Senior Datacenter Systems Architect at Sustainable Talent

Hillsboro, Oregon, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Technology, Datacenter, HPCIndustries

Requirements

8–15+ years in UNIX/Linux systems engineering, system administration, or HPC/compute infrastructure roles
Expert-level knowledge of Linux internals (kernel, storage subsystems, networking stack, groups, system, NUMA, etc.)
Proven experience architecting and running large-scale compute clusters or farms (HPC, HCI, GPU clusters, or bare-metal automation environments)
Deep understanding of compute, network, and storage architectures end-to-end
Demonstrated skill in root-cause analysis at multiple layers, including NFSv3/v4 deep troubleshooting, packet-level analysis, kernel performance tuning, distributed storage (NetApp, Ceph, Lustre, BeeGFS, etc.)
Strong networking fundamentals: TCP/IP, VLANs, BGP, LACP, RoCE/RDMA, NIC offloading
Strong automation skills: Python, Bash, Ansible, Terraform, or IaC tools
Experience with PXE provisioning, Kickstart, bare-metal deployments, and OS image pipelines
Certifications strongly preferred: UNIX/Linux certs (RHCE, RHCSA, Linux Foundation), Networking certs (CCNP, CCIE, JNCIP, etc.), Storage certs (NetApp NCIE/NCDA or similar)

Responsibilities

Architect, scale, and optimize complex UNIX/Linux-based compute clusters, GPU farms, and high-density datacenter systems
Own the design and strategy for on-prem HPC/GPU compute environments including OS architecture, distributed storage, network tuning, and interconnects
Perform deep-dive troubleshooting across all layers — kernel, network stack, RPC/NFS, storage protocols, firmware, drivers, bootloaders, and orchestration systems
Lead automation efforts using Python, Bash, Ansible, and IaC to eliminate manual processes and improve system reliability
Drive configuration standards for compute, network, and storage layers across bare-metal systems
Collaborate with architects, system software teams, networking teams, and hardware engineering to ensure platform scalability
Own operational excellence: uptime, performance tuning, incident response processes, and long-term platform strategy
Mentor and technically lead junior engineers and datacenter technicians

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

UNIXLinuxHPCGPUkernelNUMAdistributed storagenetwork tuningAnsiblePythonBashIaCbare-metalNFSRPC

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the location for this role?

The position is based in Hillsboro, OR, supporting global engineering teams with on-premise private cloud and GPU compute infrastructure.

What is the salary or compensation for this position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What skills and experience are required for this Senior Datacenter Systems Architect role?

Candidates need 8–15+ years in UNIX/Linux systems engineering, expert-level Linux internals knowledge, proven experience with large-scale compute clusters, deep understanding of compute/network/storage architectures, strong networking fundamentals, and automation skills in Python, Bash, Ansible, or IaC tools.

What does the team structure look like for this position?

You will collaborate with architects, system software teams, networking teams, and hardware engineering, while mentoring and technically leading junior engineers and datacenter technicians.

What makes a candidate stand out for this role?

Standout candidates have experience designing GPU clusters or accelerator-dense environments, deep experience with distributed filesystems, block storage tuning, or NFS debugging, and a strong background in systems and platform engineering; certifications like RHCE, RHCSA, CCNP, or NetApp NCIE are strongly preferred.

Sustainable Talent

AI-powered talent recruitment solutions

About Sustainable Talent

Sustainable Talent is dedicated to modernizing the recruitment field, leveraging AI technology for efficient real-time recruiting, staff augmentation, and providing both full-time and contract roles. This company stands out as a bridge for talent in startups and established industry leaders, ensuring top companies are matched with the best individuals. Their commitment to cutting-edge technology and a focus on sustainable talent retention makes it an ideal workplace for those interested in the forefront of HR tech and innovative staffing solutions.

Wayne, NJ 07470, USAHeadquarters

2009Year Founded

VENTURE_UNKNOWNCompany Stage

Consulting, Enterprise Software, EducationIndustries

11-50Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Hybrid Work Options

Risks

Increased competition from AI-driven recruitment platforms.

Remote work trend reduces demand for traditional staffing services.

Economic uncertainty may lead to hiring freezes.

Differentiation

Specializes in remote workforce management consulting services.

Expertise in diverse talent acquisition and inclusive workplace strategies.

Emphasizes commitment to sustainable business practices.

Upsides

Rising demand for remote work optimization services.

Growing emphasis on diversity and inclusion initiatives.

Expansion of the gig economy offers new staffing opportunities.

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