Linux/Windows System Administrator (Computing Systems Tec 5)

Organization Name

XIT-CSS/Classified Systems Service

What You Will Do

The Classified Systems Services group (XIT-CSS) is currently seeking an energetic and customer focused Computing Systems Technician (CST) to provide Linux and Windows system administration on the classified network. The successful candidate will work on a team supporting customers in the LANL Advanced Engineering Analysis Group (W-13) located in the National Security Sciences Building (NSSB).

The CST-5 will work independently and with other team members on several diverse IT related projects and will be responsible for providing end-user and enterprise level computing, network, and technical support.

Computing Systems Tec 5 ($65,200-$103,500):

The successful candidate will perform the following, including but not limited to:

Assume a technical role in the design, integration, and support of a Linux and Windows environment.
Installing, configuring, and troubleshooting desktops, workstations, and servers in a heterogeneous computing environment.
Testing and evaluating commercial and Laboratory developed software for quality control and proper operation.
Enforcing strict password policies, data integrity and file system security for the desktop environment.
Communicating highly technical information to both technical and non-technical personnel.
Planning, implementing, and deploying application and operating system upgrades.
Recommending hardware and software solutions, including new acquisitions and upgrades.
Supporting customers, primarily in the classified environment.

What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements:

Demonstrated experience performing system administration of computers running a Linux/Unix OS and knowledge of Windows Server operating systems (to include Active Directory).
Experience installing and configuring Linux desktops or servers and troubleshooting issues.
Experience resolving Linux/Windows interoperability issues.
Experience using automated installation and configuration management tools.
Experience troubleshooting problems using, SSH, RDP or similar desktop automation system utilities to remotely administer systems.
Experience solving complex desktop issues.
Experience planning and implementing network security measures.
Experience using a call tracking system.
Experience leading a technical project or systems upgrade.
Extensive experience interacting with customers and peers in a professional and responsive manner, including mentoring or giving presentations.

Desired Skills:

Microsoft and/or Linux Certifications in a current OS.
Experience supporting a virtual desktop environment.
Experience using or supporting technology such as VMWARE, or PCoIP in a classified computing environment.

Essential Job Functions (can perform with or without reasonable accommodation): Carrying 10-20 pounds

Education: Position typically requires a high school diploma and four-to-six years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. At this level, additional training, certification, and/or education may be expected, including associate’s degrees and graduation from technical institutions.

Notes to Applicants:

Please provide a comprehensive cover letter detailing how you meet the minimum and desired qualifications for the job.
Some travel may be required, typically for training and technical conferences

Additional Details:

Clearance: Q (Position will be cleared to this level). Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements* for access to classified matter.

*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.

Regular position: Term status Laboratory employees applying for regular-status positions are converted to regular status.

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 regards 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 applyhelp@lanl.gov or call 1-505-665-4444 option 1.

Where You Will Work
Located in northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. LANL enhances national security by ensuring the safety and reliability of the U.S. nuclear stockpile, developing technologies to reduce threats from weapons of mass destruction, and solving problems related to energy, environment, infrastructure, health, and global security concerns.

eXperience IT (XIT) is responsible for the desktop and server support for computing environments at the Laboratory. The division is organized around field support groups that are focused on supporting unclassified and classified programmatic and mission support needs, and a technical services group that provides the enterprise level configuration management services for these computing environments.

Appointment Type

Regular

Minimum Salary

65200

Maximum Salary

103500