HPC Sr. Linux Engineer

Job description Sr. Linux Systems Engineer – In-House Only – Denver We’re seeking an experienced Sr. Linux Systems Engineer to join our talented engineering team in Denver, Colorado. Our best-in-class engineering team thrives on staying up-to-date with the latest technology development in our industry. We provide the absolute best support to our world-class clients, from the design to manufacturing, installation, and post-installation stages. Our vision is to be the leader in HPC in North America, and we plan to achieve this vision through the strategic growth of our state-of-the-art enterprise e-commerce platform of products and services. Job Responsibility: The ideal candidate will enjoy being client-facing. They will support HPC clusters, AI/ML/GPU computing, parallel file storage systems, and enterprise-class servers from on-site installation to remote managed services. They will also provide tech support using industry-standard methodologies. The candidate will work with HPC software stacks, including Linux operating systems, MPIs, schedulers, and low-latency interconnects such as InfiniBand. Familiarity with software compilers, programming, Linux administration, diagnostic procedures, HPC applications, software maintenance, and advanced networking experience is required. Qualified candidates must possess most of the following skill sets and experience:

• 8+ years of Linux System Admin experience in a production/enterprise environment- BS/Master’s degree in Engineering/Science/Communication/Information Technology.
• Excellent troubleshooting, listening, and problem-solving skills- Ability to install, configure, and cable network hardware (switches, routers, firewalls)
• -Must be a bash shell scripting expert. PHP coding abilities are a bonus.
• Extensive knowledge of Ubuntu, Alma, Rocky, RedHat, SuSE Enterprise Linux, Windows, *BSD
• Experience with standard services (DNS, DHCP, TFTP, PXE, etc.)
• Ability to troubleshoot server and storage software/hardware issues.
• Experience with Version Control Systems (GIT, SVN, RCS, CVS)
• Ability to build applications from source and troubleshoot compiling issues
• Experience with compilers such as (GNU, Intel, and AOCC)
• Storage Experience installation and tuning (ZFS, XFS, GPFS, Luster, Hadoop, Ceph, Object Storage)
• Shell scripting experience (Bash, Perl, Python)
• Virtualization Experience (VMWare, Xen, Hyper-V, KVM, etc.)
• Experience with x86 bootstrap process (BIOS, RAID, Fiber Channel, etc.)
• Experience with batch control systems (SLURM, SGE, MOAB, Torque/Maui, PBS Pro)
• Experience with cluster management tools (Warewulf, xCat, Bright, etc.)
• Experience with containers (Apptainer, Singularity, Podman, Docker, etc.)
• Can travel when required and has strong customer service abilities
• Strong execution of Project Management responsibilities- Strong track record of accountability and attention to detail.
• Highly motivated self-starter who can work independently.
• This position requires obtaining a TS/SCI clearance or a current clearance that is active.

About Aspen Systems: Founded in 1982, Aspen Systems, Inc. is a market leader in high-performance computing. We design, manufacture, and service high-performance computing products, including compute clusters, AI/GPU Systems, HPC applications management, petabyte data storage systems, advanced file systems, and visualization. Focusing only on the most demanding HPC applications, we have a long-proven track record of building some of the most advanced technical computing systems in the marketplace. What we offer:

• Aspen Systems offers a competitive benefits package including Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage, Generous Holidays, Annual Bonuses, 401K/Matching and Paid Vacation, Great food (we cater lunches on Wednesdays), and BBQ when the weather permits. It is a full-time career position.
• We are looking to fill this great opportunity immediately. We have a world-class, professional, and fantastic team here, and we’re a great place to work and play. Bring your passion for HPC advanced computing and become a crucial part of an incredible team.
• Only US citizens and those authorized to work in the US are encouraged to apply. We’re unable to sponsor visas at this time. We are a smoke/drug-free workplace and an equal-opportunity employer. No employee or applicant will be discriminated against in any condition of employment because of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.