Computational Systems Solutions Architect

Posted May 05, 2023
Apply: PGTEK


Summary:

Design, architect, implement and operate multi-server systems and storage solutions for production and prototype environments.

This position is eligible for telecommuting and the selected applicant must live within a reasonable distance for commuting to the assigned work location when necessary.

Clearance Requirements: Q or TS Clearance

Responsibilities:
  • Automate the installation and secure configuration of operating systems and computational platforms.
  • Integrate cloud technologies and machine learning architectures into High-Performance Computing (HPC) environments.
  • Develop and deploy cloud and container technology for advanced and secure software, analysis, and machine learning development environments.
  • Collaborate with hardware and software vendors to configure and deploy computing systems and environments.
  • Profile, diagnose, and identify system issues, and implement creative solutions.
  • Network with a diverse technical population to identify new opportunities for growing our capabilities and impact and collaborate across the Lab and other partner organizations.
  • Seek and participate in development and learning opportunities.
  • Mentor and seek opportunities to collaborate with other team members.

Skills Required:
  • Experience configuring and coordinating Linux-based server environments in production settings including computer system hardware, networking (Ethernet and other high-speed interconnects), system software, configuration management and systems monitoring.
  • Strong verbal and written customer service and communications skills.
  • Experience with one or more of the following:
    - Deployment and operations of multi-rack compute and storage systems.
    - Configuring and leading redundant and distributed storage systems.
  • Systems-level testing, fault investigation and anomaly resolution.
  • System security and information assurance.
  • Container runtimes and orchestration systems (i.e. Docker, Podman, and Kubernetes).
  • Deploying and leading private cloud systems, hosted application runtime environments, Data Analytics, Machine Learning development, and production environments.
  • Lead machine learning accelerator enabled or multi-GPU systems.
  • Continuous integration and automated testing systems.
  • Proficient with Git source control and configuration management languages such as Ansible.
  • Work on an agile team.
  • Customer interactions or project planning, including researching requirements, conducting feasibility studies, advising for alternatives, analyzing cost and schedule implications, and specifying technical system and subsystem solutions.
  • Understanding of ITIL and IT Service Management standard methodologies.

Education/Certifications:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or related field plus five (5) years' experience;
  • OR Master's degree plus two (2) years' experience;
  • OR Associates degree plus nine (9) years' experience;
  • OR High School diploma, plus 13 years' experience.

Technical certifications such as Red Hat Certified System Administrator or Red Hat Certified Engineer

About PGTEK
PGTEK is a true consulting organization dedicated to helping clients achieve their business and technology objectives utilizing our decades of experience and business relationships. PGTEK invests in the educational advancement of our staff by providing the necessary resources to complete Professional and Business Certifications. Our company is our people, and we treat them like family.

EOE, including disability/veterans