Senior Systems Engineer TO-679

Job Summary/Company: Our client is looking for a Senior Systems Engineer. The selected individual will play a critical role in supporting a Linux-based high-performance computing server environment. This platform is essential for conducting statistical analysis and economic research across various business lines within the Board and Federal Reserve Banks. The Senior Systems Engineer will be responsible for ensuring the platform's reliability, performance, and security, as well as collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet the analytical needs of the organization. Due to client requirements, only US Citizens can be considered for this role, and it is 5 days a week onsite in Washington DC.


Responsibilities:

• System Administration:
  Manage and maintain Linux-based high-performance computing servers.
  Perform routine system updates, patches, and security configurations.
  Monitor system performance and optimize resources to ensure high availability and efficiency.
• Platform Support:
  Provide Tier 3 support for the Board Analytics Platform, addressing complex technical issues and ensuring minimal downtime.
  Collaborate with business lines to understand their analytical requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Collaboration and Communication:
  Work closely with data scientists, economists, and other stakeholders to ensure the platform meets their needs.
  Document system configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting steps for internal knowledge sharing.
• Security and Compliance:
  Implement and maintain security protocols to protect sensitive data and comply with regulatory requirements.
  Conduct regular security audits and vulnerability assessments.

Qualifications/Background Profile:

• Strong understanding of Linux operating systems, shell scripting, and system administration tools.
• In-depth knowledge and experience using Ansible and Ansible Automation Platform.
• Experience with high-performance computing environments leveraging technologies such as SLURM and OpenOnDemand, and statistical analysis tools such as R, Python, MatLab, Stata, SAS, etc.

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This job is In-Person.

Pay Range: Hourly $65.00 to $75.00

We offer several comprehensive benefits package including health and life insurance, paid and unpaid time off, and retirement and savings plans to qualifying employees.

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Sparks Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, pregnancy, citizenship, family status, genetic information, disability, or protect veteran status.