Systems Administrator 2

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client in Redmond, WA that is seeking a Systems Administrator 2.

Summary:
We are looking for an HPC Software Engineering Contractor who can be onsite in Redmond at least 3x per week to join our team to help with designing, building, and maintaining High-Performance Computing (HPC) clusters, storage, and network systems for our Quantum Computing researchers. In addition, this role involves interacting with our users to troubleshoot issues with running simulations on our platforms. The Systems Administrator will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the successful deployment, security compliance and maintenance of these HPC clusters.

Responsibilities:
* Build, deploy, and maintain HPC cluster infrastructure, including compute, storage and networking components
* Develop and operation automation for cluster deployment, configuration, and lifecycle management
* Diagnose and resolve platform-level issues impacting reliability, performance or workload execution
* Participate in the full DevOps lifecycle, including code development, review, testing, and production operations
* Validate HPC platforms for readiness, security compliance, and internal customer use
* Maintain clear and accurate documentation for platform architecture, deployment and operational procedures.

REQUIREMENTS:
* Bachelor's degree in a technical field such as Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field required
* 2+ years of experience working with Linux-based systems in a production, lab, or research computing environment
* Experience debugging and troubleshooting issues in production or pre-production systems, including performance, reliability, or configuration problems
* Experience with programming or scripting for automation, diagnostics, or operational tooling
* Ability to learn and operate within existing platforms, tools, and operational processes while contributing to improvements over time
* Experienced in Linux systems administration and proficient with the Linux terminal
* Experienced with automation tools like Python, Ansible, Terraform
* Experience with distributed, multi-user systems
* Experience with networking and storage concepts in large-scale Linux environments
* Exceptional troubleshooting, analytical and organizational skills
* Ability to write concise and precise documentation

Bonus experience:
* Familiarity with high-performance computing, both as a user and/or as a developer of parallel/accelerated applications
* Familiarity with scheduler (e.g., Slurm)
* Familiarity with HPC offerings in Azure
* Familiarity with containers/microservices

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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