HPC Linux Systems Administrator (MSIC)

COLSA Corporation is seeking a Linux Systems Administrator to support the Missile and Space Intelligence Center (MSIC) in Huntsville, Alabama. In this role, you'll help maintain and optimize the secure, high-performance computing (HPC) infrastructure that supports critical national security missions. From managing Linux servers and HPC clusters to supporting containerized environments, you'll play a key role in ensuring the reliability, performance, and security of mission-critical systems.

Responsibilities:

• Drive the secure deployment and lifecycle management of Linux workstations, enterprise servers, and HPC clusters.
• Efficiently administer local and remote filesystems, ensuring data integrity and high-speed access across the network.
• Eliminate manual toil by developing sophisticated automation scripts using Shell and Python.
• Implement and manage robust security layers, including advanced firewall configurations and fine-tuned SELinux policies.
• Drive system consistency and rapid deployment using Ansible for configuration management and automation.
• Modernize workflows by deploying and managing containerized environments using Docker, Podman, and Apptainer.
• HPC Optimization: Maintain and push the performance limits of HPC clusters utilizing industry-leading tools like Bright, Slurm, and xCAT.
• Configure and optimize Linux networking services to ensure seamless, high-bandwidth connectivity.
• Author and maintain high-fidelity documentation for system configurations, operational playbooks, and strategic plans.

At COLSA, people are our most valuable resource and are at the center of our core values. We invite you to unite your talents with opportunity and become part of our “Family of Professionals!” Learn more about our employee-centric culture and benefits here: https://colsa.com/culture_benefits