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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Federal HPC Linux System Administrator - Annapolis Junction, MD - **Company:** SOC - **Location:** Annapolis Junction, MD, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $126,000.0 - $180,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Software Debugging, Linux, File Systems, Firmware, Python (Programming Language), Network Security, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SUSE Linux Enterprise Servers, Software Engineering, System Software, System Availability, Information Technology, Programming Languages - **Published:** September 18, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9167718/federal-hpc-linux-system-administrator-annapolis-junction-md ## About the Role *Must have an active TS/SCI w/ FS Poly to be considered for this role.*, * Linux operating systems (RHEL or SLES), workload management systems, parallel file systems, networking and security * Technical skills to investigate and resolve complexproblems * Direct experience and demonstrated proficiency with multiple programming and scripting languages (e.g.Perl, Python, C, etc.)preferred * Ability to maintain system software, utilizing debugging tools for problem isolation; will perform software builds, software upgrades, and patch installation asneeded * Possess the organizational and analytical skills needed to effectively isolate both hardware and software problems and drive solutions through toconclusion * Able to clearly document processes and procedures with a focus toward mentoring and knowledgesharing Required Education and Experience: * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related area of study OR equivalent work experience * 3+ years' HPC-related experience, ideally with large-scale HPC and parallel file system administration and support Employment Prerequisites The following requirements must be met to be eligible for this position: successful completion of a background investigation and drug urinalysis. ## Description Federal HPC Linux System Administrator needed for a Direct-Hireopportunity with SOC's client to work onsite in Annapolis Junction, MD., Our client is seeking a passionate and skilled Linux Systems Administrator to provide system management, daily monitoring and optimization. In this role, you will provide technical leadership and execution, and be supporting mission-critical customers, providing pre-installation configuration, on-site integration, administration, and customer enablement of computing solution., * Work as an active member of the account team, interacting with the Service Delivery Manager, Sales, the customer, and sitestaff * Answer customer inquiries concerning system software versions, product lifecycles, new releases, and third-partyapplications * Maintain the Linux system availability to the customer, but also create and document site procedures, system diagrams, and other configuration or supportdocuments * Maintain system software and firmware revisions, including patches, updates, and OSupgrades * Solve system hardware, software, and third-party software issues, and provide detailed and thoughtful analysis of problem andsolution * Gather data, perform analysis, and escalate problems to higher-level product support groups and appropriate management when necessary to ensure timely resolution of system or customerissues * Implement solutions, repairs and workarounds, fully documenting steps taken whenrequired * Document and share troubleshooting techniques, new ideas, and utilities to help develop and grow organizationalknowledge * Manage software issues for both the system and user applications, submitting and tracking bugs asrequired ## Related Videos - [Possibilities with Web Capabilities](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1575-possibilities-with-web-capabilities) - [Playing Pong on a shoulder press machine](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100140-playing-pong-on-a-shoulder-press-machine) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [A Hitchhikers Guide to Container Security - Automotive Edition 2024](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1119-a-hitchhikers-guide-to-container-security-automotive-edition-2024) - [Docker exec without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1094-docker-exec-without-docker) ## Related Articles - [Top 6 Hackathons for Developers in 2023](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/263-top-6-hackathons-for-developers-in-2023) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [9 Ways to Make Money Hacking](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/333-9-ways-to-make-money-hacking) - [Best Coding Boot Camps in Germany](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/237-best-coding-boot-camps-in-germany) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Dev Digest 134 - Where pixels sing?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/477-dev-digest-134-where-pixels-sing)