(HPC) Systems Engineer - DEFENSE

JOB TITLE: (HPC) Systems Engineer - DEFENSE 
LOCATION: Littleton, CO
PAY RATE: $108/hour (NOOT)

We are a national aerospace and defense staffing agency seeking highly qualified candidates for a position with a top-tier client.

Job Details:

• Job Type: Contract (12 months with potential for extension)

• Schedule: 5/40 – 1st Shift

• Clearance: Active Secret clearance required to start

• Industry: Aerospace / Defense / Aviation

• Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision (Cigna)

• Perks: Bonus potential + Priority access via Tier 1 supplier

• Openings Nationwide: Thousands of opportunities across the U.S.

Qualifying Questions:

• Are you a U.S. person as defined under ITAR regulations?

• Do you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role?

• Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary?

Summary: 

• Administer, install, configure, maintain, upgrade, and retire Linux-based systems (RHEL/CentOS)

• Support production infrastructure, including networking, storage, compute, monitoring, and system lifecycle management

• Provide technical support and problem resolution for HPC environments

• Manage and support parallel and distributed file systems (e.g., Lustre, GPFS)

• Support high-speed interconnects such as InfiniBand and Omni-Path

• Administer HPC batch scheduling systems (e.g., PBSPro, SLURM)

• Support Panasas/Vdura storage systems

• Implement security controls, system hardening, and compliance requirements

• Create and maintain technical documentation and operational procedures

• Identify and implement process improvements and automation opportunities

• Collaborate across teams and organizational boundaries to support mission objectives

Requirements:

• Active Secret clearance required to start

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field

• 3+ years of hands-on experience with Linux system administration (RHEL, CentOS)

• Experience supporting production infrastructure (networking, storage, compute, monitoring)

• Experience with HPC technologies, including:

  • Parallel/distributed file systems (Lustre, GPFS)

  • High-speed interconnects (InfiniBand, Omni-Path)

  • Batch schedulers (PBSPro, SLURM)

• Experience supporting Panasas/Vdura storage

• Strong technical writing and documentation skills

• Demonstrated ability to work across teams and organizations

• Self-starter with a focus on continuous improvement

• Ability to build effective relationships with technical teams and SMEs

• Security+ certification required

• Must be a U.S. Citizen (as defined by ITAR).

About Us:

The Structures Company is a premier national aerospace and defense staffing agency specializing in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements. We deliver expert workforce solutions across engineering, IT, production, maintenance, and support roles.

As trusted partners to major aerospace OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, we connect professionals with opportunities to grow and excel in the aviation and aerospace industries.

Eligibility Requirements:

Must be a U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) to comply with ITAR regulations.

Keywords: aerospace, aviation, engineering, maintenance, aircraft design, defense

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