Applicants may use the NMC online job application form for employment to apply for all positions, or mail or deliver resumes to NMC's administrative offices at:

Attn:

Human Resources, 999 Central Ave., Los Alamos, NM 87544 . Paper and online applications will be given the same consideration. If you have questions or require additional information, contact HR at 505-412-4198. Read below for open Technical and Research Positions, Administrative Positions and Service Positions. The New Mexico Consortium is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Systems & Infrastructure Administrator Job Summary The New Mexico Consortium (NMC) is seeking a full-time Systems & Infrastructure Administrator to support its research computing and business operations. This is a broad technical role spanning Linux systems administration, storage, virtualization, networking, data-center infrastructure, automation, cybersecurity, and emerging AI technologies. NMC operates a small data-center facility and is responsible for shared infrastructure including networking, power, cooling, storage, and supporting services. The position will also help NMC expand its use of automation and artificial intelligence, including future AI computing infrastructure and helping staff and researchers effectively use AI tools.

Key Responsibilities Systems Administration:

Administer and support Linux servers, storage, virtualization, identity services, and research computing environments.

Networking & Security:

Maintain and troubleshoot network services and infrastructure while supporting monitoring, patching, vulnerability management, and cybersecurity practices.

Data Center & Research Computing:

Support NMC's data-center infrastructure, including compute, storage, networking, power, cooling, HPC, and emerging AI/GPU systems.

Automation:

Develop scripting, configuration management, and automation to improve infrastructure operations and streamline routine Tier 1 desktop, account, and software support.

Technical Support & Collaboration:

Provide escalation support when needed and work with researchers, staff, vendors, facilities personnel, and other technical teams.

AI & Emerging Technologies:

Help deploy and support AI computing resources and assist staff and researchers with integrating and effectively using AI tools. Minimum Job Requirements Experience administering Linux systems in production or research environments. Experience supporting storage, virtualization, networking, and core infrastructure services . Working knowledge of data-center infrastructure , including compute, storage, networking, power, cooling, HPC, or related systems. Experience with scripting, configuration management, and automation to improve IT operations and reduce routine administrative tasks. Working knowledge of systems security , including monitoring, patching, vulnerability management, access control, and logging. Ability to troubleshoot complex infrastructure issues and provide escalation support across systems, networks, and end-user environments. Interest or experience in AI technologies and computing infrastructure , with the ability to help staff and researchers adopt and effectively use AI tools. Strong communication, documentation, and collaboration skills with the ability to work with researchers, staff, vendors, and technical teams. Desired Qualifications Experience with several of the following is desirable; expertise in all areas is not expected:

Linux Systems:

Administration of Red Hat/Rocky/AlmaLinux, Ubuntu, or similar Linux environments.

Storage:

NFS, Ceph, ZFS, Lustre, or other enterprise and parallel file systems.

Virtualization:

VMware, Proxmox, KVM, or similar virtualization platforms.

Networking:

Juniper, Cisco, Arista, Palo Alto, or similar platforms, including routing, switching, VLANs, VPNs, and network troubleshooting.

Identity & Core Services:

FreeIPA, Active Directory, LDAP, Kerberos, DNS, DHCP, VPN, authentication, and access-control technologies.

Automation & Scripting:

Ansible, Puppet, Chef, Terraform, Python, shell scripting, Git, or similar automation and configuration-management tools.

Containers:

Docker, Podman, Kubernetes, or related container and orchestration technologies.

Monitoring & Security:

Nagios, Zabbix, Prometheus, Grafana, or similar monitoring platforms; system hardening, vulnerability management, patching, logging, and access control.

HPC & Research Computing:

HPC systems, resource schedulers, GPU computing, scientific computing environments, and high-speed networks such as InfiniBand.

Data Center Operations:

Servers, rack equipment, power and UPS systems, cooling, environmental monitoring, hardware installation, and troubleshooting.

AI & Emerging Technologies:

AI/ML infrastructure, GPU systems, cloud AI services, generative AI tools, or AI-enabled automation.

Technical Communication:

Technical documentation, training, tutorials, or user education. Relevant certifications such as RHCSA/RHCE, CCNA/CCNP, JNCIA/JNCIS, Security+, CISSP, or equivalent are beneficial but not required. Education and Experience Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field and a minimum of four (4) years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education, professional experience, and demonstrated technical capability. Work Location This position is based in Los Alamos, New Mexico , with a hybrid arrangement combining onsite and remote work based on operational needs. Regular onsite work is required to support physical computing and data-center infrastructure. Occasional work outside normal business hours may be required for maintenance, upgrades, or operational issues. Salary $95,000 - $175,000 annually, commensurate with experience and qualifications. NMC provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, a retirement plan, and much more. Please apply via the online application system (https://formstack.io/F4BC2) or by mail to: New Mexico Consortium, 4200 W. Jemez Road, #301, Los Alamos, NM 87544 Position is open until filled.

Application materials should include:

Curriculum vitae (CV) or resume Cover letter Contact information for three referees (including name, affiliation, phone number, and email address) and your relationship to them. The New Mexico Consortium is an independent nonprofit Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/Vet/Dis) and an E-Verify employer.