Senior/Principal Network Architect

About Sandia

Sandia National Laboratories is the nation’s premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation, with teams of specialists focused on cutting-edge work in a broad array of areas. Some of the main reasons we love our jobs:

Challenging work with amazing impact that contributes to security, peace, and freedom worldwide
Extraordinary co-workers
Some of the best tools, equipment, and research facilities in the world
Career advancement and enrichment opportunities
Flexible work arrangements for many positions include 9/80 (work 80 hours every two weeks, with every other Friday off) and 4/10 (work 4 ten-hour days each week) compressed workweeks, part-time work, and telecommuting (a mix of onsite work and working from home)
Generous vacations, strong medical and other benefits, competitive 401k, learning opportunities, relocation assistance and amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance*

World-changing technologies. Life-changing careers. Learn more about Sandia at: http://www.sandia.gov
*These benefits vary by job classification.

What Your Job Will Be Like

We are seeking an experienced candidate within the domain of network architecture & engineering for an exciting opportunity designing a wide range of network solutions. In this role (Solutions Architect SE), you will shape the future of wide area networking and the cloud network stack in an automation first organization. You will work closely with research and development organizations to design innovative network solutions to meet mission need.

You will have a strong foundation in both design and engineering along with fantastic operational problem-solving skills. You enjoy mentoring others and relish learning something new every day.

On any given day, you may:

Design and architect Sandia’s network, ensuring it supports current & future needs and ensuring it remains highly available and scalable.
Evaluate and recommend network technologies, hardware, and software solutions.
Troubleshoot and resolve complex network issues to minimize downtime.
Demonstrate adaptability and creativity resolving operational issues and be accountable for minimizing downtime.
Seek feedback and peer review as part of a standardized approach across the entire enterprise organization.
Collaborate with customers and stakeholders to understand and satisfy network requirements.
Conduct sophisticated performance tuning as well as network performance benchmarking on a regular basis.
Apply continuous improvement methodologies and lean heavily on automation to solve complex network problems.
Build, manage and support large scale hybrid networks.
Develop software-based network solutions using Python or other languages used in infrastructure automation.
Work with protocols and technologies such as TCP/UDP, IPv4/IPv6, BGP/MP-BGP, IPSec, VPN, L2 switching, EVPN, VxLAN, IP Routing, etc.

Due to the nature of the work, the selected applicant must be able to work onsite 60% of the time.

Salary Range

$130,100 - $258,900

*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.

Qualifications We Require

B.S. in Engineering, Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or equivalent experience and 6+ years of experience in network engineering.
Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q level security clearance.
Qualifications We Desire

M.S. in Engineering, Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or equivalent experience and 10+ years of experience in network engineering.
Experience designing and implementing network security technologies.
Experience using an automated configuration management system (Terraform, Chef, Puppet, Ansible, Salt, etc.).
Prior leadership experience demonstrating achieving objectives despite challenging timelines, ambiguous requirements, or situations of uncertainty.
About Our Team

The Communication and Network Systems Department provides vital services for Sandia's California Laboratory. These services include telecommunication infrastructure, on premise & cloud-based networks, and cyber security resources. The telecommunications services ranges from providing advanced mobile devices to the most protected communication systems available to satisfy our customer's needs. The multi-layer networking infrastructure utilizes the latest technology specializing in high speed communications and advanced infrastructure management. Our Cyber Security programs provide the assurance that all aspects of our California Laboratory are appropriately managed. Our organization's responsibility includes design, implementation, maintenance, and customer service of each element of our business. Emphasis is placed on cost effectiveness, reliable services, innovative solutions, and teamwork. Our organization provides a wide range of opportunities for career development in the expanding fields of communications, computer networks and security disciplines.

Posting Duration

This posting will be open for application submissions for a minimum of seven (7) calendar days, including the ‘posting date’. Sandia reserves the right to extend the posting date at any time.

Security Clearance

Sandia is required by DOE to conduct a pre-employment drug test and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, law enforcement records, and employment/education verifications. Applicants for employment need to be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship. If you hold more than one citizenship (i.e., of the U.S. and another country), your ability to obtain a security clearance may be impacted.

Applicants offered employment with Sandia are subject to a federal background investigation to meet the requirements for access to classified information or matter if the duties of the position require a DOE security clearance. Substance abuse or illegal drug use, falsification of information, criminal activity, serious misconduct or other indicators of untrustworthiness can cause a clearance to be denied or terminated by DOE, resulting in the inability to perform the duties assigned and subsequent termination of employment.

EEO

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status and any other protected class under state or federal law.

NNSA Requirements for MedPEDs

If you have a Medical Portable Electronic Device (MedPED), such as a pacemaker, defibrillator, drug-releasing pump, hearing aids, or diagnostic equipment and other equipment for measuring, monitoring, and recording body functions such as heartbeat and brain waves, if employed by Sandia National Laboratories you may be required to comply with NNSA security requirements for MedPEDs.

If you have a MedPED and you are selected for an on-site interview at Sandia National Laboratories, there may be additional steps necessary to ensure compliance with NNSA security requirements prior to the interview date.

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