HPC Technical Consultant, Onsite (LANL) Los… at Hewlett… · Los Alamos

HPC TECHNICAL CONSULTANT, ONSITE (LANL) LOS ALAMOS, NM Location: All, New Mexico, United States of America HPC Technical Consultant, Onsite (LANL) Los Alamos, NM    This role has been designed as ‘’Onsite’ with an expectation that you will primarily work from an HPE partner/customer office. Who We Are: Hewlett Packard Enterprise is the global edge-to-cloud company advancing the way people live and work. We help companies connect, protect, analyze, and act on their data and applications wherever they live, from edge to cloud, so they can turn insights into outcomes at the speed required to thrive in today’s complex world. Our culture thrives on finding new and better ways to accelerate what’s next. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good. If you are looking to stretch and grow your career our culture will embrace you. Open up opportunities with HPE. Job Description:     Join a dedicated on-site team supporting operations and hardware maintenance for HPE supercomputers in one of the nation’s premier High-Performance Computing facilities. US Citizenship required Onsite daily work required in Los Alamos, NM. This is not a remote position Days/Hours: M-F, 8am to 5pm or 7am to 4pm Key Responsibilities • Monitor and maintain system health across large-scale HPC compute, network, and storage infrastructure • Troubleshoot and repair hardware issues on HPC servers and supporting systems • Perform basic Linux system administration tasks as needed • Create, monitor, update, and close support tickets • Perform hardware component replacements using spares • Operate hand tools and low-power tools for server maintenance • Track and document hardware repairs, part replacements, and returns • Create, update, and maintain site documentation, processes, and workflows • Assist with new system installation and expansion activities • Read system documentation and diagrams to locate components • Collaborate with team members using email, Teams, Slack, and in-person communication • Participate in on-call schedule to support 24x7 operations • Maintain tools and workspace in an organized manner Minimum Qualifications Candidates must meet all of the following requirements: • Ability to obtain a Q Clearance (required) • US Citizenship (required) • Must be able to work onsite 5 days per week in Los Alamos, NM, with additional onsite work for on-call support. This is not a remote position • Strong mechanical aptitude and comfort using common hand tools (screwdrivers, pliers, wrenches, cable tools, etc.) for assembling, disassembling, and maintaining server hardware and related equipment • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs individually and up to 75 lbs with assistance • Solid understanding of computer hardware components (servers, drives, memory modules, power supplies, cabling, and peripherals) • Proficiency with basic computer operations on Windows and macOS (MacBook), including OS navigation, file management, and standard productivity tools such as Slack, SharePoint, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams) Preferred Qualifications A combination of the following is preferred: • Associate’s degree, some college, or technical training (BS preferred) • 2+ years of Linux System Administration Experience, including strong command-line navigation, log analysis and monitoring (journalctl, syslog, log files), troubleshooting system and application issues, and scripting/automation using Bash or Python. • Experience using Redfish (along with IPMI) for out-of-band server hardware management and monitoring. This includes utilizing the Redfish RESTful API for querying system health, power/thermal monitoring, firmware inventory, component status (processors, memory, drives, NICs), event logs, and performing actions such as system resets, power control, and BIOS configuration. • 2+ years of hands-on experience troubleshooting and maintaining server hardware in a datacenter environment, including diagnosing hardware faults (power, thermal, storage, networking), performing component replacements (drives, memory, CPUs, PSUs, HBAs, NICs), rack mounting/decommissioning servers, and managing cable infrastructure • 1+ year of experience with high-speed networking concepts and troubleshooting for Ethernet, HPE Slingshot, and InfiniBand fabrics, including link diagnostics, performance tuning, cable/fiber management, switch configuration, and fault isolation in large-scale HPC environments. • Previous experience in a 24x7 production support environment • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently, including systematically diagnosing complex hardware, software, and network issues through log analysis, debugging tools, and root cause analysis while minimizing downtime in high-availability environments • Experience reading technical diagrams, schematics, and working with ticketing systems • Experience with Git for version control of code, scripts, configuration files, and documentation (including cloning, branching, committing, merging, and resolving conflicts) • Experience with High-Performance Computing (HPC) systems, clusters, or large-scale AI infrastructure • Experience with large-scale storage systems, including installation, configuration, monitoring, and troubleshooting of parallel file systems, enterprise SAN/NAS solutions, object storage, and high-capacity disk arrays. Highly Desired Industry Certifications (any of the following): • CompTIA Linux+ • CompTIA Security+ • CompTIA Server+ • CompTIA A+ • CompTIA Network+ • ITIL Foundation What We Can Offer You: Health & Wellbeing We strive to provide our team members and their loved ones with a comprehensive suite of benefits that supports their physical, financial and emotional wellbeing. Personal & Professional Development We also invest in your career because the better you are, the better we all are. We have specific programs catered to helping you reach any career goals you have — whether you want to become a knowledge expert in your field or apply your skills to another division. Unconditional Inclusion We are unconditionally inclusive in the way we work and celebrate individual uniqueness. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good. Let's Stay Connected: Follow @HPECareers on Instagram to see the latest on people, culture and tech at HPE. #unitedstates Job: Services Job Level: TCP_03 "The expected salary/wage range for this position is provided below. Actual offer may vary from this range based upon geographic location, work experience, education/training, and/or skill level. – United States of America: Annual Salary USD 81,500 - 187,500 in New Mexico The listed salary range reflects base salary. Variable incentives may also be offered." Information about employee benefits offered in the US can be found at https://myhperewards.com/main/new-hire-enrollment.html HPE is an Equal Employment Opportunity/ Veterans/Disabled/LGBT employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, or any other protected category, and all decisions we make are made on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. Our goal is to be one global team that is representative of our customers, in an inclusive environment where we can continue to innovate and grow together. Please click here: Equal Employment Opportunity. Hewlett Packard Enterprise is EEO Protected Veteran/ Individual with Disabilities.     HPE will comply with all applicable laws related to employer use of arrest and conviction records, including laws requiring employers to consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories.     Recruitment Fraud Alert We have become aware of an increase in fraudulent recruitment activities in which individuals impersonate our company or authorized recruitment agencies to offer fake employment opportunities. These scams may occur through false websites, emails, social media, or chat-based applications and often aim to obtain personal information or money. Please note that Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE), its direct and indirect subsidiaries and affiliated companies, and its authorized recruitment agencies/vendors will never charge a candidate a registration fee, hiring fee, or any other fee in connection with its recruitment and hiring process. We also never request personal information such as back account details, Social Security numbers, or national IDs via social media or chat applications. All legitimate job opportunities will come through official company channels, and candidates are responsible for verifying the credentials of any third party claiming to represent the company. Any reliance on fraudulent communication is at the individual’s own risk, and HPE disclaims legal liability for any resulting damages. If you suspect recruitment fraud, do not share personal information or make any payments and report the incident to your local authorities immediately.