Cleared Software Systems Engineer - Public Key Infrastructure, Hybrid

About Sandia:

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 amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance*

  World-changing technologies. Life-changing careers. Learn more about Sandia at: http://www.sandia.gov

  *These benefits vary by job classification.

What Your Job Will Be Like:

The Enterprise IT Tools and Services Department is seeking a dedicated and experienced Software Systems Engineer to join our Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) team. This role is critical in ensuring secure communications and data integrity across the organization. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in PKI solutions, digital certificates, and secure email encryption, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

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

• Implement, maintain, and optimize the Sandia PKI environment and services to support organizational operations

• Provide technical support and training to users on PKI tools and services, ensuring effective utilization and troubleshooting of issues

• Develop and enhance PKI solutions, including the creation of user experiences and interface designs for software features and products

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to plan and execute new deployments of PKI-related applications, maintaining version control, deployment, and user support

• Conduct testing and verification of PKI solutions, ensuring they are secure, up-to-date, and aligned with organizational requirements

• Research and evaluate new software technologies and industry trends to enhance PKI solutions.

• Document and maintain program-specific documents, such as instructional guides and user operations handbooks

  The selected applicant can work a combination of onsite and offsite work. The selected applicant must live within a reasonable distance for commuting to the assigned work location when necessary.

Salary Range:

$85,100 - $164,100

*Salary range is estimated, and actual salary will be determined after consideration of the selected candidate's experience and qualifications, and application of any approved geographic salary differential.

Qualifications We Require:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, or a related filed; or equivalent (AS + 4 years or no degree + 8 years)

• Experience with implementing and managing Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) solutions

• Experience with Secure Multipurpose Internet Mail Extensions (S/MIME) and digital certificates

• An active DOE Q clearance, or equivalent is required to start

Qualifications We Desire:

• Knowledge of security and compliance standards to ensure development solutions comply with organizational, federal, and industry regulations

• Demonstrated initiative in dealing with challenging problems and implementing creative solutions

• Experience in developing test plans and performing testing

• Ability to document infrastructure processes and services

• Demonstrated ability to organize, prioritize, and follow through to completion on multiple tasks, often under strict deadlines

• Knowledge of PKI lifecycle and certificate management

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex PKI-related issues

• Excellent communication skills, capable of collaborating with cross-functional teams and conveying technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders

About Our Team:

Department 09762 is responsible for Production Tools, Cross Domain Solutions, Integrated Solutions, Sandia-wide Software Site/Volume Licensing, and Data Encryption at rest and in transit. We are committed to delivering secure and reliable IT solutions to support Sandia's mission and operational goals.

Posting Duration:

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.

Security Clearance:

Sandia is required by DOE to conduct a pre-employment drug test and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, law enforcement records, and employment/education verifications. Applicants for employment need to be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship. If you hold more than one citizenship (i.e., of the U.S. and another country), your ability to obtain a security clearance may be impacted.

Applicants offered employment with Sandia are subject to a federal background investigation to meet the requirements for access to classified information or matter if the duties of the position require a DOE security clearance. Substance abuse or illegal drug use, falsification of information, criminal activity, serious misconduct or other indicators of untrustworthiness can cause a clearance to be denied or terminated by DOE, resulting in the inability to perform the duties assigned and subsequent termination of employment.

EEO:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status and any other protected class under state or federal law.

NNSA Requirements for MedPEDs:

If you have a Medical Portable Electronic Device (MedPED), such as a pacemaker, defibrillator, drug-releasing pump, hearing aids, or diagnostic equipment and other equipment for measuring, monitoring, and recording body functions such as heartbeat and brain waves, if employed by Sandia National Laboratories you may be required to comply with NNSA security requirements for MedPEDs.

If you have a MedPED and you are selected for an on-site interview at Sandia National Laboratories, there may be additional steps necessary to ensure compliance with NNSA security requirements prior to the interview date.

Job ID: 695195

Job Family: IT

Regular/Temporary Position: R

Full/Part-Time Status: F