What Your Job Will Be Like:

　　The Component, Science, Engineering, and Production department, org 7577, is seeking a highly motivated IT/Cyber Information Assurance year-round, technical intern to join our supportive and highly collaborative team responsible for providing IT and cyber assurance services to Sandia's Manufacturing Center (7500). The successful candidate is a self-starter who has a broad interest in IT and Cyber, specifically, an interest in Oracle Manufacturing COTS, system administration, networking, and cyber assurance/security plan work. This position is customer focused and requires troubleshooting and problem solving related to complex processes and highly specialized equipment. The department performs a variety of IT and cyber assurance work in support of one Sandia's largest mission centers and is an excellent opportunity for an enterprising candidate seeking to broaden their IT/Cyber experience.

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

　　Perform system administration duties, including but not limited to, software installation, patching, and upgrading; hardware installation; network security, maintenance, monitoring; and troubleshooting related issues.Install a wide variety of Operational Technology Equipment on the center's Unclassified Operational Technology Network (UOTN).Develop, administer, and document the configuration and security of distributed computing systems, including operating systems, shared components, and networks.Ensure that all software, hardware, and firmware changes are recorded per established configuration management procedures.Ensure that systems are operated, maintained, and disposed of in accordance with applicable governing policies and procedures.Implement vendor-supplied authentication, auditing, and other security-relevant features.Conduct periodic reviews and audits to ensure compliance with established government information assurance security policies and procedures.Assist with coordination and communication with business area managers and professional staff on system security compliance and information assurance technical assistance.Assist with the creation of system security plans and authorization agreements that meet certification and accreditation requirements.Report all security incidents to specified authorities; investigates, documents, and reports incidents; and provides protective and corrective measures in response to such incidents.

　　While some hybrid work is possible, due to the nature of the work, the selected applicant must be able to work on-site.

　　Qualifications We Require:

　　You bring the confidence and skills to be eligible for the job by meeting these minimum requirements:

　　Currently attending and enrolled full time in a related accredited undergraduate programMinimum cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0Ability to work up to 25 hours per week during the academic year, and up to 40 hours per week during the summerU.S. citizenship

　　Qualifications We Desire:

　　Currently enrolled in an accredited, undergraduate program in computer science, computer engineering, management information systems, information technology, or similar STEM-related field.Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0 (3.5/4.0 preferred).Interest in the Nuclear Deterrence (ND) manufacturing domain.Ability to work up to 20 hours per week during the academic year and up to 40 hours per week during the summer.Demonstrated customer service skills.Self-starter that can work well both on teams and as an individual.Interest in working in a fast-paced environment.Eager, willing, and able to learn new technical skills.Experience with cyber security, information assurance, information security, network/system administration, and/or operational technology.Experience researching, evaluating, and applying IT and/or cyber security requirements, directives, guidance, and policies to IT systems.Active DOE L clearance with the ability to obtain a DOE Q clearance.

　　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.

　　About Our Team:

　　The Component, Science, Engineering, and Production (CSEP) Department (org. 7577) provides cyber technology products and services to customers throughout Sandia's Component, Science, Engineering, and Production center (org. 7500). The mission-centric work performed by the department is highly varied, challenging, interesting, and often visible to upper management. Department 7577's embedded, IT and cyber security team has deep knowledge and experience with manufacturing products, processes, and people, and we partner extensively with colleagues across Sandia's CIO organization (IT and Cyber). The department also provides Oracle manufacturing operational support and expertise; computer science support and small application development; reporting, visualization, and analytics; and production test system support (PTS) to the center.

　　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 worldwideExtraordinary co-workersSome of the best tools, equipment, and research facilities in the worldCareer advancement and enrichment opportunitiesFlexible 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 vacations, 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.govThese benefits vary by job classification.

　　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: 692306