Network / HPC Engineer

Overview

On Site
$80 - $85
Contract - W2
Contract - 12 Month(s)
No Travel Required

Skills

Authentication
Encryption
Metrics
Performance Tuning
Networking
Data Center
Ethernet
Network Monitoring
Cryptographic
High Performance Computing
HPC
MPI
Infiniband

Job Details

Location Ashburn, VA Onsite 5 Days a week

Duration-12 + Months

Network / High Performance Computing Engineer Responsibilities to include but not be limited to the following Designing and deploying HPC clusters consisting of high-performance servers, interconnected by high-speed networks such as InfiniBand (IB) or Ethernet/RoCE with RDMA capabilities.

Recommended Qualifications

In-depth understanding of InfiniBand architecture, protocols (IBTA), and technologies (e.g., Mellanox InfiniBand). Proficiency in RoCE (RDMA over Converged Ethernet) protocols, including RoCEv2 and related standards.

Experience in designing and configuring high-performance networks, including InfiniBand fabrics and RoCE-enabled Ethernet networks. Knowledge of fabric design principles, topology optimization, and performance tuning techniques.

Ability to analyze network performance metrics, diagnose bottlenecks, and optimize network configurations for low latency and high throughput. Experience in tuning switch port settings, buffer sizes, and flow control parameters to maximize RoCE performance.

Familiarity with security measures for InfiniBand and RoCE networks, including subnet partitioning, encryption, and access controls. Knowledge of authentication mechanisms and cryptographic protocols for securing RDMA traffic.

Proficiency in network monitoring tools and techniques for monitoring InfiniBand and RoCE network health and performance. Ability to troubleshoot network issues, diagnose connectivity problems, and resolve performance-related issues.

Certification programs offered by vendors such as Mellanox (now NVIDIA Networking) for InfiniBand and RoCE technologies.

Hands-on experience in deploying, managing, and optimizing high-performance computing (HPC) environments and data center networks. Experience working with RDMA-enabled applications and parallel computing frameworks (e.g., MPI, OpenMP).

Experience in implementing and troubleshooting complex network configurations, including InfiniBand switches, gateways, and RoCE adapters.

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