Sandia National Laboratories · 17 hours ago
Computer Software Engineering Technologist - Hardware and Software Support, Onsite
Albuquerque, NM
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$64K/yr - $123K/yr
2+ years expSandia National Laboratories is the nation’s premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation, and they are seeking a skilled IT Technologist to join their team. The role involves maintaining and managing computer system resources and networks crucial to R&D projects, while addressing technical challenges and contributing to the development of security technologies.
GovernmentInformation TechnologyNational Security
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Hardware Management: Oversee, monitor, maintain, and troubleshoot a broad inventory of equipment including computers, servers, sensors, and robotic systems
Network Management: Oversee, maintain, monitor, and troubleshoot internal networks with minimal downtime during critical hours and ensure networks meet internal policy requirements. Continually explore ways to enhance and improve the network with a forward-looking mindset
Issue Resolution: Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues on servers and department computers promptly
Technical Support: Provide technical support for design and engineering efforts on new capabilities in collaboration with our development teams
Custom Applications: Utilize and manage custom software applications designed to tackle complex challenges
Project Contribution: Assist staff as a contributor on projects, including identifying project requirements, software development, hardware/software interfacing, data collection and field testing
Security Maintenance: Stay up to date with emerging vulnerabilities and patches to ensure the security and integrity of our systems
Qualification
Required
Associate's degree in Information Technology or related field and two years of related experience
Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or similar field
Experience setting up, maintaining, troubleshooting and rebuilding Linux/Unix and Windows operating systems
Competency designing and assembling high performance personal computers and servers (including providing specifications to meet computing needs and configuring RAID setups)
Experience implementing hardware and software virtualization (i.e., VMware, Hyper-V, Kubernetes, and Docker)
Proficiency in Python and Bash
Solid understanding of software-defined networking and experience with complex standalone network maintenance and repair
Familiarity with GitLab CI/CD tools
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities and tight deadlines, while thriving in a collaborative, open-spaced lab location. Comfortable navigating a noisy atmosphere with multiple activities occurring simultaneously, effectively managing distractions to maintain focus and productivity
Willingness to travel domestically as needed (less than 15% of the time)
Existing Department of Energy Q/L clearance or DoD Secret/Top Secret clearance
Benefits
Generous vacation
Strong medical and other benefits
Competitive 401k
Learning opportunities
Relocation assistance
Amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance
Company
Sandia National Laboratories
Sandia is a conducts research and development into the non-nuclear components of nuclear weapons.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$4.4MKey Investors
US Department of EnergyARPA-E
2023-09-21Grant· $0.5M
2023-07-27Grant
2023-01-10Grant· $3.7M
Leadership Team
Laura McGill
Deputy Laboratories Director - Nuclear Deterrence, and Chief Technology Officer
Maria Gallardo
CFO Enterprise Risk Management Program Lead
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