Computer Software Engineering Technologist - Hardware and Software Support, Onsite

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• Generous vacation, strong medical and other benefits, competitive 401k, learning opportunities, relocation assistance and amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance*

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We are seeking a skilled and motivated IT Technologist to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining and managing computer system resources and networks that are crucial to department R&D projects and operations. These systems include multiple mass storage devices, servers, and computers running custom applications integral to our mission. The role involves addressing a wide range of technical challenges, from hardware troubleshooting to network infrastructure and vulnerability patches.

Additionally, the candidate will contribute as a team member to our overarching mission of developing, testing and implementing physical security intrusion detection technologies to defend against physical threats to national assets. This may include supporting field exercises and activities, software development, and technical systems management and operations.

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

• Hardware Management:
  Oversee, monitor, maintain, and troubleshoot a broad inventory of equipment including computers, servers, sensors, and robotic systems.
• Network Management:
  Oversee, maintain, monitor, and troubleshoot internal networks with minimal downtime during critical hours and ensure networks meet internal policy requirements. Continually explore ways to enhance and improve the network with a forward-looking mindset.
• Issue Resolution:
  Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues on servers and department computers promptly.
• Technical Support:
  Provide technical support for design and engineering efforts on new capabilities in collaboration with our development teams.
• Custom Applications:
  Utilize and manage custom software applications designed to tackle complex challenges.
• Project Contribution:
  Assist staff as a contributor on projects, including identifying project requirements, software development, hardware/software interfacing, data collection and field testing.
• Security Maintenance:
  Stay up to date with emerging vulnerabilities and patches to ensure the security and integrity of our systems.

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

$63,800 - $123,400

* 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.

• Associate's degree in Information Technology or related field and two years of related experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance.

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or similar field.
• Experience setting up, maintaining, troubleshooting and rebuilding Linux/Unix and Windows operating systems.
• Competency designing and assembling high performance personal computers and servers (including providing specifications to meet computing needs and configuring RAID setups).
• Experience implementing hardware and software virtualization (i.e., VMware, Hyper-V, Kubernetes, and Docker).
• Proficiency in Python and Bash.
• Solid understanding of software-defined networking and experience with complex standalone network maintenance and repair.
• Familiarity with Git Lab CI/CD tools.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities and tight deadlines, while thriving in a collaborative, open-spaced lab location. Comfortable navigating a noisy atmosphere with multiple activities occurring simultaneously, effectively managing distractions to maintain focus and productivity.
• Willingness to travel domestically as needed (less than 15% of the time).
• Existing Department of Energy QL clearance or DoD Secret/Top Secret clearance.

The Mission of department 6554 is to counter autonomous threats to key national facilities and to improve the performance of physical security systems protecting those sites. We…