Benefits:

Health insurance

Paid time off

IN-PERSON (ON-SITE)

Location: Washington DC by Union Station

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Systems Engineer to support and enhance a Linux-based high-performance computing (HPC) environment. This platform is critical for statistical analysis and economic research across multiple business lines within the organization.

The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in Linux system administration, automation, and HPC technologies, along with the ability to collaborate with data scientists, economists, and technical teams to deliver reliable, secure, and high-performing infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

System Administration

Manage, maintain, and optimize Linux-based high-performance computing servers

Perform system updates, patching, and security hardening

Monitor system performance and ensure high availability and efficient resource utilization

Platform Support

Provide Tier 3 support for the analytics platform, troubleshooting complex technical issues

Ensure minimal downtime and rapid resolution of production incidents

Translate business and analytical requirements into scalable technical solutions

Collaboration & Communication

Partner with data scientists, economists, and stakeholders to support analytical workloads

Document system configurations, processes, and troubleshooting procedures

Contribute to knowledge sharing and continuous improvement initiatives

Security & Compliance

Implement and maintain security controls to protect sensitive data

Conduct vulnerability assessments and security audits

Ensure compliance with organizational and regulatory standards

Projects & Engineering

Participate in platform upgrades, enhancements, and performance tuning initiatives

Contribute to system design, architecture, and scalability planning

Support implementation of new tools and technologies

On-Call Support

Participate in an on-call rotation to support critical systems and ensure continuous operations

Required Qualifications

Strong experience with Linux system administration (Red Hat, Ubuntu, or similar)

Proficiency in shell scripting and system automation tools

Hands-on experience with Ansible and Ansible Automation Platform

Experience supporting high-performance computing (HPC) environments

Preferred Technical Experience

Familiarity with HPC technologies such as:

SLURM

Open OnDemand

Experience with statistical and analytical tools such as:

R, Python, MATLAB, Stata, SAS

Core Competencies

Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills

Customer-focused mindset with a sense of ownership

Excellent communication and collaboration abilities

Ability to work effectively in cross-functional environments