High Performance Computing Technical Support Consultant

Job#: 2075756

Job Description:

Technical Support Consultant

Our government client is immediately hiring for a Technical Support Consultant to join their team in Livermore, CA! This is a direct-hire opportunity (no contract).

**Position requires a currently active, DoD-issued Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance or DOE-issued Q Clearance**

If interested in applying, please email a copy of your updated resume to Melissa at and reference Job ID: 2075756

Location: 100% on-site in Livermore, CA 94550

Schedule: M-F, Core Business Hours

Pay Rate: $120-175k salary (flexible depending upon experience)

Position Overview:

Provide technology consulting to external customers and internal project teams. Responsible for providing technical support and/or leadership in the creation and delivery of technology solutions designed to meet customers' business needs and, consequently, for understanding customers' businesses. As trusted advisor create and maintain effective customer relationships so as to insure customer satisfaction. Maintain knowledge of leading edge technologies and industry/market domain knowledge. Actively contribute to the company's solutions portfolio by providing information ranging from technical knowledge to methodologies based on experience gained from customer projects. Shape technical direction and technical strategies within the organization and for external customers. Accountable for consistent and significant chargeability levels (or expense relief for internal project teams) and for assisting in meeting or exceeding revenue and customer satisfaction goals. Contribute to organization's profitability by generating and cultivating new business opportunities and by providing technical support for deal proposal development.

Contributions impact technical components of HPE products, solutions, or services regularly and sustainable. Applies advanced subject matter knowledge to solve complex business issues and is regarded as a subject matter expert. Provides expertise and partnership to functional and technical project teams and may participate in cross-functional initiatives. Exercises significant independent judgment to determine best method for achieving objectives. May provide team leadership and mentoring to others.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain the HPC systems availability to the customer, but also create and document site procedures, system diagrams, and other configuration or support documents
• Maintain system software and firmware revisions, including patches, updates, and OS upgrades
• Solve system hardware, software, and third-party software issues, and provide detailed and thoughtful analysis of problem and solution
• Gather data, perform analysis, and escalate problems to higher-level product support groups and appropriate management when necessary to ensure timely resolution of system or customer issues
• Provide solutions and implement repair or workarounds when possible, fully documenting steps taken when required
• Manage software issues for both the system and user applications, submitting and tracking bugs as required
• Answer customer inquiries concerning system software versions, product lifecycles, new releases, and third-party applications

Requirements and Skills:

• Candidates must possess a currently active, DoD-issued TS/SCI Security Clearance or DOE-issued Q Clearance required
• Masters Degree in Computer Science or IT-related area of study and 12 years of professional IT experience OR Bachelors Degree and 15 years of professional IT experience (additional years of experience may be used in liue of degree, 15+ years of professional IT experience)
• Extensive knowledge and experience with Linux operating systems (RHEL or SLES), workload management systems, parallel file systems, networking and security
• Ability to lead and work effectively in a team environment
• Direct experience and demonstrated proficiency with multiple programming and scripting languages (e.g. Perl, Python, C, FORTRAN, etc.) preferred
• Ability to maintain system software, utilizing debugging tools for problem isolation; will perform software builds, software upgrades, and patch installation as needed
• Excellent interpersonal, customer relations and problem management skills, with the ability to stay calm and professional under pressure while working to strict deadlines
• Experience with project planning and management, process management, and team or project leadership preferred
• Able to clearly document processes and procedures with a focus toward mentoring and knowledge sharing
• Occasional travel for training is required
• On-site work required

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Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.