Linux Administrator w/ HPC

Kforce has a client that is seeking a Linux Administrator with HPC in Miami, FL (Florida). Summary: We are seeking a Senior HPC Linux Systems Administrator to support High-Performance Computing (HPC) infrastructure, AI computing environments, and scientific research platforms. This role is responsible for administering Linux-based clusters, AI/GPU resources, storage systems, automation, cloud technologies, and enterprise infrastructure supporting advanced research initiatives. Key Responsibilities:

• Administer and support Linux-based HPC clusters and AI computing environments
• Manage HPC schedulers, compute nodes, login nodes, and parallel file systems
• Support AI research infrastructure, GPU environments, and associated tools
• Automate provisioning, configuration management, software deployment, and routine operational tasks
• Install, patch, monitor, and optimize Linux systems, applications, and cloud environments
• Manage storage platforms, including Lustre and other enterprise storage solutions
• Ensure successful backup, recovery, and disaster recovery processes
• Troubleshoot complex issues involving servers, storage, networking, virtualization, databases, and applications
• Maintain security hardening standards and system compliance requirements
• Support VMware, VDI, cloud environments, and Windows Server technologies
• Design scalable and highly available architectures focused on performance and reliability
• Create and maintain technical documentation and operational procedures
• Mentor junior staff and provide technical support to end users

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in a technology-related field or equivalent experience
• 6+ years of Systems Administration experience
• 3+ years of supporting High-Performance Computing (HPC) environments
• Strong Linux administration experience
• Experience with configuration management and provisioning tools
• Experience supporting enterprise storage platforms and backup solutions
• Knowledge of virtualization technologies such as VMware, Hyper-V, or KVM
• Working knowledge of Windows Server administration

Preferred Qualifications:

• Red Hat or equivalent Linux certification
• Experience with Lustre or other parallel file systems
• Experience supporting AI clusters, GPU infrastructure, or research computing environments
• Cloud computing experience
• Experience with scientific, engineering, or research applications
• Linux scripting and automation experience
• Strong written and verbal communication skills