Lead High-Performance Computing Infrastructure Engineer

Job overview

The Lead High-Performance Computing Infrastructure Engineer role is onsite in Oak Ridge, TN; compensation is not specified. The position supports a Department of Energy research and development facility and requires willingness to relocate to Oak Ridge within 36 months. The engineer leads the design, deployment, and support of high-performance computing infrastructure, virtualization, automation, and Kubernetes services. The role strengthens reliable infrastructure for the facility through technical leadership, internal tooling, project delivery, and mentoring junior staff.

What you'll do

• Lead architecture and deployment of HPC-scale infrastructure services
• document system architectures, configurations, and procedures
• provide highest-tier support for complex issues
• develop and review internal tools using Python, Golang, Rust, or Bash
• lead infrastructure platform design and administration using Terraform, Ansible, and Puppet
• manage resources in the NCCS virtualization environment
• identify and lead automation efforts
• define automation and configuration-management policies
• build CI/CD pipelines and standardized workflows
• work with the NCCS Kubernetes Platform team
• lead infrastructure projects
• mentor and train junior staff
• implement system and process improvements.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

lead hpc infrastructure engineer

oak ridge tn

itr

high-performance computing

linux administration

kubernetes

virtualization

automation

terraform

ansible

python

federal security clearance eligible

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Must be eligible for a federal security clearance as a U.S. citizen and willing to relocate to Oak Ridge within 36 months. Requires a bachelor’s degree and seven years of Linux systems administration experience, or a master’s degree and four years; equivalent combinations considered.

About the employer

ITR is hiring for this role. Industry: All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services. Sector: 54.