Senior HPC Infrastructure Engineer

Job Title: Senior HPC Infrastructure Engineer

Primary Location: Chicagoland, Hybrid with 2-3 days in-office.

Position Type: Contract

Overview

TalentFish is casting a line for a Sr. HPC Infrastructure Engineer! This is a contract

opportunity. This position plays a key role in supporting the design, deployment, and

optimization of high-performance computing (HPC) infrastructure, both on-prem and in

cloud environments. This role combines deep technical system expertise with hands-on

administration to ensure scalable, reliable, and secure environments for advanced scientific

research and computational workloads.

What You Bring to the Role (Ideal Experience)

• Strong background in Linux/Unix system administration
• Experience designing and supporting HPC clusters in research, academic, or scientific computing environments
• Proficiency with parallel computing frameworks such as MPI and OpenMP
• Familiarity with job scheduling/resource management systems (e.g., Slurm, Torque, PBS)
• Hands-on experience with high-speed interconnects (e.g., InfiniBand, Omni-Path)
• Strong understanding of networking, storage solutions, and system performance tuning
• Experience with backup, disaster recovery, and data integrity solutions in high-performance environments
• Fluency in scripting (e.g., Bash, Python)
• Strong troubleshooting skills and collaborative communication style
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience (Master's preferred)
• Relevant technical certifications (e.g., Red Hat, CompTIA Linux+) are a plus

What You'll Do (Skills Used in this Position)

• Design, deploy, and manage scalable HPC systems across both cloud and on-prem environments
• Define system requirements and optimize Linux-based systems for performance, reliability, and scalability
• Maintain, monitor, and patch HPC environments to ensure high availability and security
• Design and manage high-performance storage systems with robust backup, replication, and archival strategies
• Conduct benchmarking and performance tuning, collaborating with HPC operations to resolve bottlenecks
• Partner with cybersecurity teams to ensure compliance and security in HPC environments
• Maintain technical documentation, SOPs, and troubleshooting guides
• Provide end-user training and technical support, managing on-site computing technologies
• Contribute to overall operational efficiency through team collaboration and continual improvement initiatives

Compensation Information

The expected salary range for this position is $55-65 per hour, depending on experience and

qualifications. This role also offers comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, a

401(k) plan, and paid time off. TalentFish is committed to pay transparency and equal

opportunity. The salary range provided complies with applicable state and federal

regulations.

This role requires authorization to work in the U.S. without current or future visa sponsorship.

All offers are contingent upon the completion of a background check, which may include,

but is not limited to, reference checks, education verification, employment verification, drug

testing, criminal records checks, and any required certifications or compliance requirements

based on the end client's background check policies and applicable laws.

About TalentFish

TalentFish is an employee-owned company pioneering a new realm in talent acquisition. We

are redefining IT staffing by evolving AI, video screening, and our unique platform.

TalentFish focuses on providing the best employee, consultant, and client experience

possible.

At TalentFish, we are an Equal Opportunity Employer; we embrace and encourage diversity!