Job Family:

Database Administration (Digital)

Travel Required:

None

Clearance Required:

Ability to Obtain Public Trust

What You Will Do:
We are currently searching for an IT Specialist. This role will provide services to satisfy the overall operational objectives of the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI). This role is a full-time opportunity located in Bethesda, MD.

• Maintain the LoBoS cluster in good working order and maintain physical LoBoS cluster spaces (currently two).

• Install and/or troubleshoot the following: Linux operating system and Hardware, including desktops and servers.

• Work with NIH staff in maintaining LoBoS’s Authority to Operate (ATO).

• Perform patching of systems to address known vulnerabilities.

• Monitor system security and identify anomalies to be researched/addressed.

• Provision and monitor network storage systems.

• Provide user support including installation on desktops as well as cluster wide.

• Assist in technology tracking for the purposes of upgrading the LoBoS cluster to continue to support scientific workflows needed by the Lab.

• Assist in managing the given budget for the maintenance and upgrading of LoBoS.

What You Will Need:

• Bachelor’s Degree

• A minimum of SIX (6) years of experience in in Linux System Administration and/or High-Performance Computing (HPC).

• Proven network troubleshooting skills.

• Familiarity with one or more scripting languages. 

• Strong communications skills, both oral and written.

• Excellent analytical, organizational, and time-management skills.

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• Master’s Degree preferred.

• Red Hat Certification preferred.

• Preferred additional experience in the following: LDAP, MPI, Virtualization and Containers, and/or Batch queuing systems such as Slurm.

• Previous experience with NIH preferred.   

The annual salary range for this position is $115,200.00-$172,800.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays

• Parental Leave

• 401(k) Retirement Plan

• Group Term Life and Travel Assistance

• Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance

• Health Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

• Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits

• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities

• Employee Referral Program

• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach

• Care.com annual membership

• Employee Assistance Program

• Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and ID theft protection, etc.)

• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

About Guidehouse
Guidehouse is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.

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