HPC Application Manager Job at Columbia Technology Partners (Wright-Patterson AFB)

Job Description

Join a mission-focused team supporting the Department of Defense High Performance Computing Modernization Program (HPCMP), where your work directly enables cutting-edge research and development for the warfighter. As an HPC Application Manager, you will own the lifecycle management of a portfolio of scientific and engineering software within a large-scale High-Performance Computing (HPC) environment. Your primary focus will be ensuring these applications are stable, performant, and readily available to users. You'll be part of a collaborative team of system administrators and technical specialists who take a structured, problem-solving approach to maintaining critical HPC infrastructure while delivering high-quality user support.

Job Responsibility

Install, configure, maintain, and optimize complex software packages across Linux-based HPC systems
Provide responsive technical support by managing and resolving user requests through a ticketing system (e.g., ServiceNow)
Diagnose and resolve complex application issues, including OS-level challenges such as library dependencies, environment variables, and driver conflicts
Validate software functionality during system updates, OS upgrades, and new deployments to ensure seamless user experience
Apply patches and updates to address bugs, improve performance, and remediate security vulnerabilities
Execute all tasks in alignment with established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), including formal change management processes (RFCs)
Partner with internal engineering teams and external vendors to resolve advanced technical issues and improve application performance

Requirements

Active DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification with a Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of relevant experience (or equivalent experience in an HPC or Linux environment)
Hands-on experience managing and supporting applications in a Linux/UNIX command-line environment, including shell scripting
Strong troubleshooting skills across software installation and runtime issues (e.g., dependencies, environment variables, OS-level conflicts)
Experience delivering user support through a ticketing system (e.g., ServiceNow) in a technical environment
Familiarity with HPC tools and ecosystems (e.g., SLURM/PBS, InfiniBand, GPU computing, or scientific applications like MATLAB)
Detail-oriented, team-focused professional with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to quickly learn and support new technologies
U.S. Citizenship is required for all applicants
DOD 8570 Certification
This position requires an active Security Clearance with appropriate Polygraph

What we offer

Medical: CTP offers 3 superior plans, bringing our employees both in-network and out-of-network options
Vision + Dental: Both free to you + paid in full by CTP
Retirement: 401k - 6% company contribution
PTO + Leave: A work life balance is extremely important to our team here at CTP, which is why our paid time off plans are so lucrative. Offering customizable leave plans to meet your needs is just one of our many perks! Jury Duty, Bereavement + Military Leave provided
Career Growth: Up to $10,000 provided for approved career-related learning, training, education, and/or tuition
Life and AD&D Insurance/Short-Term & Long-Term Disability: More peace of mind, at zero cost to you
Profit Sharing Bonus: End of year cash gets added to your bottom-line
Referral Bonus Program: Our tiered program provides an incentive with each stage of the hiring process your referral passes. Our bonuses range from $7,000-$20,000, if your referral joins the team

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