Overview

Edgewater Federal Solutions is seeking a Senior Linux Systems Engineer to support our team in Washington, D.C.

The Senior Systems Engineer will play a critical role in supporting a Linux-based high-performance computing server environment. This platform is essential for conducting statistical analysis and economic research across various business lines The Senior Systems Engineer will be responsible for ensuring the platform's reliability, performance, and security, as well as collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet the analytical needs of the organization.

Responsibilities

System Administration:

Manage and maintain Linux-based high-performance computing servers.
Perform routine system updates, patches, and security configurations.
Monitor system performance and optimize resources to ensure high availability and efficiency.

Platform Support:

Provide Tier 3 support for the Board Analytics Platform, addressing complex technical issues and ensuring minimal downtime.
Collaborate with business lines to understand their analytical requirements and translate them into technical solutions.

Collaboration and Communication:

Work closely with data scientists, economists, and other stakeholders to ensure the platform meets their needs.
Document system configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting steps for internal knowledge sharing.

Security and Compliance:

Implement and maintain security protocols to protect sensitive data and comply with regulatory requirements.
Conduct regular security audits and vulnerability assessments.

Project Participation:

Participate in projects aimed at enhancing the platform's capabilities, including upgrades, new feature implementations, and performance improvements.
Contribute to the design and architecture of the platform in collaboration with the systems engineering team.

On-Call Rotation:

Participate in an on-call rotation to provide after-hours support for critical issues and ensure the platform's continuous operation.

Qualifications

Strong understanding of Linux operating systems, shell scripting, and system administration tools.
In-depth knowledge and experience using Ansible and Ansible Automation Platform.
Experience with high-performance computing environments leveraging technologies such as SLURM and OpenOnDemand, and statistical analysis tools such as R, Python, MatLab, Stata, SAS, etc.
Excellent problem-solving skills and customer-service focus.
Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Salary: $161,629 - $171,105

Additional benefits include:

Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Disability, Life Insurance, and AD&D
Flexible Spending Accounts
Pre-Tax 401K and/or After-Tax Roth IRA (with employer matching contribution)
Tuition and Technical Training Reimbursement
Exercise Reimbursement
Computer Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program

About Us:

Edgewater Federal Solutions is a privately held government contracting firm located in Frederick, MD. The company was founded in 2002 with the vision of being highly recognized and admired for supporting customer missions through employee empowerment, exceptional services and timely delivery. Edgewater Federal Solutions is ISO 9001, 20000-1, 270001 certified, appraised at CMMI Level 3 Maturity for Development and Services, and has been named in the Top Workplaces in the Greater Washington Area Small Companies for 2018 through 2025.

It has been and continues to be the policy of Edgewater Federal Solutions to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, and/or other statuses protected by applicable law.

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