What are the responsibilities and job description for the Linux Administrator SME position at NewGen Technologies?
We are seeking a Linux Administrator SME for our Partner’s support teams which includes their Centralized SuperComputing Facility (CSCF) High Performance Computing and other contracts.
The CSCF Linux HPC Administration team is responsible for day-to-day operations working to provide full spectrum support for the product and the implementations on the various contracts. You will work closely with the contract teams, users, and government to ensure the systems meet requirements and fully support each program’s needs.
An individual should have demonstrated his/her problem-solving ability. We are looking for an individual with a majority of the experience listed.
Responsibilities
- Automation of all tasking, debugging, and other day-to-day functions
- Create backups and migrate them to tape for long term storage
- Work with users one-on-one to solve their access and computer problems
- Install software libraries functioning in RHEL/SE Linux environment using Bash and/or Expect scripting built from a template while following program procedures
- Apply best practices in software engineering, delivering projects on time and with excellent quality
- Provide support to security and administration staff as well as end users to resolve issues
- Modify existing scripting to correct errors and/or improve performance
- Provide SME level Linux support to the O&M staff
- Create and/or update comprehensive documentation on all aspects of the contracts computer support
Requirements
- Active TS/SCI CI Poly Clearance
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or an AIS degree required, plus 10 years of experience
- A minimum of 5 years of experience developing system software in heterogeneous, multi-platform environments
- Proficiency in Bourne/Bash and Expect scripting
- Proficiency in debugging issues with the Linux kernel including examining source code, system logs, and using tools such a crash and systemtap
- Experience with managing Satellite repositories to apply patches and build custom kernels as required to implement functionality or address security concerns
- Familiarity with automating approaches to configuring and maintaining (e.g. patching) systems using Ansible and Satellite Server
- Understanding and experience working with identity management systems including LDAP and token-based authentication systems
- Familiarity with High Performance Computing (HPC) environment and related technologies
- Familiarity with Infiniband or Omni-Path high speed fabrics, including subnet management, IPoIB and/or IPoOPA mechanisms, fabric topology and health monitoring and integration with MPI
- Experience with Lustre, NFS, and other direct attach file systems
- Experience with Ethernet networking
- Experience with RDMA communications (InfiniBand and OmniPath)
- Knowledge of Python, Perl, Korn, and other shell scripting
- Experience with revision control software (CVS, SVN, Git)
- SE Linux experience: configuration and policy
- Demonstrated ability to analyze, debug and maintain the integrity of an existing scripting base
- Demonstrated organization skills to balance and prioritize work, and ability to multitask
- Demonstrated communication skills to communicate with support personnel, customer, and managers
- Excellent written and oral communication and people skills; excellent time management skills
About Us
For more than 20 years, NewGen Technologies has solved our clients’ toughest IT challenges with integrity, security, and outstanding service by delivering both technology and talent. We have helped secure borders, have used artificial intelligence (AI) to fight terror, aided the identification of criminals, and have helped to prevent crime through the introduction of biometrics. Our team of Highly Cleared Specialists have hard-to-find skills and expertise in a wide spectrum of technologies to provide solutions that transform business processes and solve problems of national significance. #CJ