> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/519781-ts-sci-hpc-systems-engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/519781-ts-sci-hpc-systems-engineer). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # TS/SCI HPC Systems Engineer - **Company:** Insight Global - **Location:** Ravanna, MO, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Bash Shell, Command-Line Interface, Linux, Python (Programming Language), Linux System Administration, Scripting, High Performance Computing, Git, Information Technology, Slurm, Software Version Control, Server Operating Systems & Platforms - **Published:** June 11, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000g72f9x ## About the Role Active TS/SCI clearance - ONE of the following certifications: Security+, CCNA Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, CND, SSCP, CAP, CASP+, CISM, CISSP, GSLC, CCISO, HCISPP - 5+ years of experience working in Linux environments supporting distributed compute workloads or HPC cluster platforms - Experience executing or troubleshooting workloads using HPC workload schedulers such as Slurm, PBS, Torque, or similar systems - Experience administering command-line Linux systems including scripting (Bash, python, etc.) and troubleshooting applications in multi-user server environments. - Experience supporting systems within DoD/DoW or IC environments ## Description A federal IT services client of Insight Global is hiring for a highly skilled HPC Systems Engineer to join their team full time in Charlottesville, VA. This role requires an active TS/SCI clearance and is 5 days/week on site. Relocation packages are available! The HPC (High Performance Computing) Systems Engineer will work directly with engineers, analysts, and researchers to support job execution, troubleshoot workload failures, and improve the performance and efficiency of compute workloads running on HPC clusters. The Engineer will assist users with scheduler job scripts, application execution, and workload performance troubleshooting while promoting HPC best practices for efficient cluster utilization. This role serves as the primary interface between mission users and HPC platform infrastructure teams. Key Responsibilities: - Provide direct support to users running computational workloads on HPC clusters (classified & unclassified) - Assist with creating, submitting, and troubleshooting job scripts (Slurm, PBS), including CPU/GPU resource allocation - Diagnose and resolve failing, slow, or hanging jobs (including MPI, parallel, and GPU workloads) - Support application setup, compilation, and execution in Linux-based HPC environments - Advise users on best practices to improve job performance, efficiency, and resource utilization - Monitor workload usage and recommend optimizations to maximize cluster throughput - Develop and maintain automation scripts/tools (Bash/Python) and manage them in version control (Git) - Collaborate with infrastructure teams and maintain documentation to resolve system issues and support users ## Related Videos - [Running Secure Life Science Research at Scale using Hybrid GPU HPC and Kubernetes 🧬](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100355-running-secure-life-science-research-at-scale-using-hybrid-gpu-hpc-and-kubernetes) - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [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) - [Hacking MSSQL on Cloud. All of them. How I became sysadmin on Azure, AWS, GCP and Alibaba.](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100339-hacking-mssql-on-cloud-all-of-them-how-i-became-sysadmin-on-azure-aws-gcp-and-alibaba) - [Docker exec without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1094-docker-exec-without-docker) ## Related Articles - [9 Ways to Make Money Hacking](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/333-9-ways-to-make-money-hacking) - [Dev Digest 134 - Where pixels sing?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/477-dev-digest-134-where-pixels-sing) - [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) - [Dev Digest 131 - AI'm not sure about OSS](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/472-dev-digest-131-ai-m-not-sure-about-oss) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology)