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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Systems Engineer - **Company:** Penguin Recruitment Ltd - **Location:** New York, NY, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $91,000.0 - $113,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Software Applications, Systems Engineering, Unix, Cloud Computing, Computer Networks, Data Centers, Linux, DevOps, File Systems, Ethernet, Hardware Design, InfiniBand, Job Scheduling, Python (Programming Language), Linux System Administration, Log Files, Open Source Technology, Performance Tuning, Ansible, Virtualization Technology, Enterprise Software Applications, High Performance Computing, Sysadmin, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Optimization Algorithms, Slurm, Server Operating Systems & Platforms - **Published:** May 15, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=363e2e535f0becd4 ## About the Role Do you have experience in UNIX?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field; or equivalent experience. * UNIX/Linux certification or equivalent experience. * 5+ years of hands-on experience with UNIX/Linux server environments. * HPC Systems Management knowledge. * Linux systems administration skills and experience with open-source technologies. * Understanding of Linux networking implementation and protocols. * Ability to work in ITIL operating models. * Able to install, configure, and tune software applications and provide overall support. * Please note, the customer this position is supporting will run their own background check that includes a credit check. Preferred Skills * HPC: Application, Systems Management, OS, Optimization, Hardware and data center needs. * HPC/AI Performance Specialist and practical knowledge of the administration of High-Performance Computing (HPC) technologies, including cluster resource management, job scheduling, Ethernet networking, InfiniBand, etc. * AI & Cloud: Virtualization, Applications, Container Orchestration, Systems Management, and Hardware design. * Data: High-Performance Storage and Parallel file systems used in HPC/AI and Cloud. * HPC cluster system admin experience. * In-depth knowledge of Linux cluster technologies and optimization techniques. * HPC Scheduler knowledge (SLURM, PBS, LSF). * Will take initiative to refer to Application OEM/Vendor for Application operations, features, functions, and questions. ## Description Penguin Solutions Managed Services provides dedicated, remote, Linux systems DevOps for complex, integrated environments involving high-performance computing, cloud, and enterprise systems. This position requires technical skills and the ability to understand, document, configure, administer, troubleshoot, and resolve issues in Linux environments. This is a customer-facing position on site at the customer's data center in Orangeburg, NY. 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