Linux HPC System Administrator

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HPC Linux System Administrator configuring and maintaining advanced Linux HPC systems at Collins Aerospace. Collaborating with internal customers and supporting research objectives with HPC technologies.

Posted 6/24/2026full-timeRemote • Ohio • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $86,800 - $165,200 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber SecurityLinuxNode.js

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

You will configure and maintain Linux HPC solutions head node, high-density compute nodes, job scheduler, virtual machines (VMs) and storage systems.
You will maintain system software and firmware revisions including patches, updates, and OS upgrades.
You will analyze, diagnose, and respond to system problems and user questions related to running jobs on the HPC cluster.
You will manage and maintain job scheduling managers Altair PBS Pro.
You will manage Altair Access User UI, including developing job templates.
You will perform analysis tool upgrades and work with users to validate. (StarCCM, LsDyna, Ansys, Abaqus FPGA/ASIC Design tools, etc.)
You will help develop and implement new technologies based on industry best practices.
You will work with Cybersecurity professionals to maintain security compliance requirements.
You will monitor system health and utilization metrics.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience.
Must be a US Citizen.
5 years’ experience as a HPC Linux System Administrator.
Experience supporting mid-large HPC Linux environments.
Experience with HPC job scheduling tools.
Understanding software tools, automated scripts, batch schedulers, hardware, and system-level troubleshooting, to support the engineering community.
Experience leading HPC projects.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option.
Tuition reimbursement program.
Student Loan Repayment Program.
Life insurance and disability coverage.
Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection.
Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits.
Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning.
Adoption Assistance.
Autism Benefit.
Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions.
Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program.
Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits.
Bright Horizons, child, and elder care services.
Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program.
And more!

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Hard Skills & Tools

LinuxHPC solutionsjob schedulingAltair PBS ProStarCCMLsDynaAnsysAbaqusFPGA designASIC design

Soft Skills

problem analysisdiagnosisuser supportproject leadershipcommunication