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Oak Ridge National Laboratory · 2 weeks ago

Full Stack Information Technology System Engineer

Oak Ridge, TN

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) is a U.S. Department of Energy national laboratory focused on addressing the nation’s most pressing challenges. They are hiring a Full Stack Information Technology System Engineer responsible for the design, development, integration, deployment, and sustainment of complex systems that include both software and hardware components.

Advanced MaterialsClean EnergyEnergyEnergy ManagementManufacturingNuclearRenewable Energy

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Define and analyze system requirements; work with stakeholders to capture needs and translate them into system and software design

Architect, develop and integrate full-stack solutions: front-end (UI/UX), middleware/API, backend services, databases, infrastructure, and associated system components

Develop software (front-end and back-end), APIs, services, and microservices; design database schemas; manage data flows and storage

Work on deployment/infrastructure: virtualization, networks, security, system integration

Establish system architecture and infrastructure design: servers, network, storage, compute, security (including access controls, encryption, monitoring)

Use systems engineering processes (life-cycle management, traceability, verification & validation, configuration management) to ensure system reliability, maintainability, scalability, and performance

Ensure secure system design: implement best practices for cyber security, secure communications, network segmentation, and compliance with relevant standards

Participate in integration and system testing, performance tuning, fault-diagnosis, and support of deployed systems

Monitor and maintain system operations, including system health, automation, logging/alerting, and continuous improvement

Document system architectures, design decisions, interfaces, deployments, operational procedures, and support hand-off/training materials

Collaborate with cross-functional teams: software developers, hardware/infrastructure engineers, network engineers, security teams, users, and operations

Stay current with emerging technologies, recommend improvements or upgrades, and lead proof-of-concepts or prototype efforts as needed

Interface with software development to troubleshoot and resolve integration issues

Deliver ORNL’s mission by aligning behaviors, priorities, and interactions with our core values of Impact, Integrity, Teamwork, Safety, and Service. Promote equal opportunity by fostering a respectful workplace – in how we treat one another, work together, and measure success

Qualification

Full-stack developmentDatabase designSystem integrationAPIsSystems engineeringProblem-solvingCollaborationCommunication

Required

Active DOE Q, active DOD Top Secret, or active DOD TS/SCI clearance is required for consideration

A BS degree in computer science, computer engineering, information technology, information systems, science, engineering, business, or a related discipline and a minimum of eight (8) to twelve (12) years of aligned professional experience in systems/software engineering is required for consideration. An overall combination of equivalent education and experience may be considered

+ MS and PhD degree holders in the same fields of study are also encouraged to apply: MS degree holders should have a minimum of seven (7) to ten (10) years of relevant and aligned experience in systems/software engineering. PhD holders should have up to four (4) to six (6) years of relevant and aligned experience in systems/software engineering

Proven experience in full-stack development: front-end technologies and back-end technologies

Experience with database systems and schema design

Familiarity with infrastructure and system integration (OS, servers, virtualization / containerization, network)

Experience with APIs and understand end-to-end system communication

Understanding of system architecture, lifecycle, integration, configuration management, and systems engineering fundamentals

Strong problem-solving skills, ability to manage complex systems across multiple layers, excellent collaboration and communication skills

Preferred

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Motivated self-starter with the ability to work independently and to participate creatively in collaborative teams across the laboratory

Ability to function well in a fast-paced research environment, set priorities to accomplish multiple tasks within deadlines, and adapt to ever changing needs