Sr. System Engineer

Horizontal Talent
Washington, United States of America
7 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Senior
Compensation
$ 139K

Job location

Washington, United States of America

Tech stack

Systems Engineering
Linux
Document Management Systems
R
Python
Matlab
Ansible
SAS (Software)
Shell Script
Stata
High Performance Computing
Statistics Packages
Data Management
Slurm

Job description

Join our team as a Senior Systems Engineer, where you'll play a pivotal role in maintaining and enhancing a Linux-based high-performance computing environment. This position is crucial for supporting statistical analysis and economic research across various business lines. Responsibilities

  • Oversee and maintain Linux-based high-performance computing servers, ensuring optimal performance and security.
  • Provide advanced support for the analytics platform, resolving complex technical issues efficiently.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate analytical needs into technical solutions.
  • Document system configurations and troubleshooting procedures for knowledge sharing.
  • Implement security protocols and conduct regular audits to safeguard sensitive data.
  • Participate in projects to enhance platform capabilities and contribute to system design.
  • Be part of an on-call rotation to support critical issues outside regular hours.

Requirements

  • Proficient in Linux operating systems, shell scripting, and system administration tools.
  • Experienced with Ansible and Ansible Automation Platform.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and a customer-service mindset.
  • Excellent communication skills for effective collaboration with diverse teams.

Preferred Skills

  • Experience with high-performance computing technologies like SLURM and OpenOnDemand.
  • Familiarity with statistical analysis tools such as R, Python, MatLab, Stata, and SAS.

Benefits & conditions

Please apply through this online posting or by visiting our Job Board at www.horizontaltalent.com/job-board. Applications will be accepted for 4 weeks. For those that join the team, we offer competitive compensation and benefits including medical, dental, vision, and retirement. Check out all we have to offer and how you can become part of the Horizontal Talent Team. The pay range for this role is $33 - $67 per hour based on qualifications and experience.

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