Intern, Technical Undergraduate Year Round - Technical Security Systems, Onsite

What Your Job Will Be Like:

We are seeking a Intern Year Round - Technical Undergrad

On any given day, you may be called on to:

• Collaborate with team members responding to national security needs
• Work with partner organizations across a variety of areas allowing you to learn more about Sandia and its Mission
• Work very closely with the other members of the department by joining a high functioning team within the Technical Security Systems (TSS) department which consists of a Security Operations Center (SOC) and is the central communications hub of the security systems. The second area entails field operations which consists of design, installation, maintenance and testing on‑site security and surveillance hardware. The third area researches the requirements and tests components and systems to assure that they meet strict standards and guidelines.
• Team with all members of the organization to learn and contribute to the overall effectiveness of the site electronic security system, computer network/ infrastructure, engineering drawings, and project management .

At Sandia, we value the important work done by our interns and its contribution to National Security. Because of this, our interns earn competitive pay rates. Our pay structure is based on earned credit hours, classification, and degree level. Your pay rate will be determined during the hire process and included in your offer package. You can view the Intern Pay Rate chart here (https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).)

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• Currently attending and enrolled full time in a related accredited undergraduate program
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0
• Ability to work up to 25 hours per week during the academic year, and up to 40 hours per week during the summer
• Ability to secure and maintain a U.S. security clearance which requires U.S. citizenship

Note:

If you have not earned a HS diploma or equivalent, please apply to a high school intern position.

• Electrical, Mechanical, or Computer Engineering Major, or related field
• Excellent teaming and communication skills
• Career interests in Safeguards and Security at a national laboratory

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.

The Technical Security Systems (TSS) department at Sandia National Laboratories (SNL) provides a secure, robust, and sustainable electronic security system in support of Sandia's critical missions. The department is responsible for sustaining this security system at an acceptable level that meets Department of Energy (DOE) requirements. This is achieved by implementing high level standards and configuration control to the security systems followed by structured, preventive, and corrective maintenance processes.

The TSS department interfaces and integrates with other departments within the Safeguards and Security Center which include Physical Security, Personnel Security, and the Protective Force. In addition to supporting the electronic security systems at SNL-NM, TSS provides program and technical support to several remote sites within the US.

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 vacation, strong medical and other benefits, competitive 401k, learning opportunities, relocation assistance and…