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Los Alamos National Laboratory · 15 hours ago

Computing Systems Professional 3

Los Alamos, NM

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

Los Alamos National Laboratory is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. The Computing and Artificial Intelligence Division is seeking a Computing Systems Professional to support, lead, and expand its hardware and software systems, focusing on optimizing computer resources for research needs and participating in research efforts around novel hardware performance and software stack requirements.

Security

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Establish and administer servers and the software stack supporting research needs for the division on both internal and external facing networks

Lead in assessing, planning, and optimizing computer resources for emerging research efforts and visiting researchers

Participate in research efforts around novel hardware performance and its software stack requirements

Formulate and test hypotheses, investigate alternative solutions, and recommend solutions to technical problems

Install and administer production Internet application applications using Linux system services and resources such as Apache, nginx, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and anacron

Qualification

Linux system administrationEthernet networkingScripting BashScripting PythonContainer applicationsCI/CD workflowsAI technologyTechnical writingInterpersonal skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Knowledge of building, configuring, administering, and troubleshooting production Linux computer systems and peripheral devices

Experience with Ethernet networking, including VLAN configuration, administration, and management, as well as demonstrated experience configuring and managing Ethernet switch and routing hardware

Experience in formulating and testing hypotheses, investigating alternative solutions, and recommending solutions to technical problems

Strong interpersonal and communication skills demonstrated ability to work effectively within a team environment, as well as demonstrated ability to initiate, design, and execute projects

Excellent oral and written communication skills, including technical writing

Position requires a bachelor's degree and 8 years related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation

At this level, applicable advanced vendor and/or professional certification is desirable

Strong command line Linux operating system skills, working knowledge of or experience with hardware and software security best practices, and experience scripting in Bash, Perl, Python, or similar languages

Experience with container applications such as Kubernetes, Docker, Podman, and/or Charliecloud

Experience with CI/CD software development workflows using git and gitlab runners

Experience with AI technology, including hardware, inference endpoint software, and benchmarking

Understanding of LANL policies and requirements as they pertain to computing security and compliance

Experience with research computing and software technologies as they pertain to modern architectures such as vector processors and GPUs

Active DOE Q Clearance