Classified Network Professional; Network Professional

What You Will Do

The Special Security IT and Cyber Operations group (SSO-3) in the Sensitive and Special Operations (SSO) Division is seeking an experienced Network Professional to join our IT Development Team. We are looking for a dedicated IT professional who is inquisitive and has an analytical mind, always evaluating and developing solutions to difficult problems. On the IT Development Team, you will work with an elite team who supports and maintains the Los Alamos National Laboratory Field Intelligence Element (FIE) classified networks.

You will be a trusted advisor, providing leadership and expertise as you collaborate with IT professionals and technicians to resolve network issues and develop solutions. As a subject matter expert, you will perform duties related to implementation and maintenance of LANL’s classified networks, as well as support the operation of LANL FIE networks.

• Advanced knowledge and experience of current network technology including network protocols (IP, BGP, OSPF, P , GRE), network infrastructure elements including services and related protocols
• Knowledgeable of the 7 Layer OSI Model, LAN Interconnections (Routing, Bridging, Switching), and Basic WAN
• Advanced knowledge and demonstrated experience managing windows servers and installed applications

• Advanced knowledge of TCP/IP networking and troubleshooting connectivity issues
• Experience and knowledge providing solutions for an extensive and diverse range of complex network problems
• Demonstrated experience provisioning & administering network equipment
• Experience running network traffic analysis via packet capture software

• Excellent written and oral technical communication skills as demonstrated by ability to communicate complicated technology concepts to key stakeholders and colleagues
• Proven track record working as a productive member of an interdisciplinary team, including the demonstrated ability to train and mentor junior technicians and work under minimal supervision

• Demonstrated experience designing, implementing and/or supporting at least three of the following: BGP, OSPF, VLANs, VPNs, IPSEC, Cisco IOS & NX-OS, Juniper, ACLs and IP subnetting
• Demonstrated experience with fiber/copper including (tracing and running cables, types of fiber and associated optics) Cisco devices, and Arista switches
• Experience administering and maintaining enterprise-level wireless. Demonstrated experience troubleshooting Ethernet, VPN (IPSec, SSL), VoIP, TCP/IP
• Experience with installing, configuring, and managing Type 1 IP encryption devices

• Demonstrated experience with network monitoring tools such as solarwinds, hpna, spectrum, and BMC Remedy or other incident management tools
• Experience with Linux administration, network administration, workflow processes, configuration documentation and creating /modifying network Diagrams (Visio, Office)
• Experience using LANL, DOE-IN, and/or other federal agency systems

Cisco or Juniper certifications preferred

This position requires a Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of eight years of technical experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Along with your resume, a detailed cover letter is required explaining how you meet each of the minimum requirements and applicable desired qualifications.

Active DOE "Q/SCI" clearance

This position will be physically located in Los Alamos, NM.

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 maternity and parental leave
• Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)
• Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
• Flexible schedules and time off (paid…