What You Will Do
Join the Information and Technology Organization! We are seeking energetic post baccalaureate students to support the Laboratory's I&T environment. This super division provides direct support within operations of the lab to unclassified and classified mission support needs, as well as technical service to the configuration management services for LANL computing environments. Our team consists of Computing Systems Professionals, Computing Systems Technicians, Cybersecurity professionals, Solution Architects, and IT Managers. Each successful candidate will be provided with a mentor and assigned to a team based on their skills, interests, and needs of the organization.
For full consideration, candidates must possess one of the following degrees (or equivalent): Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, System Administration, or Information Engineering Technology.
This job posting will be used to identify Post Bachelor candidates and match them to open student positions within the CIO organization. Select candidates may be placed with one of the following divisions:
ADS - Application and Data Services
CISO - Chief Information Security Office
ICE - Innovative Customer Experience
ISD - Infrastructure Services Division
PSE - Program Strategy and Execution
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
This category applies to those interns who have been awarded a bachelor's degree within the past three years but have not yet been accepted and enrolled in a graduate program. Post-bachelors' interns may remain in this category for up to two years.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Effective time management skills, detail oriented, and organized
Proven experience collaborating effectively within team environments in various projects
Knowledge or experience with Cybersecurity
Knowledge of or courses taken in Windows, Mac OS X desktop administration
Knowledge of or courses taken in Linux desktop administration
Knowledge of or courses taken in solving software and hardware issues
Knowledge of or experience with hardware or software applications
Desire to learn and build knowledge within the realm of Information and Technology
Education/Experience: BS Degree from an accredited program in computer science or related field completed within the past 3 years with a cumulative GPA of at least a 3.2 on a 4.0 scale.
Desired Qualifications:
Exceptional Customer Service Skills
Knowledge and/or experience within data analytics
PMP or related Scrum certifications (CSM, PSM, PSPO, or similar
Knowledge of / or experience with hardware or software hard drive encryption
Courses taken or vendor certification (Apple Mac or Microsoft Windows)
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.
Note to Applicants:
A resume and current transcript, showing the above requirements, is required.
Applicants must submit a comprehensive cover letter that addresses job requirements of the position, if applicable the desired skills, and eligibility.
Your cover letter or resume should provide contact information for 2-4 references who are familiar with your capabilities as related to this job.
Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People's Republic of China-including the special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macau-as well as citizens of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea), and the Russian Federation, who are not Lawful Permanent Residents ("green card" holders) are prohibited from accessing facilities that support the mission, functions, and operations of national security laboratories and nuclear weapons production facilities, which includes Los Alamos National Laboratory.
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)
Additional Details
Directive 206.2 - Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2 (https://directives.nnsa.doe.gov/supplemental-directive/sd-0206-0002) . 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 (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 (https://www.directives.doe.gov/directives-documents/400-series/0472.2-BOrder-A/@Aimages/file) for additional information.
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.
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 (https://int.lanl.gov/policy/documents/P701.pdf) for applicant eligibility requirement s.
Equal Opportunity: Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to protected categories such as 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, state, and local 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 call (505)-664-6947 opt. 3.
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