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Power Apps / Sharepoint Developer

(ID: 2026-1547)

Axle is a bioscience and information technology company that offers advancements in translational research, biomedical informatics, and data science applications to research centers and healthcare organizations nationally and abroad. With experts in biomedical science, software engineering, and program management, we focus on developing and applying research tools and techniques to empower decision-making and accelerate research discoveries. We work with some of the top research organizations and facilities in the country including multiple institutes at the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

 

Benefits We Offer:

  • 100% Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage for Employees
  • Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
  • 401K match up to 5%
  • Educational Benefits for Career Growth
  • Employee Referral Bonus
  • Flexible Spending Accounts:
    • Healthcare (FSA)
    • Parking Reimbursement Account (PRK)
    • Dependent Care Assistant Program (DCAP)
    • Transportation Reimbursement Account (TRN)

 

Position Overview

Axle is hiring a mid-level PowerApps / SharePoint Developer to support the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in improving collaboration, automating workflows, and streamlining business processes. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience building PowerApps solutions, configuring SharePoint Online sites, and integrating data from multiple sources to support research and administrative programs across NIH. This is an excellent role for someone looking to contribute directly to NIH’s mission while growing technical skills in the Microsoft Power Platform and federal IT environment.

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain PowerApps (Canvas and Model-Driven) applications that automate NIH business processes and enhance data accessibility. 

  • Design and configure SharePoint Online sites, lists, pages, and web parts to improve collaboration and document management. 

  • Create Power Automate workflows to streamline approvals, notifications, and data movement. 

  • Integrate Power Platform solutions with other Microsoft 365 tools (Teams, Outlook, Excel) and external data sources (SQL Server, SharePoint). 

  • Support troubleshooting, enhancements, and updates for existing PowerApps and SharePoint applications. 

  • Ensure app designs meet Section 508 accessibility and agency security guidelines (HHS IT standards). 

  • Work closely with business users and NIH staff to gather requirements, provide user support, and deliver clear documentation. 

  • Participate in testing, code reviews, and version control to maintain quality and consistency across solutions. 

 

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field. 

  • 3–5 years of professional experience developing with PowerApps and SharePoint Online. 

  • Proficiency in PowerApps formulas, Power Automate flows, and SharePoint configuration. 

  • Solid understanding of data modeling, connectors, and integration with Microsoft 365 services. 

  • Experience using basic scripting or APIs (PowerShell, REST, or Microsoft Graph). 

  • Strong attention to detail, problem-solving ability, and communication skills. 

  • Ability to work onsite in Bethesda, MD 2 days a week. 
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance. 

 

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience supporting HHS, NIH, or another federal health agency. 

  • Familiarity with Azure Active Directory, Dataverse, or SQL Server. 

  • Microsoft Certified: Power Platform App Maker Associate or similar certification. 

  • Basic understanding of HTML, CSS, or JavaScript for SharePoint UI customization. 

 

Why Join Us

At Axle, you’ll be part of a mission-driven team helping NIH harness technology to advance biomedical research and operational excellence. You’ll enjoy a collaborative, learning-focused environment with opportunities to expand your technical expertise in the Microsoft Power Platform ecosystem.

 

Disclaimer: The above description is meant to illustrate the general nature of work and level of effort being performed by individuals assigned to this position or job description. This is not restricted as a complete list of all skills, responsibilities, duties, and/or assignments required. Individuals may be required to perform duties outside of their position, job description or responsibilities as needed.

The diversity of Axle’s employees is a tremendous asset. We are firmly committed to providing equal opportunity in all aspects of employment and will not tolerate any illegal discrimination or harassment based on age, race, gender, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, covered veteran status, sexual orientation, status with respect to public assistance, and other characteristics protected under state, federal, or local law and to deter those who aid, abet, or induce discrimination or coerce others to discriminate.

Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process please contact: careers@axleinfo.com

This role has a market-competitive salary with an anticipated base compensation range listed below. Actual salaries will vary depending on a candidate’s experience, qualifications, skills, and location.

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Salary Range
$75,000—$85,000 USD

PowerBI / Qlik Developer

(ID: 2026-1546)

Axle is a bioscience and information technology company that offers advancements in translational research, biomedical informatics, and data science applications to research centers and healthcare organizations nationally and abroad. With experts in biomedical science, software engineering, and program management, we focus on developing and applying research tools and techniques to empower decision-making and accelerate research discoveries. We work with some of the top research organizations and facilities in the country including multiple institutes at the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

 

Benefits We Offer:

  • 100% Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage for Employees
  • Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
  • 401K match up to 5%
  • Educational Benefits for Career Growth
  • Employee Referral Bonus
  • Flexible Spending Accounts:
    • Healthcare (FSA)
    • Parking Reimbursement Account (PRK)
    • Dependent Care Assistant Program (DCAP)
    • Transportation Reimbursement Account (TRN)

 

Position Overview

Axle is seeking a talented Power BI / Qlik Developer to support data analytics and reporting initiatives at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The successful candidate will help transform NIH program and research data into actionable insights that enhance operational efficiency and program transparency. This role involves working closely with NIH data teams, business analysts, and program managers to create, optimize, and maintain robust Power BI dashboards and reports.

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and deploy interactive Power BI dashboards and visualizations aligned with NIH program objectives and business needs. 

  • Collaborate with NIH stakeholders to gather reporting requirements and translate them into technical solutions. 

  • Build and maintain efficient data models using DAX and Power Query (M) to ensure scalability and performance. 

  • Develop and optimize interactive dashboards and advanced data analytics solutions using Qlik Sense, QlikView, and Tableau, ensuring clarity, speed, and usability. 

  • Design data models and ETL pipelines, optimizing performance for large-scale data environments. 

  • Apply best practices in data visualization, ensuring dashboards effectively communicate insights to technical and non-technical stakeholders. 

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business needs and develop data-driven solutions that enhance decision-making. 

  • Implement governance, security, and performance tuning strategies to maximize the efficiency of BI platforms. 

  • Support ad-hoc analytics requests and troubleshoot data-related issues. 

  • Integrate data from multiple NIH systems and databases, ensuring compliance with data governance and security protocols. 

  • Monitor and optimize data refreshes, performance, and report accessibility using Power BI / Qlik service(s). 

  • Document data models, business logic, and report structures to support knowledge sharing and audit readiness. 

  • Ensure compliance with Section 508 accessibility standards, FISMA security requirements, and HHS data policies. 

  • Provide technical support, troubleshooting, and user training for NIH staff as needed. 

 

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Analytics, or a related field. 

  • 3+ years of experience developing dashboards and BI solutions using Microsoft Power BI. 

  • Hands-on experience with Qlik (Sense/QlikView) and Tableau development in complex data environments. 

  • Strong proficiency in SQL and experience working with databases such as PostgreSQL, SQL Server, or Oracle. 

  • Expertise in data modeling, ETL processes, scripting, and performance optimization. 

  • Familiarity with cloud-based BI solutions (AWS, Azure) is a plus. 

  • Strong proficiency in DAX, Power Query (M), and relational database concepts. 

  • Demonstrated experience with SQL, data modeling, and ETL pipeline design. 

  • Experience working with or supporting federal health agencies, preferably within HHS or NIH. 

  • Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical stakeholders clearly and effectively. 

  • Ability to be on-site two days a week in Bethesda, MD.

  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust. 

 

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with Azure Data Services, including Data Factory, Synapse, or Azure SQL Database. 

  • Familiarity with bioinformatics or biomedical research data environments. 

  • Microsoft Certified: Data Analyst Associate or related certification. 

  • Working knowledge of Python or R for data analysis and automation. 

 

Why Join Us

At Axle, we’re proud to support NIH’s mission to advance biomedical research and improve public health outcomes. You’ll join a team of dedicated professionals using data to make a measurable difference in research administration and scientific discovery.

 

 

Disclaimer: The above description is meant to illustrate the general nature of work and level of effort being performed by individuals assigned to this position or job description. This is not restricted as a complete list of all skills, responsibilities, duties, and/or assignments required. Individuals may be required to perform duties outside of their position, job description or responsibilities as needed.

The diversity of Axle’s employees is a tremendous asset. We are firmly committed to providing equal opportunity in all aspects of employment and will not tolerate any illegal discrimination or harassment based on age, race, gender, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, covered veteran status, sexual orientation, status with respect to public assistance, and other characteristics protected under state, federal, or local law and to deter those who aid, abet, or induce discrimination or coerce others to discriminate.

Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process please contact: careers@axleinfo.com

This role has a market-competitive salary with an anticipated base compensation range listed below. Actual salaries will vary depending on a candidate’s experience, qualifications, skills, and location.

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Salary Range
$80,000—$90,000 USD

PHP / Drupal Developer

(ID: 2026-1549)

Axle is a bioscience and information technology company that offers advancements in translational research, biomedical informatics, and data science applications to research centers and healthcare organizations nationally and abroad. With experts in biomedical science, software engineering, and program management, we focus on developing and applying research tools and techniques to empower decision-making and accelerate research discoveries. We work with some of the top research organizations and facilities in the country including multiple institutes at the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

 

Benefits We Offer:

  • 100% Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage for Employees
  • Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
  • 401K match up to 5%
  • Educational Benefits for Career Growth
  • Employee Referral Bonus
  • Flexible Spending Accounts:
    • Healthcare (FSA)
    • Parking Reimbursement Account (PRK)
    • Dependent Care Assistant Program (DCAP)
    • Transportation Reimbursement Account (TRN)

 

Position Overview

Axle is seeking a Mid-Level PHP Developer to support a mission-critical federal government program. The ideal candidate will possess strong PHP development skills, familiarity with federal IT standards, and a collaborative mindset to deliver robust and secure web applications that align with government requirements. We are especially looking for candidates who have worked in federal government space and currently hold an active clearance with the federal government. Candidates will work closely with solution architects, business and technology specialists to design and develop solutions and provide expertise and implementation support to project teams. Candidates will also create / update solution architecture documents and assist testing and DevOps teams with debugging and deployment support. 

 

Key responsibilities: 

  • Develop, maintain, and enhance web applications using PHP (Laravel, Symfony, or similar frameworks).
  • Work closely with UI/UX designers, project managers, and other developers to meet technical and functional requirements.
  • Write clean, scalable, and well-documented code.
  • Integrate third-party APIs and ensure secure data handling.
  • Participate in code reviews, testing, debugging, and performance tuning.
  • Ensure compliance with federal security standards and accessibility requirements (e.g., FISMA, FedRAMP, Section 508).
  • Collaborate in Agile/Scrum development processes, including daily standups and sprint planning.
  • Assist with the deployment and maintenance of applications in development, staging, and production environments.

 

Required qualifications to be successful in this role: 

  • 3–5 years of hands-on PHP development experience.
  • Experience with PHP frameworks such as Laravel, Symfony, or CodeIgniter.
  • Strong knowledge of front-end technologies (HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, jQuery).
  • Experience with relational databases such as MySQL or PostgreSQL.
  • Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git).
  • Understanding of secure coding practices and data privacy.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.
  • Ability to be on-site two days a week in Bethesda, MD.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience working on federal or government contracts.
  • Familiarity with DevOps tools and CI/CD pipelines.
  • Knowledge of containerization (Docker) and cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
  • Experience with RESTful APIs and microservices architecture.
  • Working knowledge of accessibility standards (Section 508) and compliance testing tools.
  • Experience with Drupal, WordPress, or other CMS platforms used in federal agencies.

 

Why Join Us

At Axle, we’re proud to support NIH’s mission to advance biomedical research and improve public health outcomes. You’ll join a team of dedicated professionals using data to make a measurable difference in research administration and scientific discovery.

 

Disclaimer: The above description is meant to illustrate the general nature of work and level of effort being performed by individuals assigned to this position or job description. This is not restricted as a complete list of all skills, responsibilities, duties, and/or assignments required. Individuals may be required to perform duties outside of their position, job description or responsibilities as needed.

The diversity of Axle’s employees is a tremendous asset. We are firmly committed to providing equal opportunity in all aspects of employment and will not tolerate any illegal discrimination or harassment based on age, race, gender, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, covered veteran status, sexual orientation, status with respect to public assistance, and other characteristics protected under state, federal, or local law and to deter those who aid, abet, or induce discrimination or coerce others to discriminate.

Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process please contact: careers@axleinfo.com

This role has a market-competitive salary with an anticipated base compensation range listed below. Actual salaries will vary depending on a candidate’s experience, qualifications, skills, and location.

#IND

Salary Range
$100,000—$110,000 USD

DBA / ETL Developer

(ID: 2026-1548)

Axle is a bioscience and information technology company that offers advancements in translational research, biomedical informatics, and data science applications to research centers and healthcare organizations nationally and abroad. With experts in biomedical science, software engineering, and program management, we focus on developing and applying research tools and techniques to empower decision-making and accelerate research discoveries. We work with some of the top research organizations and facilities in the country including multiple institutes at the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

 

Benefits We Offer:

  • 100% Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage for Employees
  • Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
  • 401K match up to 5%
  • Educational Benefits for Career Growth
  • Employee Referral Bonus
  • Flexible Spending Accounts:
    • Healthcare (FSA)
    • Parking Reimbursement Account (PRK)
    • Dependent Care Assistant Program (DCAP)
    • Transportation Reimbursement Account (TRN)

 

Position Overview

Axle is seeking a DBA / ETL Developer to support the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in managing, integrating, and optimizing data that underpins research, grants management, and administrative operations. The role combines database administration with hands-on ETL development to ensure NIH data is accurate, secure, and available for reporting and analytics in a complex federal health environment.

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Administer, monitor, and tune relational databases (e.g., SQL Server, Oracle, or PostgreSQL) supporting NIH applications and analytics workloads.

  • Design, develop, and maintain ETL jobs and data pipelines to extract, transform, and load data from multiple NIH source systems into data warehouses, marts, or operational data stores.

  • Implement and maintain database objects (tables, views, indexes, stored procedures, functions) and ensure adherence to schema and data standards.

  • Perform performance tuning, capacity planning, backup and recovery, and ongoing health checks for development, test, and production environments.

  • Collaborate with data analysts, application developers, and NIH stakeholders to understand data requirements and translate them into robust database and ETL solutions.

  • Implement and enforce data quality checks, validation rules, and audit controls within ETL processes.

  • Support data migration and modernization efforts, including movement from legacy systems to modern databases or cloud platforms as directed by NIH.

  • Ensure compliance with NIH, HHS, and federal security and privacy policies, including appropriate user access controls and data handling practices.

 

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Engineering, or a related field.

  • 5+ years of professional experience as a Database Administrator and/or ETL Developer supporting enterprise systems.

  • Hands-on experience with at least one major RDBMS (SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL) including installation, configuration, performance tuning, and backup/recovery.

  • Strong SQL skills and experience creating stored procedures, views, functions, and indexes.

  • Experience designing and maintaining ETL processes using tools or frameworks such as SSIS, Informatica, Azure Data Factory, or similar.

  • Understanding of data warehousing concepts (star schema, slowly changing dimensions, staging layers) and relational data modeling.

  • Ability to troubleshoot database and ETL issues in multi-environment (dev/test/prod) settings and work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

  • Ability to be on-site two days a week in Bethesda, MD.

  • U.S. Citizenship and eligibility for a Public Trust or equivalent federal background investigation.

 

Preferred Qualifications

  • Prior experience supporting NIH, HHS, or other federal health agencies.

  • Familiarity with cloud data platforms (Azure SQL, Azure Synapse, AWS RDS, or similar) and secure data integration patterns in government environments.

  • Experience with scripting languages (PowerShell, Python, or Bash) for automation and operational support.

  • Knowledge of data governance, metadata management, and master data management concepts.

  • Experience working in environments subject to federal security and compliance frameworks (FISMA, FedRAMP).

 

Why Join Us

At Axle, you will help NIH leverage high-quality data to advance biomedical research and public health by ensuring critical systems and datasets are stable, available. secure, and well-integrated. You will work with mission-driven teams in a collaborative environment with opportunities to grow your technical expertise in both database administration and data engineering in the federal health space.

 

Disclaimer: The above description is meant to illustrate the general nature of work and level of effort being performed by individuals assigned to this position or job description. This is not restricted as a complete list of all skills, responsibilities, duties, and/or assignments required. Individuals may be required to perform duties outside of their position, job description or responsibilities as needed.

The diversity of Axle’s employees is a tremendous asset. We are firmly committed to providing equal opportunity in all aspects of employment and will not tolerate any illegal discrimination or harassment based on age, race, gender, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, covered veteran status, sexual orientation, status with respect to public assistance, and other characteristics protected under state, federal, or local law and to deter those who aid, abet, or induce discrimination or coerce others to discriminate.

Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process please contact: careers@axleinfo.com

This role has a market-competitive salary with an anticipated base compensation range listed below. Actual salaries will vary depending on a candidate’s experience, qualifications, skills, and location.

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Salary Range
$90,000—$100,000 USD

DevSecOps Engineer

(ID: 2025-1349)

Axle Informatics is a bioscience and information technology company that offers advancements in translational research, biomedical informatics, and data science applications to research centers and healthcare organizations around the globe. With experts in biomedical science, software engineering, and program management, we focus on developing and applying research tools and techniques to empower decision-making and accelerate research discoveries. We work with premier research organizations and facilities including multiple institutes at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and other public and private organizations. 

Benefits We Offer:

  • 100% Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage for Employees
  • Educational Benefits for Career Growth
  • Paid Time Off (Including Holidays)
  • Employee Referral Bonus
  • 401K Matching
  • Flexible Spending Accounts:
    • Healthcare (FSA)
    • Parking Reimbursement Account (PRK)
    • Dependent Care Assistant Program (DCAP)
    • Transportation Reimbursement Account (TRN)

Overview

The DevSecOps Engineer supports the secure, scalable, and reliable operation of our cloud-native infrastructure. This role bridges development, security, and operations to manage production Kubernetes environments, strengthen infrastructure security, and drive automation across the technology stack. The ideal candidate brings a security-first mindset, strong operational expertise, and the ability to design and refine efficient, resilient systems through infrastructure-as-code, monitoring improvements, and modern DevSecOps best practices.

 

Duties/Responsibilities

  • Manages production Kubernetes clusters and Helm deployments to ensure stability, scalability, and performance.

  • Maintains and optimizes Docker-based containerized environments, including multi-container orchestration.

  • Identifies, assesses, and remediates security vulnerabilities across cloud and containerized systems.

  • Implements monitoring, logging, and alerting systems to support observability and operational excellence.

  • Automates infrastructure provisioning and configuration using scripting and infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform.

  • Designs and maintains CI/CD pipelines supporting secure, automated deployments.

  • Troubleshoots network, DNS, API, and distributed system issues.

  • Supports AWS cloud infrastructure including EKS, EC2, IAM, and VPC networking.

  • Documents infrastructure, standards, and processes to ensure consistency and compliance.

  • Collaborates with development teams to ensure secure, reliable deployment practices.

  • Performs other duties as assigned.

 

Required Skills/Abilities

  • Strong understanding of Kubernetes operations and Helm-based deployments.

  • Proficiency with Docker and Docker Compose.

  • Advanced Linux administration skills across distributions.

  • Experience with monitoring and observability tools (Grafana, Prometheus, CloudWatch, etc.).

  • Strong scripting abilities in Bash, Python, or similar for automation and tooling.

  • Knowledge of security best practices, system hardening, and vulnerability remediation.

  • Proficiency with AWS services including EKS, EC2, IAM, and networking components.

  • Experience with Terraform or similar infrastructure-as-code tools.

  • Familiarity with CI/CD pipeline design and maintenance.

  • Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work cross-functionally.

  • Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.

 

Education and Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field preferred.

  • At least 2+ years of DevOps/DevSecOps experience managing production Kubernetes environments.

  • Eligibility Requirement: Employment is limited to U.S. Persons (citizens, nationals, permanent residents, asylees, or refugees).

 

If you are looking to join a team that values innovation, security, and continuous improvement, this role offers the opportunity to help build and maintain a resilient, scalable infrastructure platform.

The diversity of Axle’s employees is a tremendous asset. We are firmly committed to providing equal opportunity in all aspects of employment and will not tolerate any illegal discrimination or harassment-based age, race, gender, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, covered veteran status, sexual orientation, status with respect to public assistance, and other characteristics protected under state, federal, or local law and to deter those who aid, abet, or induce discrimination or coerce others to discriminate.

Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process, please contact careers@axleinfo.com

Disclaimer: The above is meant to illustrate the general nature of work and level of effort being performed by individual’s assigned to this position or job. This is not restricted as a complete list of all skills, responsibilities, duties, and/or assignments required. Individuals may be required to perform duties outside of their position, job or responsibilities as needed.

This role has a market-competitive salary with an anticipated base compensation range listed below. Actual salaries will vary depending on a candidate’s experience, qualifications, skills, and location.

Salary Range
$115,000—$130,000 USD

High-Performance Computing (HPC) Systems Engineer

(ID: 2025-0683)

Axle is a bioscience and information technology company that offers advancements in translational research, biomedical informatics, and data science applications to research centers and healthcare organizations nationally and abroad. With experts in biomedical science, software engineering, and program management, we focus on developing and applying research tools and techniques to empower decision-making and accelerate research discoveries. We work with some of the top research organizations and facilities in the country including multiple institutes at the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

 

Axle is seeking a High-Performance Computing (HPC) Systems Engineer to join our vibrant team at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) supporting the The National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS) located in Rockville, MD.

 

Benefits We Offer:

  • 100% Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage for Employees
  • Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
  • 401K match up to 5%
  • Educational Benefits for Career Growth
  • Employee Referral Bonus
  • Flexible Spending Accounts:
    • Healthcare (FSA)
    • Parking Reimbursement Account (PRK)
    • Dependent Care Assistant Program (DCAP)
    • Transportation Reimbursement Account (TRN)

 

Overview: 

The High-Performance Computing (HPC) Systems Engineer will support the Scientific Computing and Informatics (SCI) team at The National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS). This role will focus on the design, optimization, security, and maintenance of HPC and cloud-based infrastructures that enable cutting-edge biomedical research through scalable, secure, and high-performing computing environments. 

 

 

Responsibilities: 

  • Design, configure, and maintain scalable HPC clusters for optimal performance. 

  • Support documentation and ATO (Authority to Operate) processes. 

  • Ensure infrastructure design compliance with federal security standards and best practices. 

  • Implement monitoring tools such as XDMoD for transparency and user reporting. 

  • Integrate platforms such as JupyterHub and job schedulers (e.g., Slurm) for improved interactivity. 

  • Develop and manage AWS-based infrastructure using Terraform, Packer, and Ansible. 

  • Automate deployment workflows to streamline provisioning, updates, and scaling. 

  • Manage systems involved in AWS Secure Cloud Bridging (SCB) and STRIDES initiatives. 

  • Implement CIS benchmark-aligned system hardening using OpenSCAP. 

  • Administer optimized compute images (CPU/GPU) for scientific workflows. 

  • Leverage tools such as OpenHPC, Warewulf, and Ansible for environment management. 

  • Lead and coordinate quarterly patch cycles. 

  • Partner with researchers and external stakeholders on critical projects. 

  • Facilitate solution transitions to other NIH centers and collaborators. 

  • Contribute to publications and team objectives through deep technical engagement. 

 

 

Qualifications: 

  • Federal ATO processes experience required 

  • HPC architecture and performance optimization is required 

  • Scientific software development and deployment 

  • High-speed network and parallel file system architecture 

  • Troubleshooting, diagnostics, and technical support 

  • Strong communication and multitasking skills 

  • Programming & Scripting:  

  • Languages – Pascal, BASIC, Delphi, Visual Basic, C, C++ 

  • Scripting – Bash, Perl, Python, Ruby, PEAR, Tcl 

  • Systems & Network Administration:  

  • Linux – RHEL/CentOS, SUSE, Debian, Ubuntu 

  • Windows – 95–10; NT–Server 2016 

  • Networking – Active Directory, TCP/IP v4/v6, DHCP, DNS, WINS 

  • Legacy – NOVELL 3.1–5, VPN, Citrix, Terminal Services 

  • Monitoring & Management Tools:  

  • Nagios, Ganglia, HP BAC, Precise i3 

  • SGI SMC, HP PCM, Bright Cluster Manager (incl. Data Analytics) 

  • Infrastructure & Automation:  

  • Puppet, Cobbler, Ansible, Chef 

  • Red Hat Satellite, Kickstart, RPM optimization 

  • File Systems & Archiving:  

  • Panasas (DirectFlow/panfs), DDN (GPFS), SGI DMF, StorHouse/RFS (Filetek) 

  • HPC Tools & Job Scheduling:  

  • MOAB/MAUI, Torque, PBS Pro, Windows HPC Scheduler 

  • Visualization & Remote Access:  

  • Nice DCV, EnginFrame, VNC, OpenText Exceed OnDemand, Web Remote Desktop 

  • Containerization & GPU:  

  • Docker, Kubernetes, Kubeflow, NVIDIA DGX-1 GPU systems 

  • Databases:  

  • SQL Server (2000–2008), MySQL, Zope 

  • High-Speed Networking:  

  • Infiniband, Mellanox, OFED, Voltaire, Force10 

  • Proven experience in: 

  • HPC architecture and performance tuning 

  • Cybersecurity in HPC/cloud environments 

  • Infrastructure as Code (AWS, Terraform, Ansible, Packer) 

  • Supporting scientific workflows in research environments 

 

 

 

Disclaimer: The above description is meant to illustrate the general nature of work and level of effort being performed by individuals assigned to this position or job description. This is not restricted as a complete list of all skills, responsibilities, duties, and/or assignments required. Individuals may be required to perform duties outside of their position, job description or responsibilities as needed.

The diversity of Axle’s employees is a tremendous asset. We are firmly committed to providing equal opportunity in all aspects of employment and will not tolerate any illegal discrimination or harassment based on age, race, gender, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, covered veteran status, sexual orientation, status with respect to public assistance, and other characteristics protected under state, federal, or local law and to deter those who aid, abet, or induce discrimination or coerce others to discriminate.

Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process please contact: careers@axleinfo.com

This role has a market-competitive salary with an anticipated base compensation range listed below. Actual salaries will vary depending on a candidate’s experience, qualifications, skills, and location.

#INDPSD

Salary Range
$150,000—$160,000 USD