Lead HPC Infrastructure Engineer

Job summary

Leads the design, deployment, and support of high-performance computing infrastructure at a Department of Energy research and development facility. The role oversees Linux systems, virtualization and automation, Kubernetes services and CI/CD workflows, and internal tools developed with Python, Go, Rust, or Bash. It also leads infrastructure projects, resolves complex technical issues, establishes operational practices, and mentors junior staff.

Qualifications

• Eligible for a federal security clearance; U.S. citizenship required.
• Willing to relocate to Oak Ridge, Tennessee, within 36 months.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science or a closely related field and at least 7 years of Linux systems administration experience, or a master's degree and at least 4 years of such experience; equivalent education and experience may be considered.
• Strong knowledge of Linux fundamentals and common network protocols.
• Experience designing, building, and maintaining Kubernetes platform tools.
• Experience implementing and supporting highly available systems and services.
• Experience with configuration management tools such as Puppet or Ansible.
• Experience deploying and maintaining VMware virtual environments.
• Experience with infrastructure services such as OpenLDAP, DNS, and DHCP.
• Experience with identity management, SSO, OAuth, and two-factor authentication, especially PingFederate and RSA SecurID.
• Familiarity with version control and code review tools such as GitHub and GitLab.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills; ability to complete projects with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture and deployment of HPC-scale infrastructure services.
• Document system architectures, configurations, and procedures.
• Provide highest-tier support and resolve complex technical issues.
• Develop, maintain, and review internal tooling in Python, Go, Rust, or Bash.
• Design and administer infrastructure platforms using Terraform, Ansible, and Puppet.
• Manage resources in the NCCS virtualization environment.
• Identify automation opportunities and establish automation and configuration management practices.
• Design standardized workflows and build and maintain CI/CD pipelines.
• Lead infrastructure projects from planning and design through implementation and support.
• Mentor and train junior staff through documentation and knowledge-sharing sessions.
• Improve existing infrastructure systems, processes, and procedures.

Skills

Degrees

Industry

Security clearance