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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Systems Administrator II - HPC Support - **Company:** TAP Engineering - **Location:** Anne Arundel County, MD, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $83,000.0 - $113,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Confluence, JIRA, Bash Shell, Unix, Computer Networks, System Configuration, Linux, File Systems, InfiniBand, Linux System Administration, Nagios, Network Architecture, Performance Tuning, Ansible, Prometheus, Software Deployment, Transmission Control Protocol (TCP), Computer Network Technologies, Grafana, Software Troubleshooting, Reliability of Systems, Git, Information Technology, Data Management, Slurm - **Published:** September 26, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/9af01c67-74fe-4c91-83b8-f170fb580615 ## About the Role * Active TS/SCI clearance with appropriate polygraph (most recent poly within the last 7 years) * DoD 8570 IAT II certification * Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline or related field and 5+ years of experience, or 10+ years of relevant experience without a degree * Strong experience with Linux and/or Unix system administration * Experience with OS installation, file system configuration, software installation, and application troubleshooting * Hands-on technical storage experience * Working knowledge of TCP/IP networking * Experience with Bash scripting, software compilation, and installation * Understanding of HPC architectures and environments * Familiarity with high-speed networking technologies such as InfiniBand and Slingshot * Familiarity with tools such as Slurm, Salt, Ansible, Git, Jira, Confluence, Grafana, Prometheus, and Nagios * Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, with the ability to diagnose unique issues across complex systems * Strong communication and collaboration skills ## Description TAP Engineering is seeking a System Administrator II in Annapolis Junction, Maryland to support the operation, performance, and reliability of high-performance computing (HPC) environments spanning multi-vendor servers, clusters, storage, and network infrastructure. This role combines Linux/Unix administration with hands-on storage support and troubleshooting across a complex technical environment., * Install, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Linux and Unix operating systems * Support enterprise storage systems, including configuration, maintenance, monitoring, and troubleshooting * Manage file systems, system configurations, software installations, and operating system upgrades * Monitor and troubleshoot servers, storage, network components, and related IT infrastructure * Diagnose and resolve Tier 1 and Tier 2 technical issues and escalate complex problems as needed * Support TCP/IP networking and high-speed HPC technologies such as InfiniBand and Slingshot * Develop and maintain Bash scripts to automate system administration and operational tasks * Compile, install, and maintain software and applications within Linux environments * Optimize system performance, resource utilization, and storage capacity * Assist with capacity planning and infrastructure growth * Maintain clear technical documentation and communicate system status and issues to stakeholders * Collaborate with engineers and technical teams to improve system reliability and operational efficiency ## Related Videos - [Improving quality with Agentic AI with Rovo Dev and Xray](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2005-improving-quality-with-agentic-ai-with-rovo-dev-and-xray) - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [WeAreDevelopers LIVE - Node and Package Security](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2138-wearedevelopers-live-node-and-package-security) - [How I saved 200K/yr in direct costs writing 0 code lines in K8s](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1055-how-i-saved-200k-yr-in-direct-costs-writing-0-code-lines-in-k8s) - [Collaboration Quantified: Lessons from Open Source Developer Networks](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1422-collaboration-quantified-lessons-from-open-source-developer-networks) - [Git for Code Reviews](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/429-git-for-code-reviews) ## Related Articles - [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) - [Top 6 Hackathons for Developers in 2023](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/263-top-6-hackathons-for-developers-in-2023) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Best US AI Conferences for CTOs in 2026: Build vs. Buy, Vendor Evaluation, and Peer Intelligence](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/736-best-us-ai-conferences-for-ctos-in-2026-build-vs-buy-vendor-evaluation-and-peer-intelligence) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [Dev Digest 134 - Where pixels sing?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/477-dev-digest-134-where-pixels-sing)