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 dedicated and technically skilled individual to join the Z Machine Control Monitoring and Data Acquisition (CM/DAS) and IT Infrastructure Operations teams. This role is pivotal in supporting the operations of the Z Machine, the world’s most powerful and efficient laboratory radiation source. The successful candidate will be part of a dynamic team responsible for monitoring, controlling, and acquiring data during Z Machine experiments, ensuring data integrity, and maintaining the IT infrastructure that supports these critical activities. This position offers the unique opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking research and technology in a high-stakes, collaborative environment.

As a member of the CM/DAS and IT Infrastructure Operations team, you will play a crucial role in both the day-to-day operations and long-term improvements of our systems. You will work closely with scientists, engineers, and IT professionals to ensure the seamless execution of experiments, the reliability of data acquisition systems, and the robustness of our IT infrastructure. This role requires a blend of technical expertise, problem-solving skills, and a commitment to operational excellence.

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

• Monitor and control the operational parameters of the Z Machine using both COTS and custom hardware and software

• Setup and configure the data acquisition systems for Z machine experiments

• Ensure the integrity and reliability of data acquisition systems, including troubleshooting, maintenance, and calibration of the electronic instrumentation

• Develop and maintain documentation, including technical work documents, operator aids, configuration documents, and visual diagrams

• Deploy and maintain network and IT service infrastructure for the Z machine

• Provision and support computing resources in support of Z machine operations

• Provide end user support and troubleshooting for Z computing resources

• Aid in the multi-year implementation of the cyber System Security Plan (SSP) for the Z machine and Z Beamlet (ZBL) facility networks

• React quickly to troubleshoot and solve problems that are impacting the ability to operate the Z Machine

Due to the nature of the work, the selected applicant must be able to work onsite.

Salary Range:

$70,200 - $135,400

*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:

• High school diploma plus three or more years of directly related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience

• Experience working in IT support and/or laboratory experience

• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q clearance

Qualifications We Desire:

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering or science discipline

• Experience or familiarity with control and measurement hardware such as oscilloscopes, delay generators, power supplies and programmable logic controllers

• Familiarity with LabView and National Instruments Hardware

• Experience provisioning IT resources (e.g. new computer builds) to customers

• Experience providing personalized IT support to customers

• Experience administering Windows Server and RedHat Enterprise Linux Server

• Experience with Cisco routers, switches, and networks

• Familiarity with Sandia’s IT and Cyber Security policies

• Current DOE L or Q security clearance

About Our Team:

The Z Data Management & Insights department, org. 1678, is a recently formed department that provides Information Technology and Operational Technology infrastructure, products, and services for the Z Machine enterprise in the Pulsed Power Sciences center, center 1600. Additionally, the department is tasked with developing data management and data governance strategies and technical solutions for Z facility data. This work is accomplished through collaborations with operations, engineering, science, and program teams. Solutions address quality, efficiency, safety, and security that are well-aligned to achieving, and enabling, the scientific goals of the programs performing experiments at Z. The department’s teams consist of an IT infrastructure operations team, an application solutions team, a Control Monitor and Data Acquisition (CM/DAS) team, and a web content management team.

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.

Position Information:

This Limited Term Employee (LTE) position is a temporary position for one year term, which may be renewed at Sandia's discretion up to a maximum of seven years.

Individuals in LTE positions may bid on regular Sandia positions as internal candidates, and in some cases may be converted to regular career positions during their term if warranted by ongoing operational needs, continuing availability of funds, and satisfactory job performance.

Essential Functions:

If offered the position, you may be required to demonstrate your fitness to perform certain physical aspects of the position, including lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling.

Job ID: 693629

Job Family: RD

Regular/Temporary Position: T

Full/Part-Time Status: F