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What You Will Do We are seeking a Solutions Architect 4 (SA-4) to join Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL)’s Special Security IT & Cyber Operations (SSO-3) team. In this role, you will serve as the primary network architect for critical classified networks accredited by DOE-IN in support of multiple Strategic Intelligence Partnership Projects operating in classified environments. You will be responsible for the implementation of next‑generation routing, switching, and firewalls for both red‑side and black‑side communications to meet current and emerging mission needs. This position plays a critical role in protecting national security systems and ensuring compliance with federal and intelligence community cybersecurity frameworks. You will work closely with multidisciplinary technical teams, coordinating implementations to enable High Performance Computing, Linux infrastructure, storage platforms, Windows infrastructure, and more.
What You Need Minimum Job Requirements
Extensive experience managing networking equipment in both SCIF and SAPF environments for sponsors with varying requirements and implementation preference.
Expert‑level knowledge of Cisco routing and switching for LAN, WAN, and data fabric implementations within an accredited context.
Expert‑level knowledge of secure network deployments.
Experience with router and switch hardening to STIG.
Proven ability to lead and execute complex deployments of networks to both local and remote‑managed sites.
Experience participating in change management for accredited systems.
Deep understanding of secure systems engineering and cybersecurity principles.
Mastery of vulnerability management for networking equipment.
Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and effectively manage competing priorities in high‑consequence environments.
Expert knowledge and demonstrated application of current and future network, telecommunication, data management, security, hardware, software development, and systems programming technologies, how they interoperate, and how to architect complex solutions.
Demonstrated excellent written and oral communication skills, organizational and project management skills.
Demonstrated team‑building experience with technologists.
Education/Experience Position requires a bachelor's degree and 12 years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation. At this level, advanced professional certification or postgraduate study is expected.
Desired Qualifications
Routerhead: DOE-IN appointed expert trusted with implementation of JWICS‑facing switches and routers on accredited networks.
COMSEC: Experience configuring and deploying HAIPEs / taclanes.
Secure Systems Integration: Knowledge of firewall implementations (Palo Alto), IPS / IDS (Cisco), cross‑domain solutions (CDS), data flow protections for classified workloads, and secure VOIP (CUCM).
Leadership and Mentorship: Proven experience mentoring technical staff, leading teams, and managing cybersecurity projects in mission‑critical environments.
Technical Innovation: Demonstrated ability to identify, evaluate, and deploy emerging networking tools and technologies.
Education: Graduate degree in Cybersecurity, Engineering Management, Networking, or Systems Engineering preferred.
Technical Certifications: CCNP, ITIL, TACLANE Encryptor Operator preferred.
Security Certifications: Security+, CISSP, CAP, CISM, or comparable professional cybersecurity certification preferred.
Clearance: Active DOE Q or DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
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. ... The position commitment for this position is 1 year.
Note to Applicants Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People's Republic of China ... are prohibited from accessing facilities that support the mission, functions, and operations of national security laboratories and nuclear weapons production facilities.
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. 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. 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 U.S. Citizenship except in extremely rare circumstances.
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. ... A positive drug test for marijuana will result in termination of employment.
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. ... Please refer to Policy P701 for applicant eligibility requirements.
Incentive Compensation Program Position is eligible to participate in the Triad Incentive Compensation Program. ...
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. ... To request such an accommodation, please send an email to applyhelp@lanl.gov or call 1-505-664-6947 option 3.
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Solutions Architect 4
role at
Los Alamos National Laboratory
What You Will Do We are seeking a Solutions Architect 4 (SA-4) to join Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL)’s Special Security IT & Cyber Operations (SSO-3) team. In this role, you will serve as the primary network architect for critical classified networks accredited by DOE-IN in support of multiple Strategic Intelligence Partnership Projects operating in classified environments. You will be responsible for the implementation of next‑generation routing, switching, and firewalls for both red‑side and black‑side communications to meet current and emerging mission needs. This position plays a critical role in protecting national security systems and ensuring compliance with federal and intelligence community cybersecurity frameworks. You will work closely with multidisciplinary technical teams, coordinating implementations to enable High Performance Computing, Linux infrastructure, storage platforms, Windows infrastructure, and more.
What You Need Minimum Job Requirements
Extensive experience managing networking equipment in both SCIF and SAPF environments for sponsors with varying requirements and implementation preference.
Expert‑level knowledge of Cisco routing and switching for LAN, WAN, and data fabric implementations within an accredited context.
Expert‑level knowledge of secure network deployments.
Experience with router and switch hardening to STIG.
Proven ability to lead and execute complex deployments of networks to both local and remote‑managed sites.
Experience participating in change management for accredited systems.
Deep understanding of secure systems engineering and cybersecurity principles.
Mastery of vulnerability management for networking equipment.
Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and effectively manage competing priorities in high‑consequence environments.
Expert knowledge and demonstrated application of current and future network, telecommunication, data management, security, hardware, software development, and systems programming technologies, how they interoperate, and how to architect complex solutions.
Demonstrated excellent written and oral communication skills, organizational and project management skills.
Demonstrated team‑building experience with technologists.
Education/Experience Position requires a bachelor's degree and 12 years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation. At this level, advanced professional certification or postgraduate study is expected.
Desired Qualifications
Routerhead: DOE-IN appointed expert trusted with implementation of JWICS‑facing switches and routers on accredited networks.
COMSEC: Experience configuring and deploying HAIPEs / taclanes.
Secure Systems Integration: Knowledge of firewall implementations (Palo Alto), IPS / IDS (Cisco), cross‑domain solutions (CDS), data flow protections for classified workloads, and secure VOIP (CUCM).
Leadership and Mentorship: Proven experience mentoring technical staff, leading teams, and managing cybersecurity projects in mission‑critical environments.
Technical Innovation: Demonstrated ability to identify, evaluate, and deploy emerging networking tools and technologies.
Education: Graduate degree in Cybersecurity, Engineering Management, Networking, or Systems Engineering preferred.
Technical Certifications: CCNP, ITIL, TACLANE Encryptor Operator preferred.
Security Certifications: Security+, CISSP, CAP, CISM, or comparable professional cybersecurity certification preferred.
Clearance: Active DOE Q or DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
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. ... The position commitment for this position is 1 year.
Note to Applicants Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People's Republic of China ... are prohibited from accessing facilities that support the mission, functions, and operations of national security laboratories and nuclear weapons production facilities.
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. 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. 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 U.S. Citizenship except in extremely rare circumstances.
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. ... A positive drug test for marijuana will result in termination of employment.
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. ... Please refer to Policy P701 for applicant eligibility requirements.
Incentive Compensation Program Position is eligible to participate in the Triad Incentive Compensation Program. ...
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. ... To request such an accommodation, please send an email to applyhelp@lanl.gov or call 1-505-664-6947 option 3.
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