What Your Job Will Be LikeThe Communications and Network Systems organization is seeking a motivated and detail oriented COMSEC & Networking Technician (job title: LAN/WAN Support Technologist) to support a variety of national security-focused programs. This role will contribute to the implementation and sustainment of COMSEC policies to safeguard sensitive communications.
On any given day, you may be called on to:
- Administer, implement, and perform day-to-day management of the COMSEC program to ensure reliable and secure connectivity for Sandia's mission-critical programs
- Maintain accurate records of accountable material and oversee the implementation of Federal program requirements
- Install, configure, and troubleshoot encrypting devices in partnership with networking subject matter experts to ensure secure, reliable communication systems.
- Coordinate with designated Federal officials and internal stakeholders to ensure compliance across security programs.
- Manage physical and electronic keying material, communications security accounts, and audit records, and databases
- Create and update COMSEC databases and ensure compliance with Federal directives
- Monitor network health, troubleshoot bottlenecks or off-normal behavior, and intervene to restore optimal operation
- Support security audits and contribute to corrective actions and documentation.
Due to the nature of the work, the selected applicant must be able to work onsite.
Salary Range$88,900 - $171,900
*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- High school diploma plus three or more years of directly related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience working with COMSEC security programs.
- Active DOE Q-level security clearance or equivalent DOD Top Secret level security clearance.
Qualifications We Desire- Hands on experience managing and troubleshooting encrypting devices.
- Active certification within the DOE COMSEC program.
- Customer focused approach to problem solving and stakeholder engagement.
- Knowledge of networking concepts and the ability to assess potential networking issues.
- Ability to make sound decisions in complex situations where information may be incomplete.
- Familiarity with government regulations, agency directives, and classified matter protection and control.
- Proficiency with OSI model layers, TCP/IP, LAN/WAN protocols, encryption technologies, and secure hardware configurations.
- Experience with operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting local area networks and wide area networks in support of secure communications.
- Active SCI-level clearance.
About Our TeamThe Communication and Network Systems Department provides vital services for Sandia's California Laboratory. These services include telecommunication infrastructure, computer networks, and cyber/SCI security resources. The telecommunications services ranges from providing advanced mobile devices to the most protected communication systems available to satisfy our customer's needs. The multi-layer networking infrastructure utilizes the latest technology specializing in high speed communications and advanced infrastructure management. Our Cyber/SCI Security programs provide the assurance that all aspects of our California Laboratory are appropriately managed. Our organization's responsibility includes design, implementation, maintenance, and customer service of each element of our business. Emphasis is placed on cost effectiveness, reliable services, innovation solutions, and teamwork. Our organization provides a wide range of opportunities for career development in the expanding fields of communications, computer networks and security disciplines.
Posting DurationThis posting will be open for application submissions for a minimum of three (3) calendar days, including the 'posting date'. Sandia reserves the right to extend the posting date at any time.
