Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Prefer someone local conversion salary is $120K range 6-12 months contract to hire in Chicago, IL Job Title: Senior HPC Infrastructure Engineer Primary Location: Chicagoland, Hybrid with minimum of 2 days in-office. Position Type: 12 mos. Contract with Contract-to-Hire potential. Overview client 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 If you are interested or have any references please share resume at mukul@. Seniority level Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Employment type Contract Job function Job function Information Technology Industries Computer and Network Security, Computer Networking Products, and Software Development Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Bright Mind Solutions LLC by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for Senior Infrastructure Engineer roles. Evanston, IL $81,000 - $101,000 4 days ago Chicago, IL $51,000.00 - $95,000.00 5 days ago Systems Engineer (Linux/Virtualization) - Hybrid TECHNOLOGY AND INFRASTRUCTURE ARCHITECT - BUREAU OF TECHNOLOGY (ACTIVELY RECRUITED) Elk Grove Village, IL $80,000.00 - $100,000.00 5 days ago Chicago, IL $75,000.00 - $80,000.00 1 week ago Greater Chicago Area $100,000.00 - $115,000.00 1 week ago Chicago, IL $131,000.00 - $165,000.00 2 weeks ago Itasca, IL $90,000.00 - $115,000.00 6 days ago Chicago, IL $120,000.00 - $130,000.00 3 weeks ago Chicago, IL $87,000.00 - $111,000.00 2 weeks ago Downers Grove, IL $100,000.00 - $120,000.00 1 week ago Greater Chicago Area $90,000 - $110,000 5 days ago Glenview, IL $121,000 - $185,000 2 weeks ago Senior Staff Network Solutions Engineer (REMOTE) Chicago, IL $120,000 - $260,000 3 days ago Lisle, IL $49,199.33 - $86,253.75 3 hours ago Chicago, IL $78,870 - $103,191 17 hours ago Evanston, IL $99,825 - $140,378 1 week ago Elk Grove Village, IL $60,000 - $90,000 2 weeks ago We're unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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