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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # HPC System Administrator - **Company:** Translucent Services, LLC - **Location:** Moss Point, MS, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $85,000.0 - $110,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Bash Shell, CentOS, Compilers, Data Integrity, Linux, File Systems, General Parallel File Systems, Monitoring of Systems, InfiniBand, Job Scheduling, Python (Programming Language), Linux System Administration, Network Architecture, Performance Tuning, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Ansible, Service Pack, Scripting, High Performance Computing, Saltstack, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Storage Technologies, Slurm, Puppet, Docker, User Accounts - **Published:** June 18, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=3ff2e9a0b4995c8c ## About the Role Do you have experience in RHEL?, * Clearance: Must possess an Active TS/SCI U.S. Security Clearance. * Experience: Minimum of 8+ years of progressive experience in Linux System Administration, with at least 5 years focused specifically on High-Performance Computing (HPC) clusters. * Technical Expertise: * Expert proficiency in Linux system administration and scripting (e.g., Bash, Python). * Demonstrable expertise with HPC job schedulers (SLURM, PBS, or LSF). * Deep understanding and practical experience with high-performance parallel file systems (Lustre, GPFS/Spectrum Scale). * Strong networking knowledge, particularly high-speed fabrics like InfiniBand. * Soft Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to work collaboratively in a team environment., * Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies (Docker, Singularity/Apptainer, Kubernetes). * Familiarity with configuration management tools (Ansible, Puppet, SaltStack). * Experience supporting scientific applications, compilers (GCC, Intel), and MPI libraries (OpenMPI, MPICH). * Relevant certifications (e.g., Red Hat Certified System Administrator/Engineer - RHCSA/RHCE). ## Description Translucent Services, LLC is seeking a highly experienced and motivated Senior High-Performance Computing (HPC) System Administrator to join our team in Stennis AFB, Mississippi maintenance, and optimization of our large-scale, cutting-edge HPC cluster environments. This is a critical, senior-level role that requires deep expertise in Linux operating systems, cluster management technologies, and a proven ability to maintain systems with high-availability and security standards for mission-critical operations., * System Management & Maintenance: * Lead the installation, configuration, testing, and maintenance of Linux-based HPC clusters (e.g., using CentOS, RHEL, or similar distributions). * Administer and troubleshoot cluster scheduling and resource management systems (e.g., SLURM, PBS Pro, or LSF). * Manage and maintain high-speed interconnects (e.g., InfiniBand, Omni-Path) and associated network infrastructure. * Storage & File Systems: * Configure, maintain, and optimize parallel and networked file systems (Lustre, GPFS/Spectrum Scale, or NFS). * Monitor and manage large-scale storage hardware to ensure data integrity and performance. * Performance Optimization: * Proactively monitor system performance and capacity, conducting tuning and optimization of the HPC environment for maximum efficiency. * Work with end-users and developers to diagnose and resolve complex performance bottlenecks in scientific and computational workflows. * Security & Compliance: * Ensure the HPC infrastructure adheres to all security policies and governmental compliance requirements, specifically leveraging experience with Active TS/SCI cleared environments. * Manage user accounts, access controls, and security patches across the entire system. * Troubleshooting & Documentation: * Provide expert-level, Tier 3 support for all HPC-related issues. * Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for all cluster configurations, procedures, and service records. * Mentorship & Leadership: * Act as a technical leader, mentoring junior staff and guiding the adoption of best practices in HPC system administration. ## 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) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [Shipping Faster with Less: Render on Cloud Hosting, AI Workloads, and the Future of DevOps](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1894-shipping-faster-with-less-render-on-cloud-hosting-ai-workloads-and-the-future-of-devops) - [Docker exec without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1094-docker-exec-without-docker) - [The best of two worlds - Bringing enterprise-grade Linux to the vehicle](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/67-the-best-of-two-worlds-bringing-enterprise-grade-linux-to-the-vehicle) - [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) ## Related Articles - [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) - [7 Cloud Computing Trends Coming in 2025 for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/412-7-cloud-computing-trends-coming-in-2025-for-developers) - [Dev Digest 134 - Where pixels sing?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/477-dev-digest-134-where-pixels-sing) - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline) - [Learning Kubernetes made easy with KubeCampus](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/348-learning-kubernetes-made-easy-with-kubecampus)