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision)
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401(k)/IRA with Generous Matching
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Paid Vacation, Sick Leave, and Federal Holidays
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Company-paid Life Insurance and AD&D
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Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Coverage
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Access to Training & Professional Development
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Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
If you're ready to bring world-class compute power to world-class missions, wed love to hear from you.