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Client: Federal reserve bank 

Position Title:   Senior Systems Engineer (Linux / HPC Environment)

Location Information 

Washington, D.C.

This is a referral program candidate – W2 ONLY – if USC that has own company we can do C2C directly with them

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Work Authorization – USC or GC

Rate: Target $85 -  per hour W2  + $5 per hour referral fee

Duration: 7 month contract  

• Extensive hands-on experience in Linux system administration, including scripting with Bash or other shells.
• Proficiency with automation frameworks such as Ansible (including Ansible Automation Platform) for configuration management and deployment.
• Background supporting high-performance computing environments, such as systems utilizing SLURM workload manager or Open OnDemand portals.
• Understanding of analytical and statistical software tools such as Python, R, MATLAB, SAS, or similar platforms.

• Place of Performance: on location in Washington, DC
• Period of Performance: end of the year with likely extension  
• Citizenship: U.S. Citizen only

Interview:  video screen with me and then a video interview with the client – final will be on location

Only candidates with ALL information below will be considered.

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Position Responsibilities:

As a Senior Systems Engineer, you will play a critical role in supporting, administering, and maintaining a Linux-based high-performance computing (HPC) environment that underpins advanced analytics, statistical modeling, and research activities. Your primary goal will be to ensure system reliability, security, and top-tier performance while working with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable technical solutions for evolving business needs.

Key areas of responsibility include:

• System Administration:
  • Administer and maintain Linux-based HPC systems.
  • Perform regular system updates, patch management, and robust security hardening.
  • Monitor, tune, and optimize system performance to ensure high availability and efficiency.
• Platform Support:
  • Provide advanced (Tier 3) technical support for complex HPC platform issues.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve system outages or performance issues with minimal downtime.
  • Interpret business and analytical requirements into workable technical solutions.
• Collaboration & Communication:
  • Partner closely with data engineers, data scientists, analysts, and various stakeholders to understand and address their technology needs.
  • Document system configurations, processes, troubleshooting steps, and incident resolutions.
  • Drive knowledge sharing and support continuous process improvement activities.
• Security & Compliance:
  • Implement and maintain security best practices, protocols, and regular audits.
  • Conduct vulnerability assessments to mitigate risks and protect sensitive data.
  • Ensure all systems adhere to organizational and regulatory compliance standards.
• Project & Engineering Support:
  • Engage in system enhancements, upgrades, and performance initiatives to keep pace with technology advances.
  • Support system architecture and design decisions for both new and existing platforms.
  • Assist with the implementation and integration of new tools, features, and capabilities.
• On-Call Support:
  • Participate in an on-call rotation to support critical systems and ensure maximum uptime.

Essential Skills, Experience

• Extensive hands-on experience in Linux system administration, including scripting with Bash or other shells.
• Proficiency with automation frameworks such as Ansible (including Ansible Automation Platform) for configuration management and deployment.
• Background supporting high-performance computing environments, such as systems utilizing SLURM workload manager or Open OnDemand portals.
• Understanding of analytical and statistical software tools such as Python, R, MATLAB, SAS, or similar platforms.
• Exceptional troubleshooting and root-cause analysis skills, with the ability to resolve complex technical issues under pressure.
• Highly effective communication skills, enabling collaboration with both technical specialists and business teams.
• Commitment to security best practices and experience with vulnerability assessments in enterprise environments.
• Strong documentation skills with a focus on process consistency and incident management.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a relevant technical field (or equivalent experience).
• Prior experience in system engineering roles within computational, research, or analytics-driven organizations is strongly preferred.
• U.S. Citizenship is required due tp ongoing project needs.
• Ability to work onsite as required; onsite engagement is full-time unless otherwise specified.
• Willingness to participate in on-call rotations to ensure system uptime and reliability.