Senior High Performance Computing Systems Administrator

Company: BAE Systems PLC
Location: Annapolis
Posted on: February 25, 2021

Job Description:

COVID-19 Company Updates: We've altered the hiring process to ensure as many safety precautions as possible. Learn more. Senior High Performance Computing Systems Administrator Req #: 65908BR Annapolis Junction, Maryland, United States Engineering & Technology Intelligence & Security Posted on:01/06/2021 Clearance Level - Must Currently Possess Top Secret/SCI Polygraph Shift 1st Shift Relocation Available No ITAR: U.S Citizen or Green Card Required Yes Clearance Level - Must Be Able to Obtain Top Secret/SCI Polygraph
Job Description
Your new career awaits you at BAE Systems!

BAE Systems , a top-ten prime contractor to the U.S. Department of Defense, based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we do-from intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services. We have more than 80 locations across the U.S. and in Afghanistan, Djibouti, Germany, Japan, Korea, Thailand and the United Kingdom.

At BAE Systems, we promote a strong, collaborative culture and provide our employees with the tools, skills and training they need to succeed. We are all about trust, camaraderie and a shared ambition to lead the world in defense technologies and national security services.

We are seeking to hire a Sr. HPC Systems Administrator.

The ideal candidate shall have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, and have ten (10) years of demonstrable experience in system administration and support of a large client-server based IT enterprise.
Experience shall include installation, configuration, and networking of UNIX and/or Linux based platforms. This experience shall include: creating, modifying and deleting user accounts, performing system back-ups, and maintaining system configuration files. Individual shall have a fundamental understanding of operating systems and be familiar with either UNIX or Linux commands or utilities at the user level.




Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• 10 years of demonstrable experience in system administration and support of a large client-server based IT enterprise.
• Experience shall include installation, configuration, and networking of UNIX and/or Linux based platforms.
  
• This experience shall include: creating, modifying and deleting user accounts, performing system back-ups, and maintaining system configuration files. Individual shall have a fundamental understanding of operating systems and be familiar with either UNIX or Linux commands or utilities at the user level.
  • Experience shall include the installation and configuration of hardware, operating systems, and commercial software packages. Individual shall be able to develop and implement enterprise backup/recovery strategies, server configuration and consolidation, and verification of the health and status of the entire IT infrastructure. Individual shall be able to provide support for enterprise services such as DNS, NFS, email services, security protection mechanisms, and the interoperability of UNIX and Linux based systems.
    In addition to the above qualifications, candidates shall have experience with:
    
    • Installation, configuration, tuning, troubleshooting, and administration of:
      • Multi-vendor servers running numerous COTS, Open Source, and in-house applications to accommodate HPC Division IT support requirements
      • Multi-vendor servers running Red Hat, CentOS or SUSE with direct attached or FC SAN storage consisting of SSDs and/or HDDs
      • Enterprise commercial software such as Splunk, Centrify, NoMachine, or Santricity
      • Distributing computing tools such as SLURM, LSF and/or Moab/Torque
      • HPC cluster systems, HPC MPP systems, Front End servers of Special Purpose Devices (SPDs)
      • Blade servers with FC/SAS/Network back end
      • Different file systems such as Lustre, ZFS, GPFS, btrfs, XFS and ext3/4
      • Testing during the purchase process of HPC systems include Pre-Factory testing, Factory testing, system integration and Acceptance testing
      • Accepted professional certifications include but not limited to:
        • valid RHCSA or higher Red Hat certification
        • valid VMWare certification
        • TS SCI with appropriate Poly required
          
          About BAE Systems Intelligence & Security
          BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it's what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts - defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team-making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.
          
          Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we do-from intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels.
          
          At BAE Systems, we celebrate the array of skills, experiences, and perspectives our employees bring to the table. For us, differences are a source of strength. We're laser-focused on high performance, and we work hard every day to nurture an inclusive culture where all employees can innovate and thrive. Here, you will not only build your career, but you will also enjoy work-life balance, uncover new experiences, and collaborate with passionate colleagues. Email this job Your name Email Annapolis Junction, Maryland, United States BAE Systems is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. Important Company Notices and SCAM Alert

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