Sandia National Laboratories is the nation’s premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation. We are a world-class team of scientists, engineers, technologists, postdocs, and visiting researchers—all focused on cutting-edge technology, ranging from homeland defense, global security, biotechnology, and environmental preservation to energy and combustion research, computer security, and nuclear defense. To learn more, visit http://ca.sandia.gov/casite/.

Department Description

The Communication and Network Systems Department provides Sandia/California with communication services, including computer networks, telephone services, and remote-access capabilities. We provide high-speed communications to most locations on-site by maintaining three computer networks that integrate the latest technology with an extensive fiber-optic infrastructure. Our department oversees all site telephone systems; we also coordinate cellular service and pagers for the California site. Our department is responsible for all phases of operations, including design, implementation, and customer service. We emphasize innovation and teamwork, and we seek to provide the site with reliable services while minimizing costs.

Job Description

Sandia National Laboratories is seeking a network engineer with a strong technical background. The successful candidate, who will design, install, and operate network systems and services for the California site, must emphasize network security, performance, and reliability while supporting a diverse user community. Responsibilities will include system design, network configuration, project management, network modeling and simulation, network security, software development for network applications, troubleshooting, interfacing with cybersecurity and desktop support, and coordinating operations with Sandia/New Mexico. The successful candidate will take a lead role in planning system evolution, developing new capabilities, and reengineering existing systems and processes. The network engineer will also be able to take advantage of the wide range of opportunities that our department provides for growth and career development in the expanding communications field.

Apply at: http://sandia.gov/careers/search-openings.html. Click on Search for Openings, and type the Job ID number 63902 into the Keywords box. Click on the Search button to access this job opening, and complete an online application.

About Sandia

Sandia provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and a 401(k) with company-match. Our culture values work-life balance; we offer programs such as flexible work schedules with alternate Fridays off, on-site fitness facilities, and three weeks of vacation. In addition, Sandia/California enjoys close proximity to San Francisco, the Silicon Valley, first-tier universities, and diverse cultural and year-round recreational opportunities.

Sandia National Laboratories is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V. If this position requires a security clearance granted by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), U.S. citizenship and employee eligibility for clearance processing will be required at the time of hire. If you hold dual citizenship and accept a job offer for a position that requires a DOE-granted security clearance, you may be asked by DOE to renounce your foreign citizenship and retain only your U.S. citizenship.