Parsons Corporation
Multinational technology‑driven engineering and infrastructure firm serving government and private sectors.
Senior Linux System Administrator
Manage and optimize HPC Linux systems, design future platforms, and provide expert support.
Job Highlights
About the Role
The Senior Linux Systems Administrator will support system administration for the Army Research Laboratory (ARL) high‑performance computers and contribute to the design of the ARL A2I2 building slated for delivery in 2024. The role involves advising on architectural trade‑offs, selecting open‑source tools, developing performance instrumentation, and serving as a subject‑matter expert for the HPC program. • Support system administration for ARL high‑performance computers. • Assist in design of ARL A2I2 building for 2024‑plus platforms. • Advise on architectural trade‑offs including NVIDIA Grace/Hopper, ARM, AMD, and new file systems. • Identify and evaluate open‑source software tools and stacks for specific and production platforms. • Develop and implement instrumentation to measure and visualize system and job performance. • Serve as subject‑matter expert for the HPC program’s research, development, and production environments.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸system admin
- ▸building design
- ▸architecture advisory
- ▸tool evaluation
- ▸performance monitoring
- ▸hpc sme
What You Bring
Candidates must have extensive experience with diverse Linux operating systems, high‑performance computing, and Linux performance‑tuning tools. Familiarity with open‑source software stacks, the ability to collaborate with a broad team of system administrators, and awareness of emerging hardware such as NVIDIA Grace/Hopper, ARM, and AMD are essential. A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in computer science or engineering (or equivalent experience) and at least eight years of relevant experience are required. Linux+ and Security+ certifications, as well as an active Top Secret security clearance, are mandatory. • Deep expertise in multiple Linux distributions and HPC environments. • Proficiency with Linux performance‑tuning and instrumentation tools. • Experience with open‑source software standards and stacks. • Ability to collaborate with a diverse team of system administrators. • Knowledge of emerging hardware and software capabilities. • Experience sustaining and supporting legacy HPC systems. • Skill in integrating new capabilities into existing HPC infrastructures. • Ability to standardize software stacks to reduce complexity and cost. • BS or MS in computer science, engineering, or equivalent experience. • Minimum 8 years of relevant Linux systems administration experience. • Linux+ and Security+ certifications (or equivalents). • Active Top Secret security clearance.
Requirements
- ▸linux
- ▸hpc
- ▸performance tuning
- ▸linux+
- ▸security+
- ▸top secret
Benefits
Parsons invites you to imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by a leadership vision that values people, embraces agility, and fosters growth, the company cultivates an innovative culture that empowers employees to reach their full potential. Parsons offers a competitive salary range of $100,900‑$176,600 and a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, paid time off, ESOP, 401(k), life insurance, flexible schedules, and holidays. The company is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to employee wellbeing, growth, and a culture of excellence. • Salary $100,900‑$176,600. • Medical, dental, and vision coverage. • Paid time off, flexible work schedules, and holidays. • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and 401(k) retirement plans. • Life insurance and other wellbeing programs.
Work Environment
Onsite