Space Data Operations Technician; Research Tec

This position is open for external candidates only to apply.

This position will be filled at either the Research Tec 3 or 4 level; depending on the skills of the selected candidate. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if the candidate is hired at the higher level.

The Space Data & Software Systems Group (ISR-3) at Los Alamos National Laboratory is seeking a qualified Space Data Operations Tec to participate in the execution of our portfolio of space and ground-based programs. ISR-3 is an integral part of the Intelligence and Space Research (ISR) Division with core capabilities in software development, mission operations, data exploitation, machine learning, data systems development, and integration.

As a Research Tec 3 you may be called to perform the following types of work:

• Monitor data processing pipelines
• Perform reprocessing to fill data processing gaps
• Alert data processing subject matter experts when issues arise
• Monitor automated software repository continuous integration jobs such as unit test, regression tests, and style checks to ensure project requirements are met
• Track file system storage usage
• Provide support and maintenance for automated and manual data transfers
• Provide status updates at weekly team meetings

In addition to above, Research Tec 4 responsibilities include:

• Troubleshoot data processing pipeline issues prior to referral to subject matter experts
• Develop scripts to help automate monitoring processes
• Assists in software bug fixes

• Attention to detail and thoroughness
• Experience running software via command line
• Unix/Linux Operating System experience
• Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Effective written and oral communication skills

• Experience with software development
• Experience debugging software

Position requires an Associate's Degree and 3 years of related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.

Position requires an Associate's Degree and 5 years of related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.

• Experience with maintenance of data processing pipelines
• Experience with maintenance of gitlab CI/CD pipelines
• Experience working with sensitive or classified information
• Experience with one of the following version control systems: SVN, git, or mercurial
• Experience with Python or shell/bash scripting
• Experiencing creating and modifying cronjobs

The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management.

Regular appointment employees are required to serve a period of continuous service in their current position in order to be eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the time required, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. The position commitment for this position is 1 year.

Located in beautiful northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. Our generous benefits package includes:

• PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network
• Dental and vision insurance
• Free basic life and disability insurance
• Paid childbirth and parental leave
• Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)
• Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
• Flexible schedules and time off (PTO and holidays)
• Onsite gyms and wellness programs
• Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50 mile radius)

Directive 206.2 - Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2. Please note that this requirement applies only to citizens of the United States. Foreign nationals are subject to a similar requirement under DOE Order 142.3A.

Position will be cleared to this level. Selected applicants will be subject to a background investigation conducted by or on behalf of the Federal Government, and must meet eligibility requirements
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