Computing Infrastructure Engineer - (Experienced) (Onsite)

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.

What Your Job Will Be Like

We are seeking a Computing Infrastructure Engineer to perform the full lifecycle management (analysis, design, development, testing, integration and maintenance) of multi-user information systems including servers, storage, virtual and cloud infrastructures, and associated components and subsystems. Maintains the integrity of servers and systems to meet established requirements for service levels, disaster recovery, business continuity, and security. Coordinates and interfaces with customers, suppliers, and domain experts such as networking, software, and desktop personnel.

On any given day you could:

• Applies systematic, disciplined, and quantifiable engineering and life cycle management techniques and processes to deliver integrated information systems hardware for mission-enabled or direct mission deployment and production.

• Performs technical research and development to enable continuing innovation within the infrastructure.

• Evaluates, recommends, and may decide hardware and software technologies for hardware system solutions.

• Introduces new computer systems and technologies into current configurations for optimum information systems engineering functionality.

• Collaborates with customers, suppliers, and other domain experts such as networking, software and desktop personnel in the development and integration of hardware systems solutions.

• Performs hardware systems analysis, monitoring, troubleshooting, repair and recovery, disaster recovery, software installations, systems OS and software applications upgrades and security patches, performance tuning, hardware upgrades and resource optimization, maintenance of user accounts, and training users.

Due to the nature of the work, this candidate must work onsite.

Salary Range

$78,000 - $176,900

• 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

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a relevant field, plus 5 years experience; OR equivalent (AS + 9 or no degree + 13)

• Experience in various operating systems (e.g., Linux, Windows), networking protocols, virtualization technologies.

• Knowledge of scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) and configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Puppet).

• Knowledge of various network hardware components (e.g., Dell/HP servers and desktops, Thin Clients, Zero Clients, Firewalls)

• Experience in designing, implementing, and managing computing infrastructure, including servers, storage systems, and network devices. Familiarity with data center operations and best practices is essential.

• Understanding of cybersecurity principles and practices, including secure network design, access controls, and vulnerability management.

Qualifications We Desire

• Certifications: Industry certifications such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP), or vendor-specific certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect) are highly desirable.

• Project Management: Familiarity with project management methodologies and tools to effectively plan, execute, and deliver infrastructure projects on time and within budget.

• Automation and DevOps: Experience with automation tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD) and knowledge of DevOps principles to streamline infrastructure deployment and management processes.

• Cloud Expertise: Proficiency in deploying and managing infrastructure in public, private, or hybrid cloud environments. Knowledge of containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus.

• Continuous Learning: Demonstrated commitment to staying updated with emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices through self-learning, training, or participation in professional communities.

• Knowledge of NIST 800-53 requirements.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and resolve infrastructure issues efficiently. Experience with monitoring tools and performance optimization techniques is important.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to interact with team members, stakeholders, and vendors. Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment.

About Our Team

Center 5400 Integrated Military Systems stewards and develops core technologies for advanced flight systems, aerospace precision navigation, guidance and control, target recognition and defeat, directed energy and military systems analysis. Department 5473 provides consistency of regulatory requirements interpretation and implementation; application of "minimum requirements and best practices" to the Center 5400 laboratories; and to support initiatives to improve the safety and security of the center's workers and lab operations.

Posting Duration

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.

Security Clearance

Position requires a Department of Energy (DOE) Q security clearance to start, or equivalent active security clearance with another U.S. government agency (e.g., DOD). Sandia is required by DOE directive 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 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

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.

NNSA Requirements for MedPEDs

If you have a Medical Portable Electronic Device (MedPED), such as a pacemaker, defibrillator, drug-releasing pump, hearing aids, or diagnostic equipment and other equipment for measuring, monitoring, and recording body functions such as heartbeat and brain waves, if employed by Sandia National Laboratories you may be required to comply with NNSA security requirements for MedPEDs.

If you have a MedPED and you are selected for an on-site interview at Sandia National Laboratories, there may be additional steps necessary to ensure compliance with NNSA security requirements prior to the interview date.