Principal IT Lead Engineer (Solutions Architect) - Accident Response Group (ARG), 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:

This Solutions Architect job posting is to fill an IT lead engineer role to support across 2200 in the Accident Response Group (ARG). This position requires a seasoned and experienced solutions architect in the information technology field. Our needs encompass a wide range of disciplines, including (but not limited to):

• Security Plan Accreditations.

• Computer IT Systems.

• Computer Networking.

• COMSEC encryption devices providing end-to-end security, within an enterprise environment.

• Must be capable of managing a multitude of projects in various stages of completion.

• Proven track record of developing inhouse systems that deploy to various testing facilities within the nuclear laboratory complexes, as well as Air Force bases worldwide.

• Extensive experience within the Sandia IT infrastructure is highly desired.

  Due to the nature of the work, the selected applicant will be required to work onsite in Albuquerque, NM. Some travel is required for this position.

Salary Range:

$109,300 - $217,400

*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:

• Advanced degree (Masters or PhD) in Computer Science or a relevant STEM field, plus (4) four years of experience; OR Bachelor’s degree in stated field, plus (8) eight years of experience.

• Professional Certifications: Microsoft Certified System Engineer (MCSE) and Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).

• In-depth knowledge of TCP/IP and RF Communications Operating Transmissions.

• Active DOE Q-Level security clearance or equivalent (DOD Top Secret).

Qualifications We Desire:

• Extensive experience with NSA certified type 1 - encryption devices.

• Experience with classified systems accreditation as an ISSO/ISSM official.

• Design experience with operational technologies zone (OTZ) implementations under NIST SP 800-53, NIST SP 800-82, and CNSI-1253 guidelines.

• Interconnecting disperse systems via Authorizations to Connect (ATC) approvals across Authorizing Officials (AO) accreditation boundaries.

• Familiarization with Accident Response Group (ARG) activities.

• Willingness to join the ARG team and deploy for operational events.

• Experience with Transition Guardian system

• Experience with Archer security plans

About Our Team:

The SNL Accident Response Group (ARG) and Legacy Hardware Laboratory (LHL) department (07231) was formed in June 2021. The combination of these two entities provided synergy between the current enduring stockpile and the legacy stockpile of the past. The SNL ARG manages work authorized by the Office of Nuclear Incident Response (NA-84). The ARG is a multi-site group that responds to accidents or incidents involving a damaged US Nuclear Weapon. This team provides leadership in developing incident and accident scenarios that are then used to exercise and assess the international, national, and local resources should a real-world event occur. The LHL has several missions with the primary mission being Weapons Dismantlement and Disposition work authorized by the Office of Stockpile Management (NA-12). The LHL dispositions some of the most challenging pieces of hardware from the Legacy stockpile production where often, the original drawings and specifications are no longer available. The LHL also conducts Education and Training for a myriad of stakeholder groups.

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.

Job ID: 694045

Job Family: IT

Regular/Temporary Position: R

Full/Part-Time Status: F