Argonne

HPC Systems Administration Specialist

Lemont, IL USA · Contract

Sponsorship not specified$70k-$109kDetected 50 days ago

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About the role

This position will focus on software integration with the larger software and operational ecosystem at the facility site.
This position can be hired at one of two levels; the selected candidate will be placed at the appropriate level (PT2 or PT3) dependent upon the depth and breadth of relevant knowledge and skills.
The expected hiring range for this position is $86,299 - $134,626 annually.

Strong knowledge of build systems (e.g., Make, CMake, Autotools) and compilers (e.g., GCC, Intel, LLVM) for handling dependencies in Spack-managed stacks

Experience with package managers like Spack for software deployment, including building from source, resolving dependencies, and maintaining multiple versions in a production HPC setting
Familiarity with version control systems for managing configurations and custom package definitions
Knowledge of the installation, management, and the use of software such as compilers, scientific applications, and job resource managers
Experience with CI pipelines
Proficiency in scripting and programming languages such as Python (for Spack package definitions and automation)
Ability to configure and use YAML-based files for Spack environments
Proficiency with podman or similar container-based build environments
Experience working in collaborative teams, including refining user requirements and supporting researchers in scientific computing settings
Ability to model Argonne's core values of impact, safety, respect, integrity and teamwork
To perform the essential functions of this position successful applicants must provide proof of U.S. citizenship, which is required to comply with federal regulations and contract.

This listing is sourced directly from Argonne's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.