Job Title: Senior HPC Infrastructure Engineer Primary Location: Chicagoland, Hybrid with 2-3 days in-office. Position Type: Contract Overview TalentFish is seeking a Sr. HPC Infrastructure Engineer for a contract role. This position is crucial in supporting the design, deployment, and optimization of high-performance computing (HPC) infrastructure, both on-premises and in cloud environments. The role requires deep technical expertise and hands-on administration to ensure scalable, reliable, and secure environments for 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 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) Understanding of networking, storage solutions, and system performance tuning Experience with backup, disaster recovery, and data integrity solutions in HPC environments Proficiency in scripting languages such as Bash and Python Strong troubleshooting skills and collaborative communication style Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience; a Master's degree is a plus Relevant certifications (e.g., Red Hat, CompTIA Linux+) are advantageous What You'll Do (Skills Used in this Position) Design, deploy, and manage scalable HPC systems across cloud and on-premises 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 backup, replication, and archival strategies Conduct benchmarking and performance tuning to resolve bottlenecks Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to ensure compliance and security Maintain technical documentation, SOPs, and troubleshooting guides Provide end-user training and technical support for on-site computing technologies Contribute to operational efficiency through team collaboration and continuous improvement Compensation Information The salary range for this role is $55-65 per hour, depending on experience. Benefits include health insurance, a 401(k) plan, and paid time off. TalentFish is committed to pay transparency and equal opportunity. The salary range complies with applicable laws. This role requires authorization to work in the U.S. without current or future visa sponsorship. Offers are contingent upon background checks, including reference verification, education and employment verification, drug testing, criminal record checks, and certifications as required. About TalentFish TalentFish is an employee-owned company innovating in talent acquisition with AI, video screening, and a unique platform. We focus on delivering excellent employee, consultant, and client experiences. TalentFish is an Equal Opportunity Employer, encouraging diversity and inclusion.

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