Sierra Space Careers: Dare to Dream
We honor those that are not afraid to dream big dreams, those that tenaciously chase their dreams even when others say it cannot be done, those that achieve big dreams and change everything. Those are Dreams Worth Chasing.
At Sierra Space we envision a future where humanity lives and works in space, on moons, and on distant planets. Our mission isn’t restricted to the few, instead we see a future where all people can choose to live, work, discover and explore beyond our planet. Our company is building a platform in space to benefit life on Earth and together we will alter the course of humanity.
We have a bold mission. We are a bold company. Together, we are an extraordinary team.
About the RoleAre you ready to take your career to the next level and work on cutting-edge technology in a dynamic and innovative environment? Sierra Space is seeking a talented and motivated High Performance Computing Systems Administrator. As a key member of our IT team, you will play a crucial role in maintaining and enhancing our HPC systems infrastructure, ensuring the security and efficiency of our operations. If you have a passion for technology and a commitment to excellence, we want to hear from you!
Key Responsibilities:
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Server Maintenance: Oversee the configuration, installation, and upgrades of hardware and software, ensuring compliance with security policies and procedures.
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Documentation: Keep thorough documentation of network server configurations, application licensing agreements, and third-party software.
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Support and Monitoring: Provide on-call support, monitor infrastructure proactively, and resolve issues promptly.
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Software and Hardware Testing: Participate in testing new software and hardware.
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Collaboration: Work closely with the Application and Development teams to onboard new team members. Provide real-time training and maintain/improve existing development pipelines that utilize HPC clusters.
About You
Our mission is driven by the unwavering passion to push the boundaries of what is possible. We seek those who Dare to Dream — to envision the extraordinary and pursue it relentlessly – to join us on this transformational journey.
We’re looking for dreamers who align with our values, vision and audacious goals – while also meeting the minimum qualifications below. The preferred qualifications are a bonus, not a requirement.
Minimum Qualifications:
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Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field
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10 plus years proven experience in a similar role
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Relevant experience may be considered in liu of required education
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Experiencing deploying/maintaining on-prem HPC Clusters
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Experience deploying/maintain of HPC Clusters in cloud environments
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Experience with slurm/pbs/torque schedulers
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Experience running Monte Carlo simulations
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Experience with high speed networks (Intel Omnipath, Nvidia Infiniband)
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Experience nfs and parallel file sytems (Beegfs/Lustre)
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Experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux
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Scripting experience (Bash, python)
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Basic understanding of cybersecurity principles and practices, focusing on engineering and technical solutions
Preferred Qualifications:
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Experience with virtual python/conda environments
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Experience with Red Hat Identity Management (IDM) or FreeIPA
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Experience with Nvidia GPUs
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Working knowledge of Puppet/Chef/Ansible
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Experience with CI/CD and DevSecOps.
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Experience with Singularity Containers
Pay Range (Hourly):
$60.34 - $75.44 - $82.97
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
To conform to U.S. Government international trade regulations, applicant must be a U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or U.S. Department of Commerce.
At Sierra Space we are at the very doorstep of unlocking the future and the work in front of us is hard, but it is truly important and meaningful. Achieving our mission requires dedication, relentless pursuit of a dream and an unwavering passion for pushing the boundaries to accomplish what others might believe to be impossible. We seek those who too, Dare to Dream and will join us in a pursuit to achieve the extraordinary.
Application Deadline: This role will remain posted until a qualified pool of candidates are identified.
Sierra Space Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need special assistance or a reasonable accommodation related to applying for employment with Sierra Space or at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us.
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What We Do
Sierra Space is building a shared ecosystem in space for scientific collaboration and innovation to benefit life on earth. With technologies that make space more affordable and accessible, we’re dedicated to creating a prosperous and secure space economy that will benefit all of humanity. Rapidly advancing toward the launch of the next generation of space transportation, the world’s first winged commercial spaceplane, the Dream Chaser®, will perform cargo supply and return missions for NASA - delivering up to 12,000 pounds of cargo to the International Space Station (ISS) at a time.
Sierra Space is also the developer of the Large Integrated Flexible Environment (LIFE) Habitat, a modular, three-story commercial habitation and science platform. The unique structure will provide opportunities for multiple businesses including manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, and other sectors, to optimize zero gravity benefits.
The Dream Chaser Spaceplane and LIFE platform are central components of the joint partnership Orbital Reef commercial space station and mixed-use business park being developed in partnership with Blue Origin.
Why Work With Us
At Sierra Space, you’ll find a supportive, respectful and upbeat culture where your opinions matter and your personal contributions have impact.
If you’re thinking about your own next frontier, we’d love to help you explore it.
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