Linux HPC Engineer

Overview

The Earth and Biological Sciences Directorate (EBSD) leads novel and necessary research in three core areas: Atmospheric and Climate Sciences, Biological Sciences, and Environmental Molecular Sciences. The contributions of EBSD staff are many as we continue to elevate the impact of PNNL's science mission: to understand, predict, and control the complex adaptive systems underlying the science behind Earth, energy, and security.

Responsibilities

Applies engineering and technical principles to the design and development of computer networks, cyber security infrastructure, telecommunications, information technology systems and tools, and database systems. Analyzes, installs, integrates, modifies, and supports all associated systems, networks, software, and databases. Plans and conducts projects after analysis of functional and operational requirements. May consult with and lead cross-functional teams.

• Perform system administration of Linux servers, Linux-based HPC systems and supporting infrastructure.

• Develop and maintain data management and processing workflows.

• Established local reputation with specialization in at least one S&E domain. Making key contributions in setting technical direction.

• Developing and optimizing capabilities at the division level. Developing external reputation. Building effective project teams with membership across a group, S&E domain, and/or directorate. Contributing to the local organization through mentoring junior staff and taking on operational assignments.

• Selects and develops technical approaches on assignments with occasional oversight on complex problems. Principal investigator or co-PI on projects or tasks while integrating capabilities of work team members. Supports scoping, scheduling, and budgeting at a project or major task level. Generates new ideas for proposals and business development opportunities while leading the development of the technical section of small to medium proposals.

• Establishing leadership roles in professional communities, including professional societies, other laboratories, academia, and industry. The lead of technical products.

Discipline, principal job duties/expectations, and qualitative and quantitative measures of performance that exceed the Functional Descriptor:

• Demonstrates leadership in developing the strategy and technical objectives for data management in EMSL.

• Conceives, plans, and executes technical approaches for software development for EMSL data management.

• Maintain resource capabilities in working conditions for EMSL user and staff use. Stay current with the state of the art and work with EMSL leadership to improve capabilities to remain at the cutting edge.

• Provide information and advice for developing capabilities and sunsetting resources that are obsolete or no longer aligned with institutional priorities.

• Provide advice and feedback on EMSL project execution (lessons learned). Provide information needed for facility reports and strategy documents (dashboard reports, workshop reports, strategy/planning documents).

• Build effective project teams with membership across a group, science & engineering domain and/or directorate.

• Serve as a role model for quality, safety, and security.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• BS/BA and 5 years of relevant experience -OR-

• MS/MA or higher and 3 years of relevant experience -OR-

• PhD and 1 year of relevant experience -OR-

• AA and 14 years of relevant experience -OR-

• HS/GED and 16 years of relevant experience

• Demonstrated experience applying theoretical/fundamental computer science concepts through the design, development, configuration, implementation, and maintenance of computer infrastructure and networks

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience in the following:

• Linux HPC system administration methodologies and associated infrastructure.

• Containerization (docker/podman) and orchestration (Kubernetes).

• Configuration management using Ansible.

• System monitoring with automated tools (i. e. Nagios, Prometheus).

• Performance visualization tools (grafana, kibana, XDMoD).

• HPC resource management and scheduling using Slurm.

• System provisioning using xCAT.

• Python programming proficiency.

• Hardware troubleshooting experience (CPUs, Infiniband, Networking, RAID arrays, etc).

• Excellent communications, interpersonal, teamwork and leadership skills.

Hazardous Working Conditions/Environment

Not applicable

Additional Information

Working Hours:

Our working hours are weekdays from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Pacific Time. This position also includes a rotating on-call shift, lasting one week, approximately every 8 to 10 weeks.

Testing Designated Position

This is not a Testing Designated Position (TDP)

About PNNL

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) is a world-class research institution powered by a highly educated, diverse workforce committed to the values of Integrity, Creativity, Collaboration, Impact, and Courage. Every year, scores of dynamic, driven people come to PNNL to work with renowned researchers on meaningful science, innovations and outcomes for the U. S. Department of Energy and other sponsors; here is your chance to be one of them!

At PNNL, you will find an exciting research environment and excellent benefits including health insurance, and flexible work schedules. PNNL is located in eastern Washington State-the dry side of Washington known for its stellar outdoor recreation and affordable cost of living. The Lab's campus is only a 45-minute flight (or ~3 hour drive) from Seattle or Portland, and is serviced by the convenient PSC airport, connected to 8 major hubs.

Commitment to Excellence, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Equal Employment Opportunity

Our laboratory is committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment dedicated to solving critical challenges in fundamental sciences, national security, and energy resiliency. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. In support of this commitment, we encourage people of all racial/ethnic identities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities to apply for employment.

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