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 seeking a motivated Solutions Architect to provide technical leadership in delivering strategic services that empower the scientific and engineering communities at Sandia. In this role, you will effectively identify and resolve complex technical issues, driving success across our initiatives.

The work environment is fast-paced and dynamic, making effective communication and teamwork essential for success. You will collaborate cross-organizationally, consistently delivering results while continuously learning new technologies, concepts, and processes. You will also understand technical and functional design requirements and work closely with users to define and develop overall system requirements.

Duties will include:

• Consistently explores cutting-edge information technologies and shares insights with colleagues and relevant stakeholders across the organization.
• You will design, architect and implement IT solutions for development, quality and production environments.
• Identify and track system deficiencies, recommending and implementing effective resolutions.
• You will be responsible for ensuring all services, platforms and any infrastructure comply with corporate and team standards as far as security, maintainability, scalability and performance.
• Proactively seek opportunities to broaden and deepen knowledge base and proficiencies.
• Actively pursue development opportunities beyond the required levels and mentor less experienced colleagues through both informal and formal channels.
• Network successfully with a diverse technical population to solicit work to foster technical growth of the team.

This position is eligible for Hybrid work and the selected applicant must live within a reasonable distance for commuting to the assigned work location when necessary.

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:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related STEM discipline plus five years of relevant experience; or a master's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related discipline plus two years of relevant experience.
• Proficiency in Linux operating systems (e.g., Red Hat, Ubuntu)
• Strong understanding of cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, OpenStack)
• Experience with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift, Rancher)
• Solid knowledge of networking concepts and protocols
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q level clearance

Qualifications We Desire:

• Solid foundational knowledge of all areas of IT infrastructure, networking, servers, storage, virtualization cloud services, container platforms.
• Hardware architectural design, specifications, prototyping, procurement, integration and implementation for both new systems and for recapitalization of existing systems
• Software architectural design
• Configuration management and IT automation (GitLab, Ansible, Chef, Puppet)
• Virtual environments (VMware, KVM)
• Databases and data storage/retention
• Storage systems (e.g., Network Attached Storage, Storage Area Networks, high-performance file systems, HA, Disaster Recovery, Object/S3)
• Systems-level software testing
• Fault investigation and anomaly resolution
• Documentation and training
• System security and information assurance
• Technical certifications such as:
• Red Hat Certified System Administrator
• Red Hat Certified Engineer
• Amazon Web Services Certifications (DevOps, DevSecOps)
• VMWare
• Experience with customer interactions, including researching requirements, conducting feasibility studies, advising for alternatives, analyzing cost and schedule implications, specifying technical system and subsystem solutions
• Project management and system engineering experience and certifications
• Experience working in a classified environment
• Ability to function in a dynamic, fast-paced, multi-disciplinary team
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skill

About Our Team:

Science & Engineering Computing-Environment Services Department, Org 9321, provides advanced capabilities and in-depth support for a broad range of scientific and engineering computing services which include: high performance computing, remote graphics workstations, high performance storage, scientific and engineering applications, web development, software engineering, and continuous integration (compilation and test) environments. The department designs, develops, manages, and provides cutting edge software and tools across multiple platforms used to create complex mission unique capabilities. The department develops and implements new and emergent technologies and capabilities in support of mission and programmatic needs. We partner with other organizations and teams across the Laboratories to deliver user environments, subject matter expert support, and application-level software and tools to support the scientific and engineering communities.

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: 694460

Job Family: IT

Regular/Temporary Position: T

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.