Systems Engineer – HPC, GPU Infrastructure

ABSC (Absolute Business Solutions Corp.)

. Design, install, optimize, and sustain GPU and HPC clusters supporting DIA-NDOC under the DTP contract .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeBethesda • Maryland • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $90,000 - $170,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing, installing, and optimizing GPU and HPC clusters, with a strong focus on Linux operating systems and automation tools. Proficient in performance analysis, troubleshooting, and implementing optimization strategies in high-performance computing environments.

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GPU And HPC Cluster DesignLinux Operating System AdministrationPython Or Bash ScriptingAutomation Tools (Ansible, Puppet, Terraform)Active TS/SCI Clearance

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Hard Skills

GPU VirtualizationParallel ComputingPerformance OptimizationJob Scheduling (Slurm, PBS)Container Technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)Networking Protocols (DHCP, DNS, TCP/IP)Monitoring Tools (Prometheus, Grafana)Debugging And Validation ProceduresPower Management StrategiesDistributed Resource Scheduling

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingCollaborationTechnical CommunicationDocumentation

Tools & Technologies

Apache AirflowLinux EnvironmentsCloud ComputingMiddlewareContainers

Certifications & Qualifications

DoD 8570 IAT Level IIComputing Environment Certification

Industry Keywords

HPC InfrastructureData-Center NetworkingEmerging GPU TechnologiesDIA-NDOCDTP Contract

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AirflowAnsibleApacheCloudDNSDockerGrafanaKubernetesLinuxPrometheusPuppetPythonSaltStackTCP/IPTerraformTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, install, optimize, and sustain GPU and HPC clusters supporting DIA-NDOC under the DTP contract
Support installation, integration, configuration, and maintenance of on-premises and cloud-based GPU and HPC hardware
Analyze cluster performance, identify hardware and software bottlenecks, and implement optimization strategies across Linux environments
Install, configure, and sustain job-scheduling and workload-management platforms such as Slurm, PBS, Apache Airflow, and Kubernetes
Evaluate and improve GPU power-management and power-efficiency strategies
Design and execute stress tests, benchmarks, debugging activities, and validation procedures for GPU performance and functionality
Administer and integrate Linux operating systems with GPU hardware, drivers, middleware, containers, and distributed workloads
Develop scripts and automation using Python, Bash, Ansible, Puppet, Salt, Terraform, or comparable tools
Monitor HPC and GPU infrastructure health, capacity, performance, and reliability
Maintain architecture specifications, configuration records, test procedures, code documentation, and Linux-specific operational guidance
Evaluate emerging GPU, HPC, virtualization, cloud, networking, and container technologies and recommend mission-relevant improvements
Work closely with Government stakeholders and cross-functional engineering teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field with four or more years of relevant systems-engineering experience
Additional relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
Active TS/SCI with polygraph, or active TS/SCI with willingness to obtain and maintain a polygraph
U.S. citizenship
Expertise integrating and administering Linux operating systems
Strong knowledge of computer hardware architecture in Linux environments
Knowledge of parallel computing, graphics algorithms, and real-time rendering
Proficiency with Python or Bash scripting
Experience with automation tools such as Ansible, Puppet, Salt, or Terraform
Current DoD 8570 or 8140 IAT Level II or higher certification and an appropriate Computing Environment certification
Strong problem-solving, collaboration, documentation, and technical communication skills
Knowledge of GPU virtualization, cloud computing, and emerging Linux-based GPU technologies
Experience with Docker and Kubernetes
Experience using Prometheus and Grafana
Knowledge of distributed resource-scheduling systems
Understanding of data-center networking hardware and cabling
Knowledge of DHCP, DNS, TCP/IP, VLANs, HSRP, and SNMP
Understanding of firewall ACLs, IPS or IDS, and policy-based routing

Benefits

Comp & perks

Generous PTO plus 11 Federal Holidays
Retirement Planning – 401k Fully Vested with Match
Annual Health and Wellness Allowance – buy an Apple Watch, a treadmill, or hit the gym on us
Career Development – Annual Funds to spend on Education and Training
Volunteer Time Off – Annually, all employees can spend 8 hours directly supporting a charity of choice
Charitable Match – ABSC matches an employee’s donation to a qualifying charity
Referral Program – We pay for internal and external referrals
LOV Awards – Earn bonus awards throughout the year from our Living Our Values awards program
Generous external referral bonuses