System Administrator (SMEs)

Overview:
MetroSys is seeking two highly qualified System Administrators (SMEs) to support scientific computing systems for a federal customer in Carlsbad and Albuquerque, New Mexico. These roles focus on maintaining and optimizing complex high-performance computing (HPC) platforms in compliance with NQA-1 nuclear quality assurance standards. The position requires a mix of remote and onsite work, with one week per month at the Carlsbad site.

Responsibilities:

• Administer, maintain, and troubleshoot HPC systems across Linux, Solaris, and Windows server environments.

• Ensure near-100% uptime of critical computing platforms supporting scientific and regulatory missions.

• Provide technical support for legacy and modern computing environments.

• Implement and manage data storage systems including BeeGFS and Bacula Enterprise.

• Maintain and script using PowerShell, Bash, and Python.

• Support database and website administration for internal tools and systems.

• Ensure all work aligns with NQA-1 QA standards or similar regulatory compliance requirements.

• Collaborate with cross-functional technical teams and provide SME-level insights for operational maintenance and upgrades.

Minimum Requirements:

• U.S. Citizenship (required).

• 5+ years of experience supporting high-performance computing platforms in regulatory environments (preferably NQA-1).

• Demonstrated experience with at least two labor categories from past projects related to regulated environments.

• Proficiency in at least one of the following OS platforms: Linux, Solaris, Windows.

• Familiarity with BeeGFS and Bacula Enterprise systems.

• Hands-on experience in InfiniBand technology and scripting languages (Python, Bash, PowerShell).

• Competency in managing remote network/hardware/software systems.

• Active certifications in at least one of the following:

  • Bacula Systems Administrator

  • CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+, or Project+

• Ability to obtain and maintain DOE facility clearance.

Preferred Skills:

• Prior work within Department of Energy (DOE) or national laboratory environments.

• Database and web administration experience.

• Experience conducting work aligned to NQA-1 QA or similar regulated quality frameworks.