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Job Title: Engineering and IT Support - Systems Administrator 2
Location: Redmond, WA (Hybrid, 3 days onsite/week)
Duration: - 3 months
Pay Range: $40/Hr. - $45/Hr. on W2
Job ID: 371236
About BCforward
BCforward is a leading global IT consulting and workforce solutions firm providing services and support to Fortune 500 and government clients. Founded in 1998, BCforward has grown with our customers needs into a full-service business solutions provider. With delivery centers and offices across North America and India, we take pride in building long-term relationships and delivering excellence through innovation, collaboration, and integrity.
Job Description:
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. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the successful deployment, security compliance, and maintenance of these HPC clusters.
Top 3 hard skills:
2+ years for each skill:
* 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
Responsibilities for this role include:
* 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.
Required skills for this role:
* 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
Beneficial skills (not required, but are a plus):
* 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
Qualifications:
* 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
Why BCforward?
At BCforward, we believe in advancing lives and careers. When you join our team, you gain access to:
- Competitive compensation and benefits.
- Opportunities for growth with global clients.
- A supportive, inclusive culture that values innovation and people.
- Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and projects.
About Our Commitment
BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.
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