Senior Linux Sysadmin - Fnmoc Hpc Linux Sys Admin

Objectives:

Provide system administration support for all aspects of the FNMOC systems that support high-volume processing of satellite data. The position requires the ability to integrate new types of satellite-related data flows (various formats, file sizes, addressing storage space issues, and file quantities) and to ensure down-stream applications can handle and manipulate the data. The performer shall provide maintenance and support to multicore HPC and virtualized and hardware-based infrastructure (typically running mail, Domain Name System (DNS), an identity management system (Red Hat Identity Management System [IdM] or Light Weight Directory Protocol [LDAP]), and data routing) systems, to include all associated subsystems. Support also extends to supporting FNMOC's backup processes [currently managed by IBM Spectrum Protect (Tivoli Backup Management)]. The contractor shall participate in the investigation of relevant systems/subsystems performance including interconnecting networks, storage, patch management, the data flow on the networks, the performance of computers and the overall flow and handling of information across the hardware and software enterprise. Work under this task order will consist of the effort required to support the operations and maintenance of HPC systems at FNMOC and shall include operational testing, validation, and documentation necessary for transition to operations. Work will extend to Cyber

Security compliance and ensuring system backups occur correctly and on a regular basis.

Scope.

The Linux administrator shall be familiar with the High Performance Computing techniques, Linux Systems, system provisioning, Cyber Security Compliance, and be capable of addressing general system administration issues including addressing capacity issues that may affect application and processing performance. The contractor shall maintain these HPC systems to include all associated subsystems. The contractor shall participate in the investigation of relevant systems/subsystems including interconnecting networks, the data flow on the networks, the performance of computers and the overall flow and handling of information across the hardware and software enterprise.

The Linux Administrator shall:

1. SYSTEM INTEGRATION & SUPPORT
   • Provide end-to-end system integration and provide recommendations to support the performance of systems and their associated subsystems in support of HPC, satellite, and related government requirements. The contractor shall participate in the investigation of relevant systems/subsystems including interconnecting networks, the data flow on the networks, the performance of computers and the overall flow and handling of information across the hardware and software enterprise. Infrastructure support extends to identity management (LDAP/IdM) and node-provisioning via Red Hat Satellite Server.
     • Performance Standard: Provide system integration for systems and sub-systems as they relate to management of satellite data.
     • Assessment Method: Direct observation and review of system integration contributions for relevant area.

1. ARCHITECTURE GUIDANCE
   • Provide technical assistance to HPC Linux customer base regarding system/code/performance issues. This work may require problem resolution or working with an escalation team for problem resolution.
     • Performance Standard: Provide architectural guidance for systems and subsystems as they relate to management of satellite data.
     • Assessment Method: Direct observation and review of architectural contributions for relevant area.

1. NETWORK ATTACHED STORAGE SUPPORT
   • Provide system administration support to Network Attached Storage [NAS] (Currently NetApp systems) to ensure optimal NAS file system support for alpha/beta/operations systems for NIPR/SIPR environments. Resolve issues related to file system performance with subject matter expertise.
     • Performance Standard: Ability to support standard NAS performance issues; routine file system mounting support; and hardware support (e.g. disk drive replacement).
     • Assessment Method: Direct observation and review of supported systems.

1. BACKUP SUPPORT
   • Provide daily backup support to NIPR/SIPR backup systems (currently managed by managed by the IBM Spectrum Protect [a.k.a. Tivoli] product). Ensure regular configuration and verification of backups by management of backup policies to address system and user file backups. Support maintenance of backups, backup-media rotation, and support hardware/firmware/software upgrades.
     • Performance Standard: Ability to keep backup systems are functional and cyber compliant, revision current, and policies are correct allowing recoverable data.
     • Assessment Method: Inspection of backup processes and SW/firmware versions based on Cyber Security requirements

1. DISA STIG REQUIREMENTS
   • Ensure work performed under this task order complies with applicable Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Application Security and Development Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIG) and/or Application Services STIG requirements.
     • Performance Standard: Work shall conform to DISA guidelines.
     • Assessment Method: Observation of work performed.

1. HPC ENGINEERING SUPPORT
   • Provide related engineering support to implement the NIPR/SIPR A2 HPC/Infrastructure systems at FNMOC. This support shall include operational testing, validation, and documentation necessary for transition to FNMOC IT environment.
     • Performance Standard: Ability to provide meaningful engineering support for the complexity of the utilized HPC systems...
     • Assessment Method: Technical review of provided engineering input.

1. TECHNICAL INPUT TO PRODUCTION RELATED MEETINGS
   • Participate in production-related technical meetings and provide input to plans, schedules, documents, and engineering tasks as required facilitating system upgrade efforts.
     • Performance Standard: sound engineering and technical input to production related meetings.

Assessment Method: Observation of ability to provide meaningful and useful input to technical meetings.

About LATG:

LATG has won the Top Workplace designation 4 years in a row, distinguishing itself by prioritizing employees and relationships. At LATG, team members are hand selected, competitively compensated, and encouraged to maximize continuing education opportunities. We pride ourselves on our results and believe that teamwork is the backbone of success.

We understand that in order to produce results, team members must be able to recharge. With the employee in mind, we offer generous paid time off (PTO) to full-time employees and options for bereavement and military leave.

Employees are taken care of, offering numerous wellness programs including:

• Company subsidized medical and prescription drug coverage
• Health Savings Account option
• Company paid short/long term disability and life insurance
• Voluntary vision and dental coverage
• Voluntary supplemental insurances such as accident, cancer, critical illness, and hospital indemnity

Financial peace of mind is prioritized, offering a generous company match in our 401(k) program, 100% vested on day one, and access to a financial advisor.

We hire top talent and it's important that we invest in our team. We fuel growth by offering inside training, as we are certified partners to many leading technologies, and offering subsidies for work-related certifications and coursework at certified institutes.