Senior Linux Systems Administrator / HPC

Kelly Services Inc.
Chicago, IL, United States
2 months ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Compensation
$100,000.0 - $120,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Computing Platforms Bash Shell Big Data Linux Distributed Data Store Domain Name System (DNS) Monitoring of Systems Python (Programming Language) Networking Basics Performance Tuning Ansible TCP/IP
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Scripting High Performance Computing Kubernetes Infrastructure Automation Frameworks ZFS File System Puppet Network Server Multiplatform Docker

Job description

A leading institution in Chicago is hiring a Systems Administrator to support advanced computing systems within a fast-growing data science environment. This role focuses on Linux infrastructure, high performance computing clusters, and modern automation tools such as Ansible, Docker, and distributed storage technologies.

This is a unique opportunity to work in a highly technical environment supporting cutting edge research in artificial intelligence and large-scale data processing. The team is looking for someone who thrives in complex systems, enjoys solving deep technical challenges, and wants to play a key role in shaping infrastructure strategy. You will gain exposure to HPC environments, collaborate directly with researchers, and take ownership of critical systems that power innovation., * 70% Linux Systems

  • 15% Networking and Infrastructure
  • 15% Automation and Scripting

Daily Responsibilities

  • 70% Hands On
  • 20% Team Collaboration
  • 10% Project Ownership

The Offer

  • Bonus eligible

You will receive the following benefits:

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Vacation Time
  • Stock Options

Requirements

  • Strong experience administering Linux systems in production
  • Experience with scripting using Python or Bash
  • Background in systems, servers, or infrastructure support
  • Knowledge of networking fundamentals such as TCP IP and DNS
  • Experience with configuration management tools such as Ansible or Puppet

Desired Skills & Experience

  • Experience supporting HPC or clustered computing environments
  • Familiarity with distributed storage such as ZFS, Lustre, or similar
  • Experience with container tools such as Docker or Kubernetes
  • Exposure to multi-platform environments including macOS and Linux
  • Experience with monitoring systems and performance tuning

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