Apex Systems is seeking a passionate and skilled Linux Systems Administrator to provide system management, daily monitoring and optimization. In this role, you will provide technical leadership and execution, and be supporting HPE's mission-critical customers, providing pre-installation configuration, on-site integration, administration, and customer enablement of HPE's computing solution.
TS / SCI with Poly clearance REQUIRED
Location : Onsite Annapolis Junction, Maryland
This role requires in-person attendance at non-HPE worksites that impose a COVID-19 vaccination and / or testing requirement. Applicants seeking this role must be ready to comply with the relevant COVID-19 vaccination and / or testing requirement by their HPE start date.
In this role, you will :
- Work as an active member of the HPE account team, interacting with the Service Delivery Manager, Sales, the customer, and site staff.
- Answer customer inquiries concerning system software versions, product lifecycles, new releases, and third-party applications.
- Maintain the Linux system 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.
- Implement solutions, repairs and workarounds, fully documenting steps taken when required.
- Document and share troubleshooting techniques, new ideas, and utilities to help develop and grow organizational knowledge.
- Manage software issues for both the system and user applications, submitting and tracking bugs as required.
Required Knowledge and Skills :
Linux operating systems (RHEL or SLES), workload management systems, parallel file systems, networking and security.Technical skills to investigate and resolve complex problems.Direct experience and demonstrated proficiency with multiple programming and scripting languages (e.g. Perl, Python, C, etc.) preferred.Ability to maintain system software, utilizing debugging tools for problem isolation; will perform software builds, software upgrades, and patch installation as needed.Possess the organizational and analytical skills needed to effectively isolate both hardware and software problems and drive solutions through to conclusion.Able to clearly document processes and procedures with a focus toward mentoring and knowledge sharing.Required Education and Experience :
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related area of study OR equivalent work experience.3+ years' HPC-related experience, ideally with large-scale HPC and parallel file system administration and support.Clearance requires : TS SCI with Poly.Interview Process :
Initial phone screen with KornFerry. If they get pushed through / Security clearance confirmed by FEDSEC they are then passed onto HPE tech team.HPE Tech team will conduct a panel interview. If the candidate progresses then they will meet with the end-client (NSA).Final call with end-client (NSA).Needed for Submittal :
Candidates full name, phone, email.Blurb of their relevant experience, security clearance, salary expectations, etc.Updated resume (highlight / bold their security clearance).Upon submittal, candidates will be sent an RDP form automatically from HPE that they will need to fill out in order to be visible in the system. Additionally, they will speak with HPE's FEDSEC who will verify their clearance.EEO Employer
Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.
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