IT Network Engineer (Experienced)

Company: Sandia National Laboratories
Location: Livermore
Posted on: January 11, 2022

Job Description:

: 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. : Sandia demonstrates its commitment to public safety in the national interest by requiring that all new hires be fully vaccinated or have an approved medical or religious accommodation before commencing employment. The requirement also applies to those who are telecommuting and working virtually.Any concerns about the ability to meet this requirement should be directed to HR Solutions at (505) 284-4700. : We are seeking a Network Engineer to join our Special Operations 24/7/365 team. We are a "mission focused" organization and provide critical support to a wide variety of organizations and agencies, you will have the opportunity to work with a wide range of technologies - both commercial and custom - and have direct input on the future of our strategic path.On any given day, the Network Engineer may be called on to:+ Provide real-time support to critical activities impacting our nation+ Maintain security compliance and overall availability to our dedicated mission operations datacenter+ Manage and maintain an IT infrastructure consisting of web servers, data processing and specialized hardware+ Provide input on design and deployment of new technologies and applications+ Work in an exciting and dynamic 24/7/365 mission-focused environment Required: + Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or relevant field plus 8 or more years of related experience; or equivalent+ Experience in Cisco networking appliances (Firewalls, Switches, Routers)+ Experience in F5 Load Balancer and SolarWinds.+ Experience performing upgrades to network appliances, such as switches, routers and firewalls+ Security+ certification or equivalent+ Experience working in a 24/7/365 operational environment+ Ability to acquire a US DOE Q security clearance+ Ability to acquire Other Government Agency (OGA) security clearances for this position. In order to obtain these clearances, U.S. Citizenship and polygraphs are required. Desired: + Familiarity with USG security accreditation requirements, policies and processes+ Experience in package analysis or comparable troubleshooting tools+ Active DOE Q clearance and an active DOE SCI clearance, or DOD equivalent Department Description: The Special Programs Operations (SPO) Department is responsible for executing and coordinating a variety of classified efforts at SNL's California site. These critical efforts entail providing communications services to multiple customers. We work closely with the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), Department of Defense (DoD), and Intelligence Community (IC) to accomplish these efforts. The centerpiece to this effort is the manning and support of an on-site 24/7/365 Mission Support operations center. We also have charters to 1) Develop processes and procedures for the acceptance, operationalization, and accreditation of new capabilities. 2) Manage ongoing accreditation of the IT and software systems, 3) Develop of innovative IT systems to reduce the total lifecycle costs for the broad range of capabilities being executed. 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 vacations, 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. 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 Statement: 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. Job ID: 680168

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