TalentFish
Job Title:
Senior HPC Infrastructure Engineer Primary Location:
Chicagoland, onsite most preferred, open to 3-4 days in office with 1-2 days WFH. Position Type:
12 mos. Contract with possibility to extend.
Overview TalentFish is casting a line for a
Sr. HPC Infrastructure Engineer ! This is a 12 mos. contract with potential to convert to FTE opportunity. This position plays a key role in supporting the design, deployment, and optimization of high-performance computing (HPC) infrastructure- both on-prem and in cloud environments. This role combines deep technical system expertise with hands-on administration to ensure scalable, reliable, and secure environments for advanced scientific research and computational workloads.
What You Bring to the Role (Ideal Experience) • Strong background in Linux/Unix system administration • Experience designing and supporting HPC clusters in research, academic, or scientific computing environments • Proficiency with parallel computing frameworks such as MPI and OpenMP • Familiarity with job scheduling/resource management systems (e.g., Slurm, Torque, PBS) • Hands-on experience with high-speed interconnects (e.g., InfiniBand, Omni-Path) • Strong understanding of networking, storage solutions, and system performance tuning • Experience with backup, disaster recovery, and data integrity solutions in high-performance environments • Fluency in scripting (e.g., Bash, Python) • Strong troubleshooting skills and collaborative communication style • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience (Master's preferred) • Relevant technical certifications (e.g., Red Hat, CompTIA Linux+) are a plus
What You'll Do (Skills Used in this Position) • Design, deploy, and manage scalable HPC systems across both cloud and on-prem environments • Define system requirements and optimize Linux-based systems for performance, reliability, and scalability • Maintain, monitor, and patch HPC environments to ensure high availability and security • Design and manage high-performance storage systems with robust backup, replication, and archival strategies • Conduct benchmarking and performance tuning, collaborating with HPC operations to resolve bottlenecks • Partner with cybersecurity teams to ensure compliance and security in HPC environments • Maintain technical documentation, SOPs, and troubleshooting guides • Provide end-user training and technical support, managing on-site computing technologies • Contribute to overall operational efficiency through team collaboration and continual improvement initiatives
Compensation Information The expected salary range for this position is $50-65 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications. This role also qualifies for comprehensive benefits such as health insurance, 401(k), and paid time off. TalentFish is committed to pay transparency and equal opportunity. The salary range provided is in compliance with applicable state and federal regulations.
This role requires authorization to work in the U.S. without current or future visa sponsorship.
All offers are contingent upon the completion of a background check, which may include but is not limited to reference checks, education verification, employment verification, drug testing, criminal records checks, and any required certifications or compliance requirements based on the end client's background check policies and applicable laws.
TalentFish is an employee-owned company pioneering a new realm in talent acquisition. We are redefining IT staffing by evolving AI, video screening, and our unique platform. TalentFish focuses on providing the best employee, consultant, and client experience possible. At TalentFish we are an Equal Opportunity Employer; we embrace and encourage diversity!
Senior HPC Infrastructure Engineer Primary Location:
Chicagoland, onsite most preferred, open to 3-4 days in office with 1-2 days WFH. Position Type:
12 mos. Contract with possibility to extend.
Overview TalentFish is casting a line for a
Sr. HPC Infrastructure Engineer ! This is a 12 mos. contract with potential to convert to FTE opportunity. This position plays a key role in supporting the design, deployment, and optimization of high-performance computing (HPC) infrastructure- both on-prem and in cloud environments. This role combines deep technical system expertise with hands-on administration to ensure scalable, reliable, and secure environments for advanced scientific research and computational workloads.
What You Bring to the Role (Ideal Experience) • Strong background in Linux/Unix system administration • Experience designing and supporting HPC clusters in research, academic, or scientific computing environments • Proficiency with parallel computing frameworks such as MPI and OpenMP • Familiarity with job scheduling/resource management systems (e.g., Slurm, Torque, PBS) • Hands-on experience with high-speed interconnects (e.g., InfiniBand, Omni-Path) • Strong understanding of networking, storage solutions, and system performance tuning • Experience with backup, disaster recovery, and data integrity solutions in high-performance environments • Fluency in scripting (e.g., Bash, Python) • Strong troubleshooting skills and collaborative communication style • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience (Master's preferred) • Relevant technical certifications (e.g., Red Hat, CompTIA Linux+) are a plus
What You'll Do (Skills Used in this Position) • Design, deploy, and manage scalable HPC systems across both cloud and on-prem environments • Define system requirements and optimize Linux-based systems for performance, reliability, and scalability • Maintain, monitor, and patch HPC environments to ensure high availability and security • Design and manage high-performance storage systems with robust backup, replication, and archival strategies • Conduct benchmarking and performance tuning, collaborating with HPC operations to resolve bottlenecks • Partner with cybersecurity teams to ensure compliance and security in HPC environments • Maintain technical documentation, SOPs, and troubleshooting guides • Provide end-user training and technical support, managing on-site computing technologies • Contribute to overall operational efficiency through team collaboration and continual improvement initiatives
Compensation Information The expected salary range for this position is $50-65 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications. This role also qualifies for comprehensive benefits such as health insurance, 401(k), and paid time off. TalentFish is committed to pay transparency and equal opportunity. The salary range provided is in compliance with applicable state and federal regulations.
This role requires authorization to work in the U.S. without current or future visa sponsorship.
All offers are contingent upon the completion of a background check, which may include but is not limited to reference checks, education verification, employment verification, drug testing, criminal records checks, and any required certifications or compliance requirements based on the end client's background check policies and applicable laws.
TalentFish is an employee-owned company pioneering a new realm in talent acquisition. We are redefining IT staffing by evolving AI, video screening, and our unique platform. TalentFish focuses on providing the best employee, consultant, and client experience possible. At TalentFish we are an Equal Opportunity Employer; we embrace and encourage diversity!