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# Hardware Technical Specialist

- **Company:** Everforth Apex
- **Location:** Hawthorne, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** CentOS, Linux, File Systems, Uptime, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SUSE Linux Enterprise Servers, Supercomputing, System Availability, Information Technology
- **Published:** August 18, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/38b6d1ff-3cfa-41c8-900a-fabde2a3fe46

## About the Role

Education: Bachelor of Arts/Science or an equivalent degree in computer science or a related area of study. Without a degree, three additional years of relevant professional experience are required (8+ years in total).

Experience: 5+ years of Linux HPC-related experience, with a focus on large-scale HPC system administration and hardware support. Strong experience with current versions of Linux/Unix operating systems, file systems, networking, and security (Red Hat/CentOS or equivalent) is required.

Technical Skills: Proficiency in HPC Hardware, HPC Software, and Break/Fix procedures is required. A working knowledge of Linux operating systems such as RHEL or SLES is preferred.

General Skills

 * Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
 * Excellent interpersonal, customer relations, and problem-management skills, with the ability to stay calm and professional under pressure while working to strict deadlines.
 * Ability to clearly document processes and procedures.
 * Possesses an advanced level of technical or functional knowledge.
 * Ability to perform or drive resolution of problems on combinations and interactions of products.
 * Demonstrates the use of consulting skills, including questioning, listening, and influencing.

## Description

This position involves supporting a high-performance computing (HPC) supercomputer at a customer site. The role requires reporting on-site five days a week and working with both the customer and remote teams to maintain system availability and uptime. The work includes daily break-fix tasks, extensive troubleshooting, and parts replacement across the system. You will respond directly to customer requests and assignments, providing technical and operational support., * Maintain Linux Supercomputer systems availability for the customer.

 * Perform hardware diagnostics and repairs as required.
 * Gather data, perform analysis, and escalate problems to higher-level product support groups and appropriate management.
 * Work under the direction of a Project/Technical Manager and with customer-nominated representatives.
 * Provide advice on solution and integration opportunities.
 * Contribute to knowledge tools and communities, ensuring project learnings are documented and shared.
 * Diagnose complex technical problems to their root cause in a multi-technology environment.
 * Conduct or lead oral status and technical interchange meetings with clients.


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