Junior Systems Administrator

3 weeks ago

Herndon, United States Maxar Technologies Full time

Please review the job details below.We are seeking a motivated Junior Systems Administrator with a passion for hardware and an eagerness to expand into a High-Performance Computing (HPC) environment. This is an exciting opportunity for individuals who want to develop their skills in a dynamic and secure setting while contributing to cutting-edge technology initiatives.As part of our team, you will gain hands-on experience in managing and supporting HPC systems, working with advanced hardware, and collaborating with users to optimize system performance. If you are ready to take the next step in your career and embrace a challenging yet rewarding role, we want to hear from youKey Responsibilities:Install, update, and administer Linux operating systems (RHEL, Rocky, Debian, Ubuntu) on bare-metal hardware.Manage bare-metal hardware installations using PXE, manual, and automated methods.Configure and maintain user accounts, applications, OS packages, and kernel/OS settings.Work with various filesystems (xfs, ext4, nfs, fuse) and manage networking, firewall settings, and security hardening (STIG, OSCAP).Rack and connect systems from hardware vendors (Dell, SM, HPE) and perform lights-out management for local and remote systems.Conduct firmware updates and management using BMC tools.Gain familiarity with storage hardware including NAS, SAN, and direct-attached drives (SATA/SAS/NVMe).Understand and manage PCIe cards (RAID, network, GPU).Develop a foundational understanding of HPC technologies, including:Parallel/distributed file systems (e.g., Lustre, Ceph, GPFS, GlusterFS, BeeGFS).High-speed interconnect fabrics (e.g., Infiniband, Omni-path, RoCE).HPC batch schedulers (e.g., PBSpro, OpenPBS, SLURM, Torque, HTCondor, SGE).Assist users in understanding how HPC systems function and provide support as needed.Demonstrate a willingness to learn and grow in HPC methods and applications, with a desire for mentorship.Required Qualifications:Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or a related technical discipline, or equivalent combination of education, technical certifications, training, or work experience.Active TS clearance adjudication with the ability to obtain SCI and polygraph.Willingness to work 100% onsite in a secure environment.Basic Linux skills (3-5 years of administration) with experience in installation, updates, and system management.Hands-on hardware experience (3-5 years) with various vendors (Dell, SM, HPE) including racking systems and connecting network and storage devices.Desired Qualifications:Basic knowledge of HPC technologies (1-3 years of experience).Familiarity with cluster managers (e.g., Bright Cluster Manager/Base Command Manager, xCAT, Warewulf, Rocks, Scyld) is a plus.Strong willingness to learn and expand skill set in HPC environments.#cjpost#LI-RD#LI-OnsiteIn support of pay transparency at Maxar, we disclose salary ranges on all of our U.S. job postings. We use geographic cost of labor as an input to develop market-driven ranges for our roles, and as such, each location where we hire may have a different range. To accommodate all locations, we have listed the bottom to the top of the possible range, and will share the target range for a specific location during the recruiting discussion. Individual pay will be competitive based on a candidates unique set of knowledge, skills, and geographic diversity, with earnings potential commensurate with experience. The range for this position is:$64,000.00 - $135,000.00 annually.We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, health and welfare insurance, and 401(k) to eligible employees. You can find more information on our benefits at: https://www.maxar.com/careers/benefitsThis position will be posted for a minimum of three business days, and will be posted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire. Maxar employees must follow all applicable Maxar policies and COVID-19 requirements as well as those of Maxar customers and third parties. Individual job requirements may vary, and Maxar reserves the right to modify its policies and requirements as it deems appropriate in accordance with applicable law. Maxar Technologies values diversity in the workplace and is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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