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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Principal HPC Administrator (High Performance Computing) - **Company:** RTX - **Location:** Tucson, AZ, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $107,500.0 - $204,500.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Software Applications, User Authentication, Intelligent Platform Management Interface, Cloud Computing, CompTIA Security+, Cyber Security, Computer Programming, Computer Literacy, Linux, Digital Technology, File Systems, Ganglia (Software), Monitoring of Systems, Internet Security, Linux System Administration, Linux Security Modules, Linux Servers, Windows Servers, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Software Tools, Ansible, Systems Architecture, Systems Integration, Scripting, High Performance Computing, Grafana, Computer Equipment, Information Technology, Slurm - **Published:** August 10, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/senior-principal-hpc-administrator-high-performance-computing-onsite-tucson-az-az--b60889c9-6da4-40a1-9027-54075847c1d1 ## About the Role The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance, * Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years' experience * The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance * Experience in Windows and Linux Server Environments including directory services management, and system hardening * Experience maintaining a medium sized Microsoft Windows Server environment * Experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux, * Experience with High Performance Computing scheduling and monitoring tools as well as hardware troubleshooting * High Performance Computing (HPC) experience in a Linux environment. * Experience in Project Leadership, Management, or Project management in a DT domain Basic to advance scripting experience. * An active DoD Secret or Top Secret Clearance. * Advanced hands-on experience with Windows and Linux security hardening, systems integration, advanced troubleshooting, and authentication service integration. * Red Hat Certified System Administrator or Red Hat Certified Engineer * Knowledge of file system architecture * Cloud certified to include experience with HPC Cloud management * Experience with Ansible and automation * IPMI, iLO, and/or iDRAC Administration * Advanced knowledge of High-Performance Computing scheduling and monitoring tools such as SLURM, Ganglia, Promethius and Grafana, Aerospace and Defense, Affirmative Action, Ansible, Authentication, Automation, Best Practices, Cloud Computing, Community Support, CompTIA - Computing Technology Industry Association, CompTIA Security+, Computer Hardware, Computer Skills, Computer Software, Computer Systems, Corporate Policies, DoD Directive 8140, DoD Directive 8570, DoD Secret Clearance, Documentation, File Systems, IPMI (Intelligent Platform Management Interface), Identify Issues, Internet Security, Leadership, Life Insurance, Linux Administration, Linux Operating System, Maintain Compliance, Microsoft Windows Operating System, Microsoft Windows Server, Microsoft Windows System Internals/Programming, Operating Systems, Performance Management, Problem Solving Skills, Product Development, Project/Program Management, RTX, Red Hat Linux Operating System, Regulatory Compliance, Rehabilitation Act, Research & Development (R&D), Scripting (Scripting Languages), Security Clearance, Security Compliance, System Architecture, System Integration (SI), Systems Administration/Management, Team Player, Top Secret Clearance, Training/Teaching, United States Citizen, Vision Plan ## Description This High-Performance Computing (HPC) candidate (Manager Information Workplace Services - P4) will provide Raytheon Digital Technology High Performance Computing Administration in a heterogeneous Microsoft Windows and Red Hat Enterprise Linux environment. This candidate will understand Windows Server internals, hardware troubleshooting and knowledge of Linux administration. This position is an onsite role in our Tucson Arizona location. Relocation support will be provided to the selected applicant if they meet company policy eligibility requirements. What You Will Do: * Work as a team member in a fast-paced technological environment. * Help develop and implement new technologies based upon industry best practices. * Use troubleshooting techniques to resolve technical problems at a high scope and complexity to include the integration, maintenance and troubleshooting of High-Performance Computing hardware, software, and operating systems (OS). * Understanding software tools, automated scripts, batch schedulers, hardware, and system-level troubleshooting, to lead and support the engineering community. * Perform OS tuning to maximize system performance on high performance computing systems. Work across DT functions to standardize processes and procedures. * Work with Cybersecurity professionals to maintain security compliance requirements. * Provide documentation and training on advanced DT HPC processes and procedures. Be a mentor to junior team members. * Must be able to obtain required Department of Defense Directive (DoDD) 8140 / 8570 Certification requirements (CompTIA Security+ CE or equivalent certification and an Operating System Certification) within 6 months of hire date., Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. This position is classified as: Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products. Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process. For onsite and hybrid roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee's personal responsibility. 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