Computing Infrastructure Engineer - Linux (Experienced)

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.

Salary Range

$73,900 - $122,100

*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.

What Your Job Will Be Like

We are seeking a Linux system administrator in the role Computing Infrastructure Engineer to support critical science and engineering computing environments. The individual will join a fast-paced, dynamic, agile team environment passionate about the delivery of computational engineering services and infrastructure. The ideal candidate is well rounded, having experience with modern systems architectures, development methods, tools, and the underlying infrastructure. We are looking for a self-motivated, driven, problem solver to join our team.

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

• Perform system administration, integration, fault isolation, diagnostics and repair of large multi-node computing environments
• Deploy and support multi-rack compute hardware and storage systems
• Collaborate with hardware and software vendors to configure and deploy computing systems and environments
• Automate the installation and secure configuration of operating systems and computational platforms using configuration management systems
• Communicate and collaborate with team members, customers, and other partners

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

Qualifications We Require

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Information Technology plus five (5) years of relevant experience (No degree + 13 years; AS + 9 years)
• Experience with scripting languages (BASH or Python)
• 3 plus years experience with Linux and/or UNIX system administration
• Ability to acquire and maintain DOE Q clearance

Qualifications We Desire

• Experienced writing basic shell scripts
• Experience with cloud and virtual environments
• Experience in automated system configuration management
• Experience building, configuring, installing and maintaining RedHat Enterprise Linux
• Experience in configuring, compiling and installing Linux software
• Experience with Git version control system
• Experience in multiple scripting languages (python, bash, perl)
• Experience with configuration management software (puppet, ansible)
• Experience producing detailed user documentation
• VMware certification or training
• Experience with HPC systems
• System administration experience for Linux/UNIX operating systems and/or Intel x86 platform
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills to identify creative solutions
• Experience with hardware architectural design and system integration and implementation
• Demonstrated knowledge of networking, data storage and retention and/or highly scalable storage systems
• Experience with fault investigation and anomaly resolution, security and information assurance
• Experience working in a classified environment
• Technical certifications through Red Hat
• Ability to function in a dynamic, fast-paced, multi-disciplinary team
• Good interpersonal, communication, prioritization, and organizational skills
• Knowledge of ITIL and Cyber Security standard methodologies

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.

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.

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.