Research Computing Systems Engineer

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POSITION SPECIFICS We are searching for a High-Performance Computing (HPC)

system administrator to join the Structural Mechanics Division at the Applied

Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State. You will work with our team of

scientists and engineers to develop and advance our nation’s defense

capabilities. This position offers broad opportunities for professional growth,

including exposure to a range of existing HPC implementations—both in-house and

at leading institutions—as well as hands-on involvement in all aspects of HPC

administration, from system design to working directly with end-users to resolve

computational performance issues. ARL is an authorized DoD SkillBridge partner

and welcomes all transitioning military members to apply. You Will: Maintain

existing HPC systems by ensuring compute node and storage availability to

end-users Develop and deploy various scripts to monitor system health and assess

system usage Maintain system firmware and software revisions, including

operating system upgrades, updates, and patches Perform component and system

diagnostics to resolve hardware failures Work with users and hardware vendors to

identify and procure components for both existing and new systems Monitor system

performance and usage levels and work with team members to resolve immediate and

anticipated future issues Required Skills/Experience areas include: Extensive

experience with Linux operating systems (especially RHEL), networking, parallel

file systems, and security Experience collaborating in multi-disciplinary,

team-oriented cultures A demonstrated track record of setting and meeting goals

Effective diagnostic and problem solving skills Expertise with scripting

languages (e.g., bash, python, perl), batch schedulers (e.g., Slurm, Torque,

PBS), and configuration management tools (e.g., Puppet, Chef, Ansible, Salt)

Current eligibility for access to classified information at the [Secret/Top

Secret] level or higher and may be subject to a government background

investigation to upgrade clearance eligibility, if required The position’s

working location will be fully on-site located in State College, PA. Questions

related to flexible work should be directed to the hiring manager during the

interview process. This role requires periodic travel to remote locations.

MINIMUM EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS Bachelor's Degree

3+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and

experience accepted Required Certifications: None ARL’s purpose is to research

and develop innovative solutions to challenging scientific, engineering, and

technology problems in support of the Navy, the Department of Defense (DoD), and

the Intel Community (IC). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION on ARL, visit our website at

www.arl.psu.edu. BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES Employment with the University

will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with

University policies. Notice regarding employment at the Applied Research

Laboratory (ARL): Employees must be eligible to obtain a government security

clearance, participate in the ARL drug testing program, and comply with

electronic and physical monitoring requirements applicable to federal

contractors. ARL operates in a secure information environment involving

Unclassified, Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), and Classified

information. Personal electronic devices brought onsite must be registered and

may be restricted from certain areas. You must be a U.S. citizen to apply.

SALARY & BENEFITS The salary range for this position, including all possible

grades, is $92,100.00 - $152,004.00. Salary Structure - Information on Penn

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full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional

well-being. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage,

employees enjoy robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off which

includes holidays, vacation and sick time. One of the standout benefits is the

generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible

spouses and children. For more detailed information, please visit our Benefits

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