Job Description

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 looking for a highly skilled Solutions Architect to join our team in a senior/principal-level role, supporting Information Technology (IT) activities within the Nuclear Deterrence Modernization Programs. The ideal candidate will have expertise in security plan accreditations, computer IT systems (procurement and configurations), computer networking, and VTC systems management. Additionally, this role involves leading and providing strategic direction to a team of IT staff members. The candidate must be adept at managing multiple projects simultaneously at various stages of completion.

On any given day, you may be called on to:

• Design and implement IT solutions, including system setups, upgrades, and hardware/software configurations.
• Oversee and manage IT security plans, including COMSEC activities and Archer Plans development.
• Lead troubleshooting efforts for complex IT issues, including hardware, software, and network problems.
• Coordinate and manage IT procurement processes, ensuring the acquisition of necessary hardware and software.
• Ensure compliance with security standards and participate in ISD and security meetings.
• Provide strategic direction and support for IT infrastructure projects, including property accountability and classified reapplication processes.

Due to the nature of the work, the selected applicant will be required to work onsite in Albuquerque, NM. Minimal 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 (Master's or PhD) in Information Technology (IT) or a relevant STEM field, plus one (1) year of directly related experience; OR Bachelor’s degree in stated field, plus five (5) years of directly related experience; OR Associate's degree in stated field, plus nine (9) years of directly related experience; OR thirteen (13) years of directly related experience (in lieu of a degree).
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance.
• In-depth knowledge of Windows operating systems deployed on enterprise approved computing devices.
• Knowledge of systems accreditations for secure, robust information systems.
• Experience with supporting OS environments on National Instruments line of PXI chassis and controllers.

Qualifications We Desire:

• Advanced degree (Master's or PhD) in above-stated field.
• Active DOE Q clearance or DoD Top Security clearance.
• Experience with SRN/SCN Operational Technologies Zone (OTZ) applications and implementations.
• Experience with classified systems accreditation as an Information Systems Security Official (ISSO).
• Cyber Security Representative (CSR) certification is a plus.
• Experience with Interconnecting disperse systems via Authorizations to Connect (ATC) approvals, across Authorizing Officials (AO) accreditation boundaries, in support of testing events at various test facilities.
• Professional certifications, to include Microsoft Certified System Engineer (MCSE) & Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).
• Willingness to tackle new program development IT projects as they are requested by our supported customer bases.
• Extensive experience with Sandia's IT infrastructure is highly preferred.
• Demonstrated program/project management skills applied to IT projects.

About Our Team:

The Information Technology team supports the Nuclear Deterrence Modernization Programs by coordinating, deploying, and managing IT hardware, security plans, and compliance. We design and implement IT solutions, troubleshoot complex issues, and oversee procurement processes. Our responsibilities include developing security plans, executing system upgrades, and ensuring compliance with security standards. We provide expertise for IT infrastructure projects, ensuring reliable and secure support for both office and field-testing environments.

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:

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:

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: 694197

Job Family: IT

Regular/Temporary Position: R

Full/Part-Time Status: F

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.