HPC Infrastructure Engineer - Travel role

We are seeking an Infrastructure / High-Performance Computing (HPC) Support Engineer to join our growing team. This is a hands-on deployment and support role focused on installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting HPC infrastructure within enterprise and government data center environments.

About the role

This position requires 100% travel Monday through Friday to customer sites across the United States, with employees typically returning home on weekends.

Responsibilities

• Deploy, install, and support HPC infrastructure at customer data centers nationwide
• Install, position, level, and secure racks, cabinets, and associated hardware
• Rack, stack, cable, and configure servers, storage, networking equipment, and HPC infrastructure
• Perform top-of-rack and structured cabling according to deployment documentation and engineering standards
• Perform hardware installation, break/fix, diagnostics, and component replacement across compute, storage, and networking platforms
• Support Linux-based HPC environments, including system administration, operating system installation, patching, and upgrades
• Assist with Linux systems integrated with Windows Server Active Directory environments
• Troubleshoot hardware, operating systems, and infrastructure-related issues to restore service quickly
• Validate system health and perform post-installation testing to ensure successful deployments
• Support application installations, upgrades, and customer-specific requirements within secure environments
• Maintain backup and recovery procedures while ensuring system availability and integrity
• Document deployment activities, configurations, and technical findings
• Safely operate lifts and material handling equipment while moving racks, servers, and infrastructure components
• Lift up to 50 lbs independently and up to 90 lbs with assistance
• Work on ladders and follow all customer and company safety requirements

Requirements

• 2-5 years of experience supporting enterprise data center infrastructure
• Previous hands-on experience with rack and stack deployments, server installation, hardware break/fix, and structured cabling
• Experience installing, placing, setting, and leveling server racks and cabinets
• Experience connecting rack power to facility power or power whips is highly preferred
• Experience supporting Linux operating systems such as RHEL, Rocky Linux, CentOS, or Ubuntu
• Experience troubleshooting enterprise server hardware, storage, and networking components
• Understanding of TCP/IP networking fundamentals and data center connectivity
• Ability to read and follow deployment documentation, rack elevations, and cabling diagrams
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently at customer sites
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced deployment environments
• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance (existing clearance preferred)
• Willingness to travel 100% Monday-Friday throughout the United States

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting High-Performance Computing (HPC), AI, GPU, or clustered compute environments
• Experience with NVIDIA, Dell PowerEdge, Supermicro, HPE, Lenovo, or similar enterprise server platforms
• Experience with InfiniBand or high-speed Ethernet networking
• Familiarity with HPC cluster deployments and large-scale compute environments
• Experience working in government, defense, or classified environments
• Active Secret or Top Secret security clearance

Pay

$90,000-$100,000 (depending on experience)

Benefits

• Comprehensive PPO medical coverage with access to a Health Savings Account (HSA) option
• Vision plan
• Dental insurance (base plan premiums covered by employer)
• Life Insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability, and Critical Illness insurance (premiums covered)
• Matching 401(k) plan
• Discount on pet insurance through ASPCA Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program at no cost
• Generous PTO and holidays
• Education Assistance Program (available after 12 months of employment)