System Administrator AFRL DSRC, 0854/1550, DR-02, AFRL/IZHT

Job Overview

• Serves as System Administrator for DoD Shared Resource Center's (DSRC) systems and programs ensuring proper administration of the classified and unclassified DoD's High Performance Computing (HPC) assets at AFRL.
• Manages hardware/software issues for both the system and user applications, submitting and tracking bugs as required.
• Installs, configures, and maintains UNIX and/or Linux based platforms, including creating, modifying, and deleting user accounts, performing system back-ups, and maintaining system configuration files.
• Troubleshoots complex problems and provides technical support to enable customers' effective use of HPC resources.
• Maintains Linux based system hardware/software, configuration management tools (Ansible) and firmware revisions, including patches, updates, and OS upgrades.
• Solves issues with Linux system hardware, software, and thirdparty software, and provides detailed and thoughtful analysis of the problem and solution.
• Provides solutions and implements repairs or workarounds, when possible, fully documenting steps taken when required.
• Evaluates state-of-the-practice approaches within government, industry, and academia; recommends unique, innovative, and effective hardware, software, and storage solutions.
• Develops proposals to enhance the operational use of HPC systems and keeps abreast of technological advances to ensure continued optimum service.
• Applies innovative techniques and judgment to assist management in identifying areas where systems can reduce or eliminate labor and time intensive manual processes.
• Tests and evaluates current and proposed equipment and software upgrades and advises management regarding acquisition proposals designed to enhance mission accomplishment through automation.

Telework

Yes, this position is eligible for situational telework; as determined by agency policy

Remote Work (CONUS)

No, this position is not approved for remote work.

Required Qualifications

• US Citizenship
• Engineering Education Requirement
• Computer Scientist Education Requirement
• Must have at least one year of specialized experience at the DR/DO-01/GS-11 or equivalent grade level. 
• Must be able to obtain and maintain appropriate Security clearance.
• This position is an Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP) position. The employee will have 24-months to meet APDP requirements or a waiver must be obtained. Applicants for this position must list any acquisition certifications and status as an acquisition corps member in their resume.
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov. 
• You may be expected to travel for this position.
• Position may be subject to random drug testing.
• Selectee will be required to file an OGE Form 450, Confidential Disclosure Report, upon appointment and will be required to file annually.
• Incentive may or may not be offered with this position.

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and at least 3 years of experience
• Experience with High Performance Computing (HPC) to include cluster management, and job scheduling software.
• DoD 8570 certification - Security + and OS cert, Linux+ General knowledge of Linux and general Unix operating systems concepts as well as systems administration experience Experience with compiling, installing, and porting software.
• Experience with Storage Architectures: SAS, FC, SATA, Bandwidth, Performance Familiar in multi-factor authentication platforms and solutions, and Identity Management such as OpenID, LDAP, and Kerberos.
• Security implementations using multi-factor authentication, PKI, or Kerberos and Unix OS hardening to DoD STIG standards.
• Experience programming or troubleshooting Python code Experience with Red Hat Satellite or Red Hat Identity Manager
• Knowledge and experience of Linux operating systems (RHEL or SLES), workload management systems, parallel file systems, networking and security.

Series

0854

1550