Systems Administrator

TL;DR

Systems Administrator: Supporting a research-focused organization by designing, building, and maintaining High‑Performance Computing (HPC) clusters used for advanced scientific workloads with an accent on Linux systems, automation tooling, and distributed compute environments. Focus on troubleshooting simulation and workload issues, and supporting a major migration of HPC systems into a specialized secure environment.

Location: This is an onsite‑hybrid role requiring presence in Redmond at least three days per week.

Salary: $33 to $35 USD/hourly

Company

hirify.global is a technology solutions firm headquartered in Bellevue, Washington, with a strong presence across the United States, helping organizations unlock value from existing assets by leveraging cutting-edge technology.

What you will do

• Build, deploy, and maintain HPC cluster infrastructure, including compute, storage, and networking components.
• Develop automation for cluster deployment, configuration, and lifecycle management using tools such as Python, Ansible, and Terraform.
• Diagnose and resolve platform-level issues affecting performance, reliability, and workload execution.
• Participate in the full DevOps lifecycle, including code development, code reviews, testing, and production operations.
• Interact directly with users to troubleshoot simulation and workload issues.
• Maintain clear, accurate documentation for architecture, deployment processes, and operational procedures.

Requirements

• Linux systems administration experience with strong proficiency in the Linux terminal.
• Hands‑on experience with automation tools such as Python, Ansible, and Terraform.
• Experience supporting distributed, multi‑user systems.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field.
• 2+ years of experience working with Linux‑based systems in production, lab, or research computing environments.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, communication, and organizational skills.

Nice to have

• Experience with High‑Performance Computing (HPC)—either supporting HPC platforms or developing parallel/accelerated applications.
• Familiarity with HPC schedulers, especially Slurm.
• Experience with HPC offerings in Azure.
• Experience with containers/microservices technologies.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Flexible Spending Account.
• 401k program.
• Competitive PTO offerings.
• Parental Leave.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.