Member/Senior Computing Infrastructure Engineer - Z Machine IT Infrastructure & Operations, Onsite

About Sandia:

Sandia National Laboratories is the nation's premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation, with teams of specialists focused on cutting-edge work in a broad array of areas. Some of the main reasons we love our jobs:

• Challenging work with amazing impact that contributes to security, peace, and freedom worldwide

• Extraordinary co-workers

• Some of the best tools, equipment, and research facilities in the world

• Career advancement and enrichment opportunities

• Flexible work arrangements for many positions include 9/80 (work 80 hours every two weeks, with every other Friday off) and 4/10 (work 4 ten-hour days each week) compressed workweeks, part-time work, and telecommuting (a mix of onsite work and working from home)

• Generous vacation, strong medical and other benefits, competitive 401k, learning opportunities, relocation assistance and amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance*

World-changing technologies. Life-changing careers. Learn more about Sandia at: http://www.sandia.gov

*These benefits vary by job classification.

What Your Job Will Be Like:

We are seeking a dedicated and technically skilled individual to join the Z Machine IT Infrastructure Operations team. This role is pivotal in supporting the daily IT operations of the Z Machine, the world's most powerful and efficient laboratory radiation source. This position offers the unique opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking research and technology in a high-stakes, collaborative environment.

As a member of the IT Infrastructure Operations team, you will play a crucial role in both the tactical, day-to-day operations and strategic, long-term improvements of our systems. You will work closely with diagnosticians, controls engineers, technologists and IT professionals to ensure the seamless execution of experiments, the reliability of our network and data acquisition systems, and the robustness of our IT infrastructure. This role requires a blend of technical expertise, problem solving skills, and a commitment to operational excellence.

On any given day, you may be called on to:

• Provision and support computing resources in support of Z machine operations.

• Deploy and maintain network and IT service infrastructure for the Z machine.

• Provide end user support and troubleshooting for Z computing resources.

• Develop methods to automate the provision, deployment and monitoring of networking and computing infrastructure using COTS platforms or custom scripting (e.g. Python, PowerShell).

• Aid in the multi-year implementation of the cybersecurity System Security Plan (SSP) for the Z machine and Z Beamlet (ZBL) facility networks.

• Develop and maintain documentation, including technical work documents, operator aids, configuration, documents, and visual diagrams.

• React quickly to troubleshoot and solve problems that are impacting the ability to operate the Z Machine.

• Interface with the customers, internal and external to Center 1600, to collect and define IT system requirements.

• Research solutions for Z applications that span multiple domains such as information assurance, hardware, software development, systems programming, data management, database development, systems security, networking, and telecommunications.

Due to the nature of the work, the selected applicant must be able to work onsite.

Salary Range:

$72,800 - $140,600

*Salary range is estimated, and actual salary will be determined after consideration of the selected candidate's experience and qualifications, and application of any approved geographic salary differential.

Qualifications We Require:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant IT field or STEM discipline, or combination of education and experience that demonstrates the knowledge, skills and ability to perform the duties of the job

• Experience administering new and legacy Windows operating systems

• Experience administering Windows Server and/or RedHat Enterprise Linux Server

• Experience with virtualization platforms such as Hyper-V or VMware ESXi

• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q Security Clearance

Qualifications We Desire:

• Experience provisioning IT resources (e.g. new computer builds) to customers

• Experience administering Active Directory, Group Policy, and DNS

• Experience scoping, configuring, or administering IT infrastructure (e.g. servers, storage arrays, backup systems, server racks)

• Experience with Cisco routers, switches, and networks

• Experience automating processes using PowerShell scripting or automation tools (e.g. configuration management tools, patch management, containerization, etc.)

• Familiarity with Sandia's IT and Cyber Security policies

• Current DOE L or Q security clearance

About Our Team:

The Z Data Management & Insights department, org. 1678, provides Information Technology and Operational Technology infrastructure, products, and services for the Z Machine enterprise in the Pulsed Power Sciences center, center 1600. Additionally, the department is tasked with developing and implementing data management strategies for Z facility data, including facilitating the implementation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) solutions using Z data. This work is accomplished through collaborations with operations, engineering, science, and program teams. Solutions address quality, efficiency, safety, and security that are well-aligned to achieving, and enabling, the scientific goals of the programs performing experiments at Z. The departments teams consist of an IT infrastructure operations team, an application solutions team, a Control, Monitor and Data Acquisition (CM/DAS) team, and a web content management team.

Posting Duration:

This posting will be open for application submissions for a minimum of seven (7) calendar days, including the 'posting date'. Sandia reserves the right to extend the posting date at any time.

Security Clearance:

Sandia is required by DOE to conduct a pre-employment drug test and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, law enforcement records, and employment/education verifications. Applicants for employment need to be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship. If you hold more than one citizenship (i.e., of the U.S. and another country), your ability to obtain a security clearance may be impacted.

Applicants offered employment with Sandia are subject to a federal background investigation to meet the requirements for access to classified information or matter if the duties of the position require a DOE security clearance. Substance abuse or illegal drug use, falsification of information, criminal activity, serious misconduct or other indicators of untrustworthiness can cause a clearance to be denied or terminated by DOE, resulting in the inability to perform the duties assigned and subsequent termination of employment.

EEO:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status and any other protected class under state or federal law.

NNSA Requirements for MedPEDs:

If you have a Medical Portable Electronic Device (MedPED), such as a pacemaker, defibrillator, drug-releasing pump, hearing aids, or diagnostic equipment and other equipment for measuring, monitoring, and recording body functions such as heartbeat and brain waves, if employed by Sandia National Laboratories you may be required to comply with NNSA security requirements for MedPEDs.

If you have a MedPED and you are selected for an on-site interview at Sandia National Laboratories, there may be additional steps necessary to ensure compliance with NNSA security requirements prior to the interview date.

Job ID: 695586

Job Family: IT

Regular/Temporary Position: R

Full/Part-Time Status: F