Solutions Architect - Cloud Infrastructure (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

$99,700 - $196,100
*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

Passionate about your work and dream of using ground breaking facilities to explore solutions? Join our dynamic team that solves significant issues and challenges for our nation's security!
We are seeking a highly motivated Solutions Architect to serve as an engineer and primary architect for a multidisciplinary team focused on delivering novel, high-impact information systems to internal and external partners. The successful candidate will design and implement solutions in the areas of cloud computing, security architecture, network engineering and software architecture. They will develop sophisticated solutions to intricate problems that require the frequent use of creativity and where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors.
On any given day, you may be called on to:

• Implement knowledge of virtual infrastructure technologies, including virtualization, containerization, and applications in cloud architectures
• Implement Knowledge of Information Assurance policies and practices
• Contribute in a collaborative team environment
• Display strong customer service ethic

The selected candidate will need the ability to travel occasionally, as well as provide after-hours support to customers when called.

Qualifications We Require

• Bachelor's and Master's degree in a relevant STEM field; or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience
• You possess experience in configuration, installation, maintenance, and administration in at least two of the following:
  • Linux servers
  • Virtualized environments
  • Storage systems
  • System networking
  • Infrastructure Deployments (Hardware)
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q clearance and SCI clearance, which may require a polygraph test

Qualifications We Desire

• Experience with VMware applications, including ESXi and VSphere, and handling virtual environments (hardware and software)
• Experience in scripting languages (Bash, Python, Ruby)
• Experience with programming languages (C/C++, Java, etc.)
• Experience with Storage Area Networks
• Experience with Ansible
• Experience with DevOps
• Experience with Cisco Network Devices (Switches, Firewalls)
• Experience with project planning, cost estimation, and managing scope, risk, and schedule
• Ambitious and collaborative with good arbitration and communication skills
• Experience with COTS make/buy decisions
• Experience with understanding, documenting, and supporting cyber security controls.
• Understanding of Systems Engineering disciplines particularly requirements
• Experience with system development lifecycle
• Software defined platforms and configuration management
• Experience with both small- and large-scale satellite ground systems

About Our Team

We are a multidisciplinary engineering team specializing in the capture, dissemination, and processing of satellite data for operational and experimental systems. We have a world-wide network of ground-based processing systems at our disposal and our on-site ground system is leveraged to test new research methods and products prior to customer delivery. Skills and responsibilities within the department include Radio Frequency (RF) engineering, antenna engineering, electronic and mechanical systems, software development - applications and infrastructure, data handling and analysis, device interfaces and control, computing infrastructure management and security, data visualization, and operational systems management.

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 and SCI access, both of which require US citizenship. SCI access may also require a polygraph examination. If you hold more than one citizenship (i.e., of the U.S. and another country), your ability to obtain these levels of access 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 the 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.