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We are seeking a Solutions Architect 4 (SA-4) to join Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL)’s Special Security IT & Cyber Operations (SSO-3) team. In this role, you will serve as the primary network architect for critical classified networks accredited by DOE-IN in support of multiple Strategic Intelligence Partnership Projects operating in classified environments. You will be responsible for the implementation of next‑generation routing, switching, and firewalls for both red‑side and black‑side communications to meet current and emerging mission needs.

This position plays a critical role in protecting national security systems and ensuring compliance with federal and intelligence community cybersecurity frameworks. You will work closely with multidisciplinary technical teams, coordinating implementations to enable High Performance Computing, Linux infrastructure, storage platforms, Windows infrastructure, and more.

• Extensive experience managing networking equipment in both SCIF and SAPF environments for sponsors with varying requirements and implementation preference.
• Expert‑level knowledge of Cisco routing and switching for LAN, WAN, and data fabric implementations within an accredited context.
• Expert‑level knowledge of secure network deployments.
• Experience with router and switch hardening to STIG.
• Proven ability to lead and execute complex deployments of networks to both local and remote‑managed sites.
• Experience participating in change management for accredited systems.
• Deep understanding of secure systems engineering and cybersecurity principles.
• Mastery of vulnerability management for networking equipment.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and effectively manage competing priorities in high‑consequence environments.
• Expert knowledge and demonstrated application of current and future network, telecommunication, data management, security, hardware, software development, and systems programming technologies, how they interoperate, and how to architect complex solutions.
• Demonstrated excellent written and oral communication skills, organizational and project management skills.
• Demonstrated team‑building experience with technologists.

Position requires a bachelor's degree and 12 years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation. At this level, advanced professional certification or postgraduate study is expected.

• Router head: DOE-IN appointed expert trusted with implementation of JWICS‑facing switches and routers on accredited networks.
• COMSEC:
  Experience configuring and deploying HAIPEs / taclanes.
• Secure Systems Integration:
  Knowledge of firewall implementations (Palo Alto), IPS / IDS (Cisco), cross‑domain solutions (CDS), data flow protections for classified workloads, and secure VOIP (CUCM).
• Leadership and Mentorship:
  Proven experience mentoring technical staff, leading teams, and managing cybersecurity projects in mission‑critical environments.
• Technical Innovation:
  Demonstrated ability to identify, evaluate, and deploy emerging networking tools and technologies.
• Education:
  
  Graduate degree in Cybersecurity, Engineering Management, Networking, or Systems Engineering preferred.
• Technical
  
  Certifications:
  
  CCNP, ITIL, TACLANE Encryptor Operator preferred.
• Security
  
  Certifications:
  
  Security+, CISSP, CAP, CISM, or comparable professional cybersecurity certification preferred.
• Clearance:
  Active DOE Q or DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.

The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management.

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. ... The position commitment for this position is 1 year.

Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act,…