High-Performance Computing (HPC) Application Support Engineer

Description

Location: SW Washington, DC

Security Clearance Requirement: Top Secret/SCI

Telework Eligible? No

Join a high-impact program supporting national defense initiatives as an HPC Application Support Engineer. In this role, you'll collaborate with government and industry leaders to optimize, maintain, and enhance mission-critical HPC environments. This position will be based at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling located in SW Washington, DC. Due to the classification level of this program, telework is not allowed.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support and optimize applications on Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL).
• Tune and troubleshoot custom HPC applications in C/C++, Java, and Python.
• Partner with vendors and users to deliver tailored, high-performance solutions.
• Automate processes and monitor application/system performance.
• Provide backup HPC system administration and contribute to best practices.

The job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities. It is intended to describe the general nature of the position.

Requirements

Required, Education, Experience, and Certifications:

• Bachelor's degree (Computer Science or related) + 2 years' Linux/UNIX system experience (or equivalent combination).
• Proficiency with HPC environments, compilers, debuggers, and tuning tools.
• Strong scripting experience with Bash and Python.
• Certifications: CompTIA Security+ along with RHCSA or RHCE.

Bonus points if you possess any or all of the following:

• 5+ years supporting RHEL-based HPC systems.
• Experience with PBS Pro, Slurm, Git, Confluence, IntelMPI, CUDA, and OpenMPI.
• Familiarity with monitoring tools like Nagios, Zabbix, or SNMP.

Equally Important:

• You are able to establish and maintain positive relationships with internal and external customers.
• You possess professional and effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• You take a proactive approach to your work and you're able to accomplish tasks with limited guidance and supervision.
• You have demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Your organizational skills allow you to manage competing priorities.

ASEC is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs, and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and other applicable laws.

Security Clearance Requirements:

• This position requires U.S. citizenship and an active DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility. Selected candidate will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Salary Range:

• The estimated salary range for this position will be $175,000 - $225,000+ annually, based on an individual's level of experience and skill set. It is our goal at ASEC to provide equitable compensation to all employees.

Who We Are:

ASEC offers meaningful work and a culture that supports your professional and personal growth. We are a 100% employee-owned business focused on providing value and innovation in the areas of engineering, information technology, training, and logistics. We believe in doing what is right for the Warfighter, plain and simple. We encourage you to explore what makes us different, visit our website now!

Why work at ASEC?

• 100% employee-owned. Learn more about our ESOP plan here!
• Comprehensive benefits package (11 paid holidays, medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA/FSA, disability insurance, and more!)
• 401K match
• Tuition assistance (undergraduate and graduate)
• Veteran friendly
• Thriving employee culture
• Employee discount program

We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote the most qualified persons for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), or any other status protected by law. ASEC will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they choose to inquire about, discuss, or disclose their own compensation or the compensation of another employee or applicant.