Engineer Technical Staff - Career Growth Potential

We are seeking an analytical Engineer technical staff to join our knowledgeable team at Los Alamos National Laboratory in Los Alamos, NM.
Growing your career as a Full Time Engineer technical staff is an unparalleled opportunity to develop relevant skills.
If you are strong in persuasion, analysis and have the right commitment for the job, then apply for the position of Engineer technical staff at Los Alamos National Laboratory today!

What You Will Do
The Network infrastructure and Engineering (NIE) Division invites you to join our dynamic team as a Senior PKI Engineer. You will assist in maintaining LANL's computer networks and institutional services and LANL's cyber security programs. You will provide PKI support as well as systems administration services for the operating systems and application infrastructure that support LANL enterprise and business systems. Additionally, you and the team will provide support services for the hardware, software and tools used to operate and manage NIE's datacenters and networks.
On any given day, you may be asked to perform the following:
Installing, configuring, and maintaining new and existing operating systems in Linux and/or Windows physical and virtualized environments. Support the design, build and deployment of enterprise PKI systems and ensure PKI systems comply and adhere to industry best practices. Developing and maintaining documentation that describes system installation and configuration and other procedures as well as developing scripts to automate reoccurring tasks. Researching and recommending innovative and automated approaches for performing system administration tasks and PKI upgrades. Performing regular security monitoring to identify possible vulnerabilities or intrusion attempts. Developing and verifying system backup procedures and ensuring that all required file systems and data are successfully backed up to appropriate media. Verifying the ability to recover systems and data from backup copies. Performing regular system monitoring, verifying the integrity and availability of all hardware, server resources, systems, and key processes. Applying OS patches and upgrades on a regular basis and upgrading administrative tools and utilities. Configuring and adding new services as necessary. What You Need Minimum Job Requirements: Bachelor's degree in a technical field with 8 years related experience; or equivalent experience and education (MS + 5 years; AS + 12 years; No degree + 16 years). Knowledge of modern Unix/Linux and or Windows operating system. Experience with PKI, asymmetric cryptography, understanding the principles of PKI and its practical applications. Demonstrated proficiency writing scripting languages such as Unix shell languages, and/or Windows PowerShell or other relevant scripting languages. Demonstrated knowledge of PKI technology for identity and credential issuance, including credential validations services: local Certification Revocation Lists (CRL) and Online Certificate Status Protocol (OCSP). Knowledge of PIV/MFA authentication, digital signature and encryption on desktops and integration on mobile devices. Experience with commercial Certificate Authority providers. Desired Qualifications: Experience with certificate lifecycle management. Demonstrated knowledge of Access controls using Multifactor Authentication (MFA). Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills and policy writing. Demonstrated ability to successfully plan, design, document, lead and implement complex technical projects. Achievement of Linux (RHCSA, RHCE, RHCVA) certification and/or Microsoft (MCSE). Demonstrated ability to utilize Enterprise Architecture tools to aide in requirements gathering, designing solutions, and process management. Experience in computer and web security and authentication concepts. Demonstrated ability to initiate, design and lead technical efforts. Work Location: The work location for this position is hybrid and is located in Los Alamos, NM. Hybrid is defined as working partially onsite/partially offsite but within 2 hours ground commute of this location. All work locations are at the discretion of management and can change at any time with appropriate notice. Position commitment: 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. Where You Will Work
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) Additional Details 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. Clearance: Q (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* for access to classified matter. This position requires a Q clearance. and obtaining such clearance requires US Citizenship except in extremely rare circumstances. Dependent upon the position, additional authorization to access classified information may be required, which may or may not be available to dual citizens. Receipt of a Q clearance and additional access authorization ultimately is a decision of the Federal Government and not of Triad. Eligibility requirements: To obtain a clearance, an individual must be at least 18 years of age; U.S. citizenship is required except in very limited circumstances. See DOE Order 472.2 for additional information. New-Employment Drug Test: The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing. Although New Mexico and other states have legalized the use of marijuana, use and possession of marijuana remain illegal under federal law. A positive drug test for marijuana will result in termination of employment, even if the use was pre-offer. Regular position: Term status Laboratory employees applying for regular-status positions are converted to regular status. Internal Applicants: Regular appointment employees who have served the required period of continuous service in their current position are eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the required period of continuous service, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. Please refer to Policy Policy P701 for applicant eligibility requirements. Equal Opportunity: Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse and inclusive workforce. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation or preference, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by federal laws and regulations. The Laboratory is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request such an accommodation, please send an email to View email address on jobs.institutedata.com or call View phone number on jobs.institutedata.com option 1.
Employment StatusFull TimeAppointment TypeRegularRegular
Benefits of working as a Engineer technical staff in Los Alamos, NM:
? Unlimited Growth Potential
? Rapid Progression
? Competitive salary