Windows Systems Administrator (Computing Systems Professional 2/3)
- Req. Number: IRC133232
- Organization : SSO-3/Special Security IT & Cyber Operations
- City, State: Los Alamos, New Mexico
What You Will Do
This position will be filled at either a Computing Systems Professional 2 / Computing Systems Professional 3 level, depending on the skills of the selected candidate. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if the candidate is hired at the higher level.
Computing Systems Professional 2 $83,900 - $136,600
The Sensitive and Special Operations Division (SSO) is seeking a self-motivated and experienced Windows System Administrator to work as a member of the Special Security IT & Cyber Operations (SSO-3) Windows Services Team. The Windows Services Team builds and supports multiple accredited Windows computing environments in support of critical intelligence missions for national security. Candidates will be expected to provide technical support with a working knowledge of a wide range of issues and solve IT problems in support of the mission, creating and maintaining secure and compliant Windows IT resources and platforms.
Computing Systems Professional 3 $101,700 - $168,200
In addition to the roles and responsibilities of a Computing Systems Professional 2, a Computing Systems Professional 3 will be expected to be a self-motivated and experienced Windows System Administrator to work as a member of the SSO-3 Windows Services Team. The Windows Services Team builds and supports multiple accredited Windows computing environments in support of critical intelligence missions for national security. Candidates will be expected to independently solve tough IT problems with an advanced working knowledge in support of the mission, creating and maintaining secure and compliant Windows IT resources and platforms.
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
Technical Knowledge
In addition to the requirements outlined above, qualification at the higher level requires:
Technical Knowledge
Education/Experience at CSP2: Position requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and a minimum of 4 years related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.
Education/Experience at CSP3: 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, advanced vendor and/or professional certifications are desired.
Desired Qualifications:
Work Environment:
Work Location: The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management.
Position commitment: 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. If an employee has not served the time required, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. The position commitment for this position is 1 year.
Note to Applicants: 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. If an employee has not served the time required, they may only apply for In addition to the resume or CV, you must include a cover letter addressing each of the minimum job requirements and/or desired skills.
Where You Will Work
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:
Directive 206.2 - Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2. Please note that this requirement applies only to citizens of the United States. Foreign nationals are subject to a similar requirement under DOE Order 142.3A.
Clearance: Q/SCI (Position will be cleared to this level). Selected applicants will be subject to a background investigation conducted by or on behalf of the Federal Government, and must meet eligibility requirements* for access to classified matter. This position requires a Q clearance. and obtaining such clearance requires US Citizenship except in extremely rare circumstances. Dependent upon the position, additional authorization to access classified information may be required, which may or may not be available to dual citizens. Receipt of a Q clearance and additional access authorization ultimately is a decision of the Federal Government and not of Triad.
*Eligibility requirements: To obtain a clearance, an individual must be at least 18 years of age; U.S. citizenship is required except in very limited circumstances. See DOE Order 472.2 for additional information.
No Clearance: Position does not require a security clearance. Selected candidates will be subject to drug testing and other pre-employment background checks.
New-Employment Drug Test: The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing. Although New Mexico and other states have legalized the use of marijuana, use and possession of marijuana remain illegal under federal law. A positive drug test for marijuana will result in termination of employment, even if the use was pre-offer.
Regular position: Term status Laboratory employees applying for regular-status positions are converted to regular status.
Internal Applicants: Regular appointment employees who have served the required period of continuous service in their current position are eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the required period of continuous service, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. Please refer to Policy Policy P701 for applicant eligibility requirements.
Equal Opportunity: Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse and inclusive workforce. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by federal laws and regulations. The Laboratory is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request such an accommodation, please send an email to applyhelp@lanl.gov or call1-505-664-6947 option 2.
This position will be filled at either a Computing Systems Professional 2 / Computing Systems Professional 3 level, depending on the skills of the selected candidate. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if the candidate is hired at the higher level.
Computing Systems Professional 2 $83,900 - $136,600
The Sensitive and Special Operations Division (SSO) is seeking a self-motivated and experienced Windows System Administrator to work as a member of the Special Security IT & Cyber Operations (SSO-3) Windows Services Team. The Windows Services Team builds and supports multiple accredited Windows computing environments in support of critical intelligence missions for national security. Candidates will be expected to provide technical support with a working knowledge of a wide range of issues and solve IT problems in support of the mission, creating and maintaining secure and compliant Windows IT resources and platforms.
Computing Systems Professional 3 $101,700 - $168,200
In addition to the roles and responsibilities of a Computing Systems Professional 2, a Computing Systems Professional 3 will be expected to be a self-motivated and experienced Windows System Administrator to work as a member of the SSO-3 Windows Services Team. The Windows Services Team builds and supports multiple accredited Windows computing environments in support of critical intelligence missions for national security. Candidates will be expected to independently solve tough IT problems with an advanced working knowledge in support of the mission, creating and maintaining secure and compliant Windows IT resources and platforms.
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
Technical Knowledge
- Demonstrated proficiency in configuring, deploying, and administrating Windows workstations in an accredited environment.
- Proficiency with Active Directory and Windows Server functionality (GPOs, domain management, WSUS, etc).
- Familiarity with modern desktop hardware specifications, including the ability to specify computing resources based on user requirements.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to translate technical terms to layperson's terms and present them to audiences outside of organization.
- Skill in working closely with customers and suppliers to define expectations and mutual responsibilities.
- Demonstrated success integrating with Cybersecurity, including following all applicable Cybersecurity process, integration of Cybersecurity guidance into systems integration and maintenance, and advising Cybersecurity on IT solutions to Cybersecurity issues.
In addition to the requirements outlined above, qualification at the higher level requires:
Technical Knowledge
- Ability to solve problems across an enterprise using automated tools or automation (WSUS, Ivanti, Tanium, SCCM / Endpoint Manager, etc).
- Experience documenting system configurations, creating deployment guides, and writing standard operating procedures for both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Ability to guide and mentor junior system administrators, enabling other teams' IT operations through effective documentation of problem-solving, automation, process creation, or collaboration.
- Familiarity with formal IT project management methodologies with the ability to interpret mission requirements into IT needs, break down needs into tasks, and perform or delegate tasks to create or maintain computing infrastructure.
Education/Experience at CSP2: Position requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and a minimum of 4 years related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.
Education/Experience at CSP3: 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, advanced vendor and/or professional certifications are desired.
Desired Qualifications:
- Experience integrating Dell PowerEdge servers, including familiarity with IDRAC, RAID, and Windows OS deployment.
- Experience with basic network configurations.
- Experience integrating solutions into a wider WAN / domain.
- Experience with Confluence and JIRA, not only for documentation but also for project management.
- Active Q, or TS//SCI clearance.
Work Environment:
Work Location: The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management.
Position commitment: 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. If an employee has not served the time required, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. The position commitment for this position is 1 year.
Note to Applicants: 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. If an employee has not served the time required, they may only apply for In addition to the resume or CV, you must include a cover letter addressing each of the minimum job requirements and/or desired skills.
Where You Will Work
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 childbirth and parental leave
- Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)
- Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
- Flexible schedules and time off (PTO and holidays)
- Onsite gyms and wellness programs
- Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50 mile radius)
Directive 206.2 - Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2. Please note that this requirement applies only to citizens of the United States. Foreign nationals are subject to a similar requirement under DOE Order 142.3A.
Clearance: Q/SCI (Position will be cleared to this level). Selected applicants will be subject to a background investigation conducted by or on behalf of the Federal Government, and must meet eligibility requirements* for access to classified matter. This position requires a Q clearance. and obtaining such clearance requires US Citizenship except in extremely rare circumstances. Dependent upon the position, additional authorization to access classified information may be required, which may or may not be available to dual citizens. Receipt of a Q clearance and additional access authorization ultimately is a decision of the Federal Government and not of Triad.
*Eligibility requirements: To obtain a clearance, an individual must be at least 18 years of age; U.S. citizenship is required except in very limited circumstances. See DOE Order 472.2 for additional information.
No Clearance: Position does not require a security clearance. Selected candidates will be subject to drug testing and other pre-employment background checks.
New-Employment Drug Test: The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing. Although New Mexico and other states have legalized the use of marijuana, use and possession of marijuana remain illegal under federal law. A positive drug test for marijuana will result in termination of employment, even if the use was pre-offer.
Regular position: Term status Laboratory employees applying for regular-status positions are converted to regular status.
Internal Applicants: Regular appointment employees who have served the required period of continuous service in their current position are eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the required period of continuous service, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. Please refer to Policy Policy P701 for applicant eligibility requirements.
Equal Opportunity: Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse and inclusive workforce. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by federal laws and regulations. The Laboratory is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request such an accommodation, please send an email to applyhelp@lanl.gov or call1-505-664-6947 option 2.
