Systems Administrator 2

Apex Systems

📍 Redmond, Washington, United States

Contract Computer Occupations Posted June 10, 2026

Job Description

Job#: 3024429

Job Description:

Systems Administrator 2 – High‑Performance Computing (HPC)

Location: Redmond, WA (Hybrid – Onsite 3x/week)

Contract Role

Overview

We are seeking a Systems Administrator 2 with strong Linux and automation experience to support the design, deployment, and ongoing operations of high‑performance compute (HPC) clusters used by Microsoft’s Quantum Computing research teams. This role ensures our researchers have a secure, compliant, highly available, and high‑performance environment for running advanced simulations and workloads.

You will work hands‑on with compute, storage, and networking infrastructure; develop automation for cluster lifecycle management; and collaborate closely with engineering, security, and research partners. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in distributed Linux environments, enjoys solving complex systems problems, and wants to contribute directly to ...