Sandia National Laboratories

Senior/Principal Computing Infrastructure Engineer - High Security Operations, Onsite

Sandia National Laboratories$87K — $199K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or relevant field plus five years of experience, or equivalent.
  • Five years' experience in server/desktop hardware/software support, system administration, or network administration.
  • Experience utilizing patch management tools such as Ivanti or SCCM.
  • Experience with hosted security systems like Symantec Endpoint Protection or McAfee.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance and an SCI clearance, potentially involving a polygraph test.

Responsibilities

  • Perform full lifecycle management of multi-user information systems including servers and cloud infrastructures.
  • Maintain server and system integrity to meet service levels, disaster recovery, business continuity, and security requirements.
  • Coordinate with customers and domain experts across various IT sectors.
  • Work independently on assignments supporting organizational projects and operations.
  • Develop and recommend solutions to specific technical problems of moderate scope and impact.
  • Make recommendations to management about policies and operations.
  • Resolve integrated hardware and software architecture solutions to meet various operational needs.

Benefits

  • Engagement in high-impact national security work.
  • Exposure to cutting-edge IT security technologies.
  • Opportunities to work alongside top domain experts in a collaborative environment.
  • A chance to contribute to significant programs for the Intelligence Community.
  • Potential for professional growth and development in specialized IT fields.
Full Job Description
What Your Job Will Be Like

We are seeking a highly motivated, innovative, and hard-working Computing Infrastructure Engineer to join our High Security Operations IT Services team. As the selected candidate, you will perform the full lifecycle management (analysis, design, development, testing, implementation, integration, and maintenance) of multi-user information systems including servers, storage, virtual and cloud infrastructures, including the associated components and subsystems. You will maintain the integrity of servers and systems to meet established requirements for service levels, disaster recovery, business continuity, and security. You will also coordinate and work with customers, suppliers, and domain experts such as networking, software, and desktop personnel.

As a member of our team, you will ensure alignment to IT and Sandia Quality standard, including following change management for upgrades, definition of technical standards, functionality tests, documentation, and administration of licensing.

On any given day, you may be called on to:
  • Work independently on assignments which support organizational and Sandia projects, programs, and business operations.
  • Develop solutions to specific problems related to issues of moderate scope, complexity, and impact with either internal or external customers.
  • Make recommendations to management on policies and general business operations and activities.
  • Recommend changes to methods or processes and occasionally leads teams and participates in planning, conducting, and reporting on projects.
  • Resolve integrated hardware and software architecture solutions that meet performance, scalability, reliability, and security needs.

*Due to the nature of work, successful candidate must be able to work onsite.

Salary Range

$87,400 - $199,700

*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 Computer Science, Information Technology, or relevant field plus five (5) years of experience; or equivalent (Associates + 9 years or HS Diploma + 13 years)
  • 5 year's experience in server/desktop HW/SW Support, System Administration or Network Administration
  • Experience utilizing patch management tools such as Ivanti or SCCM
  • Experience using Hosted Based Security Systems such as Symantec Endpoint Protection, McAfee, SentinelOne, or Windows Defender
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance and a SCI clearance which may require a polygraph test. Additional background information may be required for sensitive programs.


Qualifications We Desire

  • Active DOE Q-Level Security Clearance or DOD-TS
  • Experience with: Active Directory, ITSM/Remedy, Veritas Backup Exec, Commvault Systems, Service Now
  • Networking tools such as Cisco IOS, Arista - Router and Switch Configuration - TCP/IP, Network Monitoring, NIC support, Printer/PC/Wireless Networking, Ethernet, Internet, E-mail, Network Monitoring/Packet Sniffing
  • Experience working on IT systems in an air-gapped environment
  • Experience managing Linux OS to include any of the following: RHEL, Ubuntu, or other Linux systems.
  • Demonstrated experience assisting in cyber security audits and implementing controls such as STIGS and Nessus Vulnerability Scanner
  • Experience managing Microsoft SQL/MS Exchange/MS Skype


About Our Team

High Security Operations (HSO) performs high-impact, national security work for a broad segment of the Intelligence Community (IC) and other high-level security customers. As part of the HSO, the Information Technology Services Department, 05198 develops and maintains secure IT products and services in support of Other Government Agencies that partner with Sandia in the research and development of national security solutions. Our IT services expand across cyber security, system access, desktop administration, networking, systems administration, and hardware/software support High Security Operations (HSO) performs high-impact, national security work for a broad segment of the Intelligence Community (IC) and other high-level security customers. As part of the HSO, the Information Technology Services Department, 05198 develops and maintains secure IT products and services in support of Other Government Agencies that partner with Sandia in the research and development of national security solutions. Our IT services expand across cyber security, system access, desktop administration, networking, systems administration, and hardware/software support.

Posting Duration

This 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.

About Sandia National Laboratories

The Sandia National Laboratories is one of three National Nuclear Security Administration research and development laboratories in the United States, managed and operated privately by the National Technology and Engineering Solutions of Sandia. Their primary mission is to develop, engineer, and test the non-nuclear components of nuclear weapons and high technology. Headquartered on Kirtland Air Force Base in Albuquerque, New Mexico, it also has a campus in Livermore, California, next to Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, and a test facility in Waimea, Kauai, Hawaii. It is Sandia's mission to maintain the reliability and surety of nuclear weapon systems, conduct research and development in arms control and nonproliferation technologies, and investigate methods for the disposal of the United States' nuclear weapons program's hazardous waste. Other missions include research and development in energy and environmental programs, as well as the surety of critical national infrastructures. In addition, Sandia is home to a wide variety of research including computational biology, mathematics, materials science, alternative energy, psychology, MEMS, and cognitive science initiatives. Sandia formerly hosted ASCI Red, one of the world's fastest supercomputers until its decommission in 2006, and now hosts ASCI Red Storm, originally known as Thor's Hammer. Sandia is also home to the Z Machine. The Z Machine is the largest X-ray generator in the world and is designed to test materials in conditions of extreme temperature and pressure. It is operated by Sandia National Laboratories to gather data to aid in computer modeling of nuclear weapons. In December 2016, it was announced that National Technology and Engineering Solutions of Sandia, under the direction of Honeywell International, would take over the management of Sandia National Laboratories starting on May 1, 2017. Educational opportunities are conducted in collaboration with university students through several programs, including the Securing Top Academic Research & Talent at Historically Black Colleges and Universities Program and the Sandia University Partnerships Network.
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