What You Will Do
This position will be filled at either the Solutions Architect 3 / Solutions Architect 4 level, depending on the skills of the selected candidate. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if the candidate is hired at the higher level.

This job location is at the Nevada National Security Site (NNSS), located in Mercury, Nevada, approximately 60 north of Las Vegas.

eXperience Information Technology (XIT) division is seeking an energetic and customer-focused Solutions Architect 3/4 for the XIT Classified Systems Services (XIT-CSS) group. XIT-CSS consists of approximately 85 professionals, technicians, and students. XIT division is responsible for the desktop and server support for computing environments at the Laboratory. The division is organized around field support groups that are focused on supporting unclassified and classified programmatic and mission support needs, and a technical services group that provides the enterprise level configuration management services for these computing environments.

Solutions Architect 3 ($109,100 - $182,000)
The successful candidate will work at the Nevada National Security Site (NNSS) supporting institutional and programmatic customers at locations across the site, performing a wide variety of system administration activities for unclassified and classified servers and workstations, including but not limited to:

• Serve as Functional Area IT Lead and provide technical leadership and architectural direction to solving complex software and hardware issues in a heterogeneous computing environment
• Monitor and support Corporate and Isolated Networks and Core Infrastructure Services, such as Active Directory, Storage Systems, Backups, VMWare Virtual Servers, DNS, DHCP, and Citrix in both unclassified and classified environments
• Collaborate with management, customers, and team members to mitigate security concerns within the environment and provide advanced technical support to the user community
• Evaluate cyber security impacts of operating systems/network protocols, applications, and hardware
• Provide expertise for complex installations, perform security patching and hardware and/or software upgrades using independent judgment to resolve complex systems and network-related problems
• Independently resolve problems, requiring expert knowledge of one or more platforms (e.g., Windows, VMWare, Active Directory, Citrix, COMSEC, etc.)
• Automate tasks using programming and scripting
• Ensure data integrity by evaluating, implementing, and managing appropriate software and hardware solutions. Ensures data/media recoverability by implementing a schedule of system backups and database archive operations
• Conduct routine hardware and software audits of workstations and servers to ensure compliance with established standards, policies, and configuration guidelines
• Lead complex projects that require in-depth analysis, gathering of customer requirements, and cross-discipline solution sets
• Manage projects from inception through implementation, including project management, documentation, and training of users, system administrators, or others who may maintain or use the end products
• Interact with customers and peers in a professional and responsive manner, including mentoring, coaching, or giving presentations
• Interact with management and staff from multiple DOE Laboratories
  

Solutions Architect 4 ($131,900 - $221,900)

In addition to the duties outlined above, the Solutions Architect 4 will be required to:

• Plan, design, document and implement complex technical solutions
• Research and test emerging technologies to ensure adherence to compliance requirements
• Architect, configure and manage storage and backup solutions
• Implement Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG)
• Use authentication methods such as Active Directory, Smartcard and Kerberos; standard network protocols, especially NFS, CIFS; ability to analyze and implement appropriate network and host security frameworks, including firewalls and traffic monitoring as needed
• Work effectively in a team environment to provide technical leadership, resolve issues, prioritize tasks, assist and mentor fellow team members, and participate in continuous process improvement efforts

What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Wide-ranging experience administering Windows operating systems and/or Virtual environments and related hardware
• Knowledge of information security, as an Information Systems Security Officer, or an equivalent cyber role with demonstrated knowledge and experience in authoring and testing system security plans
• Extensive experience with vulnerability remediation including utilization of cyber-related tools for auditing, compliance verification, vulnerability testing, system patching and continuous monitoring
• Extensive experience setting up large enterprise-level servers, developing and managing security policies for departmental or enterprise environments
• Experience with project management including specifying, budgeting, scheduling, testing and implementing server and workstation solutions

Additional Job Requirements for Solutions Architect 4 :

• Expert knowledge of Windows operating systems and/or Virtual environments and related hardware
• Expert level knowledge of hardware and operating systems including system architectures, network infrastructures, and client/server principles
• Extensive experience managing a large network or having a leadership role that impacts a large number of systems, including specific experience in central configuration management for networks of computers in heterogeneous computing environment (unclassified and/or classified environments)
• Extensive experience with Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Computer Security and/or Networking Protocols (unclassified and/or classified environments)
  

Training/Certifications: Advanced vendor certification

Education/Experience at Solutions Architect 3:Position requires a minimum of 10-15 years of related experience. At this level, post-graduate coursework may be desirable.

Education/Experience at Solutions Architect 4: Position requires a Bachelor's Degree and 15 years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation. At this level, postgraduate coursework may be expected.

Desired Qualifications:

• Active DOE L or Q clearance, or equivalent, transferable clearance
• Active Human Reliability Program (HRP) certification
• Knowledge of Web-based technologies including Web page development and maintenance and Web-based tools and utilities
• Knowledge of/certified for DOE COMSEC program ad operations
• Experience securing Operating Systems using NIST and STIG cyber security frameworks

Essential Job Functions(can perform with or without reasonable accommodation):

Work Environment:

Work Location: The work location for this position is offsite and located in Mercury, Nevada. All work locations are at the discretion of management.

Position commitment: Regular appointment employees are required to serve a period of continuous service in their current position in order to be eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the time required, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. The position commitment for this position is 1 year.

Note to Applicants:

• Position may require working off-peak hours and providing "On-Call" support.
• For full consideration, please submit a comprehensive cover letter that addresses each key requirements of the position.

Where You Will Work

Located in beautiful northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. Our generous benefits package includes:

§ PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network

§ Dental and vision insurance

§ Free basic life and disability insurance

§ Paid childbirth and parental leave

§ Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)

§ Learning opportunities and tuition assistance

§ Flexible schedules and time off (PTO and holidays)

§ Onsite gyms and wellness programs

§ Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50 mile radius)
Additional Details

Directive 206.2 - Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2. Please note that this requirement applies only to citizens of the United States. Foreign nationals are subject to a similar requirement under DOE Order 142.3A.

Clearance: Q(Position will be cleared to this level). Selected applicants will be subject to a background investigation conducted by or on behalf of the Federal Government, and must meet eligibility requirements* for access to classified matter. This position requires a Q clearance. and obtaining such clearance requires US Citizenship except in extremely rare circumstances. Dependent upon the position, additional authorization to access classified information may be required, which may or may not be available to dual citizens. Receipt of a Q clearance and additional access authorization ultimately is a decision of the Federal Government and not of Triad.

• Eligibility requirements: To obtain a clearance, an individual must be at least 18 years of age; U.S. citizenship is required except in very limited circumstances. See DOE Order 472.2 for additional information.

New-Employment Drug Test: The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing. Although New Mexico and other states have legalized the use of marijuana, use and possession of marijuana remain illegal under federal law. A positive drug test for marijuana will result in termination of employment, even if the use was pre-offer.

Regular position: Term status Laboratory employees applying for regular-status positions are converted to regular status.

Internal Applicants: Regular appointment employees who have served the required period of continuous service in their current position are eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the required period of continuous service, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. Please refer to Policy Policy P701 for applicant eligibility requirements.
Equal Opportunity: Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse and inclusive workforce. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation or preference, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by federal laws and regulations. The Laboratory is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request such an accommodation, please send an email to applyhelp@lanl.gov or call 1-505-665-4444 option 1.Employment StatusFull TimeAppointment TypeRegularRegular

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