Senior HPC Administrator (Azure)

LTI (Logic Technology, Inc.) the "Pro People" company is a privately held technology solutions provider that offers best in class services to local, national and global organizations. Now after three decades, these initials have come to represent more than just our company name. They’ve also come to represent our hard earned reputation for Leadership, Technology and Integrity.

At LTI, we believe confident, motivated employees produce superior work, ensuring our existing client relationships continue to run smoothly. LTI actively creates an environment where great professionals want to be. We offer great benefits, interesting work and personal development opportunities.

Who We're Looking For

We seek a Senior HPC Administrator to join our team, managing Azure GovCloud environments while ensuring security and compliance. The ideal candidate excels in Linux administration, scripting, and cloud-native technologies, with expertise in networking, storage, and job scheduling. Strong communication, problem-solving skills, and a consultant mindset are essential to advancing secure cloud-based HPC solutions and driving team success.

Primary Responsibilities

• Manage and administer Azure GovCloud-based HPC solutions, ensuring compliance with federal regulations and security best practices.
• Deploy, configure, and maintain Azure Virtual Machines (VMs), Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), and containerized HPC workloads within GovCloud environments.
• Design, implement, and optimize Azure GovCloud HPC environments, ensuring scalability, security, and performance.
• Utilize Azure Storage solutions such as Azure NetApp Files, Azure Blob Storage, and Lustre file systems for secure and efficient data management.
• Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools like Terraform, Bicep, and ARM templates to meet GovCloud compliance standards.
• Manage job schedulers (Slurm, PBS, or Azure Batch) and optimize workloads for high performance and cost efficiency.
• Implement security best practices for GovCloud-based HPC environments, ensuring compliance with government cybersecurity frameworks.
• Utilize Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Application Insights for performance tuning and troubleshooting in a secure setting.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to support cloud-based HPC workflows and software applications within the GovCloud ecosystem.
• Support hybrid HPC environments, integrating on-premises clusters with Azure GovCloud resources.
• Maintain Linux-based clusters in Azure GovCloud and ensure seamless integration with existing HPC workflows.
• Work with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes for managing scalable, compliant HPC workloads.
• Assist in networking configuration, including InfiniBand, RDMA, and high-speed interconnects within GovCloud environments.

Some Must-Haves

• 7+ years of experience with Linux administration (RHEL, Ubuntu, or CentOS preferred).
• Experience with Azure GovCloud HPC services, including Azure Virtual Machines, Azure Batch, and hybrid cloud solutions.
• Strong scripting skills with Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform, Bicep, or ARM templates.
• Experience with storage administration, particularly in Azure NetApp Files, Lustre, and Blob Storage within GovCloud.
• Proficiency in job scheduling tools such as Slurm, PBS, or Azure Batch.
• Knowledge of containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes, Azure Kubernetes Service - AKS).
• Familiarity with high-speed networking technologies (RDMA, InfiniBand, and low-latency interconnects) in GovCloud.
• Experience managing hybrid HPC environments with on-premises and Azure GovCloud-based clusters.
• Basic web knowledge (HTTP, XML, REST APIs for Azure services).
• Strong understanding of GovCloud security best practices and compliance frameworks.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented, fast-paced environment.

Where We're Looking For It

• Schenectady, New York

Other Information

The work hours will be approximately 8:00 am to 5:00 pm EST, depending on workload, with the occasional late night when a tight deadline calls for it. We work for security-conscious clients, thus background checks will be required. Salary dependent upon experience.

Compensation Package (Salary Transparency For US Based Employees)

• Salary Range: $100,000 - $130,000+
  • Salary is negotiable and the range can be increased based on qualifications, certifications and experience
• Health Insurance
• 401k Plan
• Paid Time Off

Position available immediately.