As an HPC Linux Systems Engineer, you will work within the HPC Scalable Systems Group inside of the NCCS Systems Section to support numerous activities of the center.

Our group administers and supports system installation, deployment, acceptance, performance testing, upgrades, problem diagnosis, and troubleshooting of HPC computational resources.

The Systems Section is within the National Center for Computational Sciences Division (NCCS). The HPC Systems Section administers and supports the division’s computing, networking, and storage systems.

The NCCS provides state-of-the-art computational and data science infrastructure, coupled with dedicated technical and scientific professionals, to accelerate scientific discovery and engineering advances across a broad range of disciplines. NCCS hosts the Oak Ridge Leadership Computing Facility, one of DOE’s National User Facilities.

As a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science national laboratory, ORNL has an extraordinary 80-year history of solving the nation’s biggest problems. We have a dedicated and creative staff of over 6,000 people! Our vision for diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) is to cultivate an environment and practices that foster diversity in ideas and in the people across the organization, as well as to ensure ORNL is recognized as a workplace of choice. These elements are critical for enabling the execution of ORNL’s broader mission to accelerate scientific discoveries and their translation into energy, environment, and security solutions for the nation.

Major Duties/Responsibilities:
Installing, configuring, and maintaining computer system software

Diagnosing system operational problems quickly and effectively

Coordinating with vendors to resolve hardware and software problems

Recommending, planning, and coordinating hardware and software changes with customer participation using change management processes

Porting and writing system management tools

Providing reliable and efficient backups/restores for all managed systems

Setting up and maintaining host and network-based security of the NCCS resources

Documenting system administration procedures for routine and complex tasks

Participating in a 24-hour, 7-day on-call support rotation and off-hours maintenance windows

System implementation/integration into the NCCS environment and systems performance analysis.

Deliver ORNL’s mission by aligning behaviors, priorities, and interactions with our core values of Impact, Integrity, Teamwork, Safety, and Service. Promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility by fostering a respectful workplace – in how we treat one another, work together, and measure success.

Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in a scientific or technical field

5+ years of Unix/Linux systems experience is required

An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered

Preferred Qualifications:
Experience managing Unix/Linux operating systems in a large-scale system environment

Solid understanding of networked computing environment concepts

Experience with the Cray X-series platform

Experience with IBM Power platform

Ability to develop and maintain programs and scripts that aid in the operation and automation of administrative tasks using various shell and scripting languages (bash, Perl, Python)

Experience with Lustre and GPFS file systems

Experience with batch schedulers (particularly LSF and SLURM)

C-Programming and porting experience

Experience with automated and/or diskless installation methods (xCAT, HPCM)

Experience deploying and maintaining automated configuration management software such as CFEngine or Puppet

Experience with open source system monitoring solutions such as Nagios

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to work as a team player

Proactive and solution-oriented problem solver

Prior project and/or team leadership experience

Special Requirement:
This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a clearance from the Department of Energy. As such, this position is a Workplace Substance Abuse (WSAP) testing designated position. WSAP positions require passing a pre-placement drug test and participation in an ongoing random drug testing program.

Benefits at ORNL:
ORNL offers competitive pay and benefits programs to attract and retain talented people. The laboratory offers many employee benefits, including medical and retirement plans and flexible work hours, to help you and your family live happy and healthy. Employee amenities such as on-site fitness, banking, and cafeteria facilities are also provided for convenience.

In addition, we offer a flexible work environment that supports both the organization and the employee. A hybrid/onsite working arrangement may be available with this position.

Other benefits include the following: Prescription Drug Plan, Dental Plan, Vision Plan, 401(k) Retirement Plan, Contributory Pension Plan, Life Insurance, Disability Benefits, Generous Vacation and Holidays, Parental Leave, Legal Insurance with Identity Theft Protection, Employee Assistance Plan, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, Wellness Programs, Educational Assistance, Relocation Assistance, and Employee Discounts.

If you have difficulty using the online application system or need an accommodation to apply due to a disability, please email: [email protected] or call 1.866.963.9545.

This position will remain open for a minimum of 5 days after which it will close when a qualified candidate is identified and/or hired.

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ORNL is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, are encouraged to apply. UT-Battelle is an E-Verify employer.