HPC Linux System Administrator needed for a Direct hire opportunity with SOC's client to work in Livermore, California.
***Must have an active DOE Q Clearance or equivalent***
Responsibilities
- Maintain the HPC systems availability to the customer, but also create and document site procedures, system diagrams, and other configuration or support documents
- Maintain system software and firmware revisions, including patches, updates, and OS upgrades
- Solve system hardware, software, and third-party software issues, and provide detailed and thoughtful analysis of problem and solution
- Gather data, perform analysis, and escalate problems to higher-level product support groups and appropriate management when necessary to ensure timely resolution of system or customer issues
- Provide solutions and implement repair or workarounds when possible, fully documenting steps taken when required
- Manage software issues for both the system and user applications, submitting and tracking bugs as required
- Answer customer inquiries concerning system software versions, product lifecycles, new releases, and third-party applications
Qualifications
Knowledge and Skills:
- DOE Q Clearance preferred
- Extensive knowledge and experience with Linux operating systems (RHEL or SLES), workload management systems, parallel file systems, networking and security
- Ability to lead and work effectively in a team environment
- Direct experience and demonstrated proficiency with multiple programming and scripting languages (e.g. Perl, Python, C, FORTRAN, etc.) preferred
- Ability to maintain system software, utilizing debugging tools for problem isolation; will perform software builds, software upgrades, and patch installation as needed
- Excellent interpersonal, customer relations and problem management skills, with the ability to stay calm and professional under pressure while working to strict deadlines
- Experience with project planning and management, process management, and team or project leadership preferred
- Able to clearly document processes and procedures with a focus toward mentoring and knowledge sharing
- Occasional travel for training is required
- On-site work required
Education and Experience Required:
- Bachelors Degree in computer science or equivalent experience.
- 4+ years of work experience or more required.
Employment Pre-requisites
The following requirements must be met to be eligible for this position: successful completion of a background investigation, drug urinalysis, and verified compliance with Executive Order 14042, Ensuring Adequate COVID Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors.
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.
SOC, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer, EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability.
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Estimated Min Rate: $101500.00
Estimated Max Rate: $145000.00 |
SOC LLC
Jul 18, 2025