(ID: 2026-3848)

Axle is a bioscience and information technology company that offers advancements in translational research, biomedical informatics, and data science applications to research centers and healthcare organizations nationally and abroad. With experts in biomedical science, software engineering, and program management, we focus on developing and applying research tools and techniques to empower decision-making and accelerate research discoveries. We work with some of the top research organizations and facilities in the country including multiple institutes at the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

Axle is seeking a Lobos System Adminstrator to join our vibrant team at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) supporting the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) located in Bethesda, MD.

Benefits We Offer

100% Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage for Employees
Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
401K match up to 5%
Educational Benefits for Career Growth
Employee Referral Bonus
Flexible Spending Accounts:
Healthcare (FSA)
Parking Reimbursement Account (PRK)
Dependent Care Assistant Program (DCAP)
Transportation Reimbursement Account (TRN)

Position Information

The purpose of this position is to support the Linux-based high-performance computing infrastructure used by NHLBI’s Laboratory of Computational Biology for simulations, modeling, and other scientific research. The SOW requires the contractor to “maintain the LoBoS cluster in good working order,” install and troubleshoot the “Linux operating system,” and support “scientific application programs, scientific databases, programming languages, and tools.” It also requires the contractor to “provision and monitor network storage systems,” perform security patching, and “assist in technology tracking for the purposes of upgrading the LoBoS cluster to continue to support scientific workflows needed by the Lab.

Additional Qualifications

Certifications & Licenses

Bachelor's or Master's degree

At least five (5) years of experience in Linux System Administration and/or High-Performance Computing (HPC).

Minimum fourteen (14) years of progressively responsible professional experience, including experience directing a major program, division, or operational unit.

Familiarity with one or more scripting languages.

Additional experience in the following is ideal:

LDAP.

MPI.

Virtualization and containers.

Batch queuing systems such as Slurm.

Field of Study

Computer Science

Mathematics and Computer Science

Software

Expertise with the Microsoft Office Suite and other business-analysis software and applications.

Skills

Demonstrated ability to conduct needs assessments and develop recommendations for improving current operations.

Experience collaborating with technical and nontechnical professionals to develop recommendations for current and future initiatives.

Ability to advise management and staff on the formulation of new strategies and the resolution of sensitive or complex issues.

Experience developing and implementing proactive programs tailored to specific audiences.

Strong communication skills, both oral and written.

Excellent analytical, organizational, and time-management skills.

Ability to work effectively with staff, management, and other professionals in a collaborative, consultative, and results-oriented environment.

Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills, including the ability to investigate and respond to inquiries concerning policies and operational issues.

Advanced experience in strategy design, implementation, and evaluation.

Proven network troubleshooting skills.

Deliverables

Run Validation - Weekly

Inspect Equipment - Weekly

Meet with lab members to present updates - Bi-Weekly

Statement of Work Details

Maintain the LoBoS cluster in good working order and support the reliable operation of associated systems, equipment, and services. - 1

Maintain the two physical LoBoS cluster spaces, ensuring that facilities, hardware, and related operational requirements are properly coordinated and addressed. - 2