Senior HPC Infrastructure Engineer

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Job Title: Senior HPC Infrastructure Engineer
Primary Location: Chicagoland, Hybrid with 2-3 days in-office.
Position Type: Contract
Overview
TalentFish is casting a line for a Sr. HPC Infrastructure Engineer! This is a contract
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 )
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 $55-65 per hour, depending on experience and
qualifications. This role also offers comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, a
401(k) plan, and paid time off. TalentFish is committed to pay transparency and equal
opportunity. The salary range provided complies 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.
About TalentFish
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 !
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Location:
Chicago, IL, United States
Category:
Computer And Mathematical Occupations

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