Systems Engineer – HPC & GPU Infrastructure
Leidos· Defense· Sep 4, 2026 · 2mo ago
Bethesda, MD
In office
Full-time
Mid
$87K–$157K
4+ years exp
Job description
Leidos is looking for a mid-career Systems Engineer (Mid-Career) – HPC & GPU Infrastructure with a deep understanding of operating systems, hardware, Kubernetes, and NVIDIA GPU products. As a Systems Engineer (Mid-Career) – HPC & GPU Infrastructure, you will play a pivotal role in designing, developing, and optimizing GPU clusters for the IC community customers.
This is a 100% on-site position. All work must be performed at the customer site in Bethesda at the Intelligence Community Campus.
Responsibilities:
HPC and GPU environment engineering: Contribute to the installation and maintenance of GPU and HPC hardware on-prem and in the cloud, providing insights into hardware performance to ensure efficient interaction with software components.
Performance Optimization: Analyze HPC/GPU cluster performance, identify bottlenecks, and develop strategies to enhance performance across various applications in Linux, addressing both hardware and software considerations. Regularly monitor and improve performance.
HPC/GPU tooling: Install and configure HPC/GPU job scheduling and workload management platforms such as Slurm , PBS , Apache Airflow , Kubernetes
Power Efficiency: Work on power management techniques to optimize GPU power consumption, ensuring efficient operation on both mobile and desktop Linux platforms. Continuously assess and enhance power efficiency strategies.
Testing and Validation : Design and execute tests to validate GPU performance and functionality on Linux, including stress testing, benchmarking, and debugging to ensure robust operation. Maintain and expand the testing suite.
Documentation: Maintain comprehensive technical documentation, including architectural specifications, code documentation, and Linux-specific best practices for GPU development. Keep documentation up to date with changes and improvements.
Industry Insight: Stay updated on the latest trends, innovations, and competitive landscapes within the GPU industry, contributing to research efforts and proposing Linux-specific approaches to GPU design and optimization. Share regular updates and insights with the team.
You Bring
Bachelor s or higher degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field. Additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
4 years of relevant systems engineering experience
Expertise in operating system integration for Linux.
Strong understanding of computer hardware architecture, particularly as it relates to Linux systems.
Knowledge of parallel computing, graphics algorithms, and real-time rendering in Linux environments.
Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to collaborate within a team.
Strong communication skills for conveying technical information in a Linux context.
Proficiency with scripting languages such as Python or BASH.
Proficiency with automation tools such Ansible, Puppet, Salt, Terraform, etc.
Candidate must, at a minimum, meet DoD 8570.11- IAT Level II certification requirements (currently Security CE, CCNA-Security, GICSP, GSEC, or SSCP along with an appropriate computing environment (CE) certification). An IAT Level III certification would also be acceptable (CASP , CCNP Security, CISA, CISSP, GCED, GCIH, CCSP).
Clearance
Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph required OR active TS/SCI and willingness to obtain and maintain a Poly.
US Citizenship is required due to the nature of the government contracts we support.
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of GPU virtualization, cloud computing, and emerging Linux-based technologies in the field.
Experience with container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
Experience with Prometheus/Grafana for monitoring
Knowledge of distributed resource scheduling systems
Understanding data center networking hardware and cabling concepts.
Understanding of networking technologies such as DHCP, DNS, TCP/IP, VLANs, HSRP, and SNMP.
Knowledge of data center networking security principles Firewall ACLs, IPS/IDS, and Policy Based Routing.
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Original Posting: September 4, 2026
For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
Pay Range: Pay Range $87,100.00 - $157,450.00
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
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