{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"4e4619710f0218350ae82b4e","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/4e4619710f0218350ae82b4e","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/4e4619710f0218350ae82b4e","title":"High Performance Computing System Administrator","description":"Career Area:\nTechnology, Digital and Data\nJob Description:\nYour Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.\nWhen you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.\nJob Summary:\nCaterpillar Virtual Product Development (VPD) Systems & Platforms team lives at the intersection of engineering and information technology. One of the team’s major responsibilities is enterprise ownership of High-Performance Computing (HPC) capability for engineering modeling and simulation. The HPC operations team has an opening for an engineer who will be responsible for HPC System administration of On-Premise and Cloud-based Linux computing technical infrastructure. This role is part of a global distributed team that shares responsibility for achieving excellence in its operational metrics for performance, availability, and user support.\nWhat You Will Do:\nConfiguration, deployment, and maintenance of the Linux Cluster Hardware and HPC Software applications suite, associated Storage, and network infrastructure. Administration of the teams Hosting and management systems that enables the HPC.\nProvide technical support and troubleshooting for end users’ issues related to HPC hardware and Solver software applications, evaluate, and perform job performance and application testing.\nWork on HPC Operational and Strategic Projects efforts, participate in User Group Forums\nEnsure compliance to enterprise IT security and technology controls\nEvaluation and implementation of new tools and methods for improved operations and service delivery\nWhat You Will Have:\nProblem Solving: Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations.\nApplication Design, Architecture: Knowledge of basic activities and deliverables of application design; ability to utilize application design methodologies, tools and techniques to convert business requirements and logical models into a technical application design.\nSystem and Technology Integration: Knowledge of the features and facilities of systems; ability to integrate and communicate among applications, databases and technology platforms.\nSystem Testing: Knowledge of system and software testing; ability to design, plan and execute system testing strategies and tactics to ensure the quality of software at all stages of the system life cycle.\n\nTop Candidates will also have\nTypically 2+ years’ experience in administration of heterogeneous IT compute and storage infrastructure\nExtensive knowledge of Linux operating systems\nStrong Scripting capability in one or more languages – Python, powershell, shell/bash,etc, Azure/Gitlab Dev-ops CICD pipelines\nKnowledge of TCP/IP fundamentals\nDemonstrated experience and relevant certifications with cloud-based computing resource deployment (Azure, AWS).\nWorking knowledge of distributed/parallel file systems and storage appliances (Isilon, Netapp, Qumulo, etc)\nExperience with HPC deployment and middleware technologies (Bright Cluster manager, Altair PBS Pro, SLURM, Torque MOAB)\nAdditional Details:\nThis position requires the candidate to work full-time at the Mossville, IL office.\nDomestic relocation assistance is available for this position.\nVisa sponsorship is NOT available with this position.\n#LI\nSummary Pay Range:\n$89,210.00 - $133,810.00\nCompensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.\nBenefits:\nSubject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.\nMedical, dental, and vision benefits*\nPaid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*\n401(k) savings plans*\nHealth Savings Account (HSA)*\nFlexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*\nHealth Lifestyle Programs*\nEmployee Assistance Program*\nVoluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*\nCareer Development*\nIncentive bonus*\nDisability benefits\nLife Insurance\nParental leave\nAdoption benefits\nTuition Reimbursement\nThese benefits also apply to part-time employees\nThis position requires working onsite five days a week.\nRelocation is available for this position.\nVisa Sponsorship is not available for this position. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as, H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers.\nPosting Dates:\nJanuary 21, 2026 - February 2, 2026\nAny offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.\nCaterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.\nNot ready to apply? 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Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.\nBenefits:\nSubject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.\nMedical, dental, and vision benefits*\nPaid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*\n401(k) savings plans*\nHealth Savings Account (HSA)*\nFlexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*\nHealth Lifestyle Programs*\nEmployee Assistance Program*\nVoluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*\nCareer Development*\nIncentive bonus*\nDisability benefits\nLife Insurance\nParental leave\nAdoption benefits\nTuition Reimbursement\nThese benefits also apply to part-time employees\nThis position requires working onsite five days a week.\nRelocation is available for this position.\nVisa Sponsorship is not available for this position. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as, H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. 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