Linux Software Support Specialist

Leidos

Hybrid

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Work type
Hybrid
Location
Dayton, OH
Posted
3 days ago

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TL;DR · Linux Software Support Specialist

As a Linux Software Support Analyst at the DoD High Performance Computing Modernization Program (HPCMP) in Dayton, OH, you will manage and maintain scientific and engineering software within a large-scale HPC environment, ensuring stability and performance for users. Your daily tasks include installing and configuring complex software packages on multiple Linux systems, resolving user issues via ServiceNow tickets, diagnosing application failures, testing new system deployments, deploying patches, adhering to SOPs, and collaborating with internal teams and vendors. The role requires a strong background in shell scripting, troubleshooting software installation issues, and experience with HPC technologies such as schedulers and interconnects. Preferred skills include compiling GPU-enabled codes using CUDA or KOKKOS, familiarity with Spack and GitLab, and supporting scientific applications like Tecplot and FieldView. This position demands an active Secret clearance and IAT-II certification, along with a commitment to methodical problem-solving and user support in a collaborative team environment.

What you'll do

  • Install, configure, and maintain complex software packages on multiple Linux-based systems.
  • Diagnose and resolve complex application failures, including OS-level issues like library dependencies and driver conflicts.
  • Test and validate application functionality through system changes such as maintenance, OS upgrades, and new deployments.
  • Deploy software patches and updates to address security vulnerabilities and fix bugs.
  • Ensure all software management tasks comply with established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and formal Request for Change processes.

What we're looking for

  • Active SECRET clearance and US citizenship.
  • Bachelor’s degree plus 1+ years of Linux/UNIX software management experience.
  • Experience with shell scripting in a Linux environment.
  • Ability to troubleshoot complex application failures and OS-level issues.
  • Experience providing user support via ticket-based systems like ServiceNow.
  • Demonstrated ability to follow SOPs and adhere to formal RFC processes.

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