Senior Linux System Admin - AI with Security Clearance

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Job description

Top Skills' Details
1. Expert with Linux/RHEL deployment and sustainment in a secure environment
2. Experience using containers in a cloud environment
3. Understanding of AI and the hardware/system requirements to support its function An Active TS/SCI clearance is required for this position
Secondary Skills - Nice to Haves
Azure
aws
high performance computing
gpu
HPE Superdome
UEFI
BIOS
OS
Network
Job Description
TEKsystems is seeking a Senior Systems Administrator in support of a new custom AI/GPU system at Space Force's National Space Test and Training Complex (NSTTC) in Colorado Springs, CO. The initial contract is for 12 months and is to be renewed annually, for up to 2 years. • Experience working with applications that are AI enabled, require high amount of graphical processing units, and visualization that can operate in a secure software defined environment.
• Expertise in Secure Linux/RHEL implementations.
• Familiar with use of containers in cloud environments
• Familiar with HPC Hardware operations and configurations.
• Ideally a strong knowledge and experience with HPE Superdome product, but not required.
• Must be an effective communicator, acting as sole representative between USSF and HPE, and have the ability to manage intake of tickets, scheduling jobs, and break/fix personnel as needed. Job Requirements:
• The Sr System Administrator will be the primary point of contact and only onsite representative of HPE for incidents & problem management on cases.
o There will be remote support available from HPE engineering teams for high level tasks and deployable break/fix support for hardware install/repair tasks
• Assist with system build and installation activities (scheduled for September) before transitioning to ongoing support role.
• Perform System Performance Tuning and Optimization of hardware layer for workloads and tasks.
• Change management support for UEFI, BIOS, OS and network.
• Resource planning during system expansion activities.
• Review of software stack components (compilers, configurations, operating systems & partitions).
• Provide Knowledge transfer to Customer
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Additional Skills & Qualifications
Education Requirements:
• Degree in computer science, Computer Engineering, Computer systems, Information Technology Systems, or closely related degree from an appropriately accredited institution.
• Master's with 10-15 years of experience; working in classified environments, or
• Bachelor's with 10-15 years of experience; in operations analysis and design, systems programming in classified environments. Clearance Requirements: • An active TS/SCI clearance is required to be considered for this position
Employee Value Proposition (EVP)
• This is an exciting opportunity to support a new, highly customized, GPU centric high performance system with the US Space Force.
• Act as the main point of contact between the USSF and HPE teams
• Long term contract, chance to convert to direct employee or move into different roles
Work Environment
Classified, secure environment, working directly with end client as the sole representative for HPE. Business Drivers/Customer Impact HPE is deliver a new, highly customized, GPU centric high performance system to the US Space Force which includes the ongoing support of a HPE representative onsite. This individual will work directly with the end client to ensure the optimal performance and tuning of the system to meet their needs for advanced AI computing. Why is the position open(provide details) New system build/implementation in September which requires a new consultant to fulfill the services portion of the project. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Posting close date September 30, 2024

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