<p>Argonne has an opportunity to serve as the System Administrator of the classified National Security Systems (NSS) for the Security Programs Facility (SPF).  Develop, integrate, deploy and maintain other security related applications with a focus of centralization and automation of division related applications. Design, configure, implement, and maintain the secure operating systems, networks, and applications for the SPF classified NSS.</p><p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><p style="text-align:left;"><b>Position Requirements</b></p><p>Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:</p><ul><li><span>Due to the nature of the work, this position requires an active <b>DOE Q‑level security clearance </b>at the time of hire. Applicants must currently hold, and be able to maintain, a DOE Q‑level clearance.</span> A "Q" clearance, or Q access authorization, is a security clearance granted by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). It's functionally equivalent to a <b>Top Secret clearance</b>, allowing access to information classified up to that level, but also grants access to Restricted Data (RD) and Special Nuclear Material (SNM)</li><li>To perform the essential functions of this position successful applicants must <b>provide proof of U.S. citizenship</b>, which is required to comply with federal regulations and contract.</li><li>Knowledge and demonstrated expertise administering a networked computer environment. Including hardware and software operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance.</li><li>Knowledge of designing, planning and implementing cabling, racking, hardware, and software upgrades. </li><li>Experience with the administration of common Windows Server Domain Services such as Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, File and Print Servers, Remote Desktop Session Host, and Group Policy.</li><li>Experience with maintenance routines such as monthly security and vulnerability patching, firmware and driver updates, and routine backup schedules.</li><li>Knowledge and experience with virtualization technologies, virtual hardware environments, virtual machines (ProxMox, VMware ESXi, Microsoft Hyper-V) </li><li>Ability to configure, implement, and maintain information systems to meet National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) 800-53 Security and Privacy Controls for Information Systems and Organizations</li><li>Experience with the application of Secure Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs), Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP), and/or Center for Internet Security (CIS) Baselines</li><li>Experience with vulnerability scanning and remediation using Nessus or similar tools.</li><li>Experience with Multifactor authentication (MFA) technologies such as RSA SecureID and Smart Card PKI Programs.</li><li>Knowledge and experience with installing, configuring, and troubleshooting network encryption devices.  Assist with device maintenance and transferring electronic keys.</li><li>Ability to manage multiple concurrent tasks and balance conflicting priorities.</li><li>Ability to work effectively as a team member.</li><li>Strong customer service skills in providing user support to research and scientific staff.  Preparing tools, resources, and documentation describing national security system services and capabilities. </li><li>Verbal and written communication skills and ability to develop detailed documentation.</li><li>Skill and experience in analyzing and recommending cost-beneficial technological upgrades to network and for centralization and automation of division related applications.</li><li>Ability to model Argonne’s Core Values: Impact, Safety, Respect, Integrity, and Teamwork.</li></ul><p>Education:</p><ul><li><span>This position is at a PT3 level in our Career Framework</span><span>: Bachelor’s degree and 4+ years of experience, or Master's degree and 2+ years of experience or equivalent</span></li></ul><p>Preferred Skills:</p><ul><li>Prior experience managing and supporting classified networks.</li><li>Experience implementing RSA Authentication Manager Virtual Appliances in a networked environment.</li><li>Experience using Veritas NetBackup, Veeam, or similar enterprise backup solutions.</li><li>Familiarity with Linux Server Operating Systems such as RHEL, Rocky, Ubuntu Pro</li><li>Experience with the configuration and maintenance of Cisco switches using the Cisco IOS Command-Line Interface (CLI)</li><li>Familiarity with security information and event management (SIEM) tools such as Elasticsearch, Logstash, and Kibana (ELK), Solarwinds Security Event Manager, and Splunk.</li><li>Knowledge and experience with NIST Special Publications 800-18 Guide for Developing Security Plans for Federal Information Systems and SP 800-37 Rev. 2 Risk Management Framework.</li><li>Experience with Wyse Device Manager (WDM) and thin client configuration and deployment.</li></ul><p></p><p><span>This position description documents the general nature and level of work but is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all activities, duties and responsibilities required of job incumbent. Consequently, job incumbent may be required to perform other duties as assigned.</span></p><p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><p style="text-align:left;"><b>Job Family</b></p>Professional Technical (PT)<p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><p style="text-align:left;"><b>Job Profile</b></p>Computing Security 3<p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><p style="text-align:left;"><b>Worker Type</b></p>Regular<p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><p style="text-align:left;"><b>Time Type</b></p>Full time<p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><h3></h3>The expected hiring range for this position is $83,264.00 - $131,343.03.<h3></h3><p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><p style="text-align:left;"><span><span>Please note that the pay range information is a general guideline only. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as, but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, business considerations, internal equity, and external market pay for comparable jobs. Additionally, comprehensive benefits are part of the total rewards package. </span></span></p><p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><p style="text-align:left;">Click <a href="https://www.anl.gov/hr/healthcare-insurance"><span>here</span></a> to view Argonne employee benefits!</p><h3></h3><p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><p><span>As an equal employment opportunity employer, and in accordance with our core values of impact, safety, respect, integrity and teamwork, Argonne National Laboratory is committed to a safe and welcoming workplace that fosters collaborative scientific discovery and innovation. Argonne encourages everyone to apply for employment. Argonne is committed to nondiscrimination and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law.</span></p><p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p style="text-align:left;">Argonne employees, and certain guest researchers and contractors, are subject to particular restrictions related to participation in Foreign Government Sponsored or Affiliated Activities, as defined and detailed in United States Department of Energy Order 486.1A. You will be asked to disclose any such participation in the application phase for review by Argonne's Legal Department.  </p><p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><p style="text-align:left;">All Argonne offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes an assessment of criminal conviction history conducted on an individualized and case-by-case basis.  Please be advised that Argonne positions require upon hire (or may require in the future) for the individual be to obtain a government access authorization that involves additional background check requirements.  Failure to obtain or maintain such government access authorization could result in the withdrawal of a job offer or future termination of employment.</p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>

<p class="break-words white-space-pre-wrap t-black--light text-body-medium">Argonne National Laboratory, one of the U.S. Department of Energy's national laboratories for science and engineering research, employs 3,400 employees, including 1,400 scientists and engineers, three-quarters of whom hold doctoral degrees. Argonne's annual operating budget of around $1 billion supports upwards of 200 research projects. Since 1990, Argonne has worked with more than 600 companies and numerous federal agencies and other organizations. Argonne's mission is to apply a unique mix of world-class science, engineering and user facilities to deliver innovative research and technologies. We create new knowledge that addresses the most important scientific and societal needs of our nation. We actively seek opportunities to work with industry to transfer our technologies to the marketplace through licensing, joint research and many other collaborative relationships. Argonne is managed by UChicago Argonne, LLC, for the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Science. We are located on 1,500 acres (6.9 sq. km) in southwest DuPage County, Illinois 25 miles (40 km) southwest of Chicago. The site is completely encircled by the beautiful Waterfall Glen Forest Preserve.</p>

Network/Systems Administrator

<p>Argonne has an opportunity to serve as the System Administrator of the classified National Security Systems (NSS) for the Security Programs Facility (SPF).&nbsp; Develop, integrate, deploy and maintain other security related applications with a focus of centralization and automation of division related applications. Design, configure, implement, and maintain the secure operating systems, networks, and applications for the SPF classified NSS.</p><p></p><p></p><p><b>Position Requirements</b></p><p>Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:</p><ul><li><span>Due to the nature of the work, this position requires an active <b>DOE Q‑level security clearance </b>at the time of hire. Applicants must currently hold, and be able to maintain, a DOE Q‑level clearance.</span> A "Q" clearance, or Q access authorization, is a security clearance granted by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). It's functionally equivalent to a <b>Top Secret clearance</b>, allowing access to information classified up to that level, but also grants access to Restricted Data (RD) and Special Nuclear Material (SNM)</li><li>To perform the essential functions of this position successful applicants must <b>provide proof of U.S. citizenship</b>, which is required to comply with federal regulations and contract.</li><li>Knowledge and demonstrated expertise administering a networked computer environment. Including hardware and software operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance.</li><li>Knowledge of designing, planning and implementing cabling, racking, hardware, and software upgrades.&nbsp;</li><li>Experience with the administration of common Windows Server Domain Services such as Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, File and Print Servers, Remote Desktop Session Host, and Group Policy.</li><li>Experience with maintenance routines such as monthly security and vulnerability patching, firmware and driver updates, and routine backup schedules.</li><li>Knowledge and experience with virtualization technologies, virtual hardware environments, virtual machines (ProxMox, VMware ESXi, Microsoft Hyper-V)&nbsp;</li><li>Ability to configure, implement, and maintain information systems to meet National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) 800-53 Security and Privacy Controls for Information Systems and Organizations</li><li>Experience with the application of Secure Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs), Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP), and/or Center for Internet Security (CIS) Baselines</li><li>Experience with vulnerability scanning and remediation using Nessus or similar tools.</li><li>Experience with Multifactor authentication (MFA) technologies such as RSA SecureID and Smart Card PKI Programs.</li><li>Knowledge and experience with installing, configuring, and troubleshooting network encryption devices.&nbsp; Assist with device maintenance and transferring electronic keys.</li><li>Ability to manage multiple concurrent tasks and balance conflicting priorities.</li><li>Ability to work effectively as a team member.</li><li>Strong customer service skills in providing user support to research and scientific staff.&nbsp; Preparing tools, resources, and documentation describing national security system services and capabilities.&nbsp;</li><li>Verbal and written communication skills and ability to develop detailed documentation.</li><li>Skill and experience in analyzing and recommending cost-beneficial technological upgrades to network and for centralization and automation of division related applications.</li><li>Ability to model Argonne’s Core Values: Impact, Safety, Respect, Integrity, and Teamwork.</li></ul><p>Education:</p><ul><li><span>This position is at a PT3 level in our Career Framework</span><span>: Bachelor’s degree and 4+ years of experience, or Master's degree and 2+ years of experience or equivalent</span></li></ul><p>Preferred Skills:</p><ul><li>Prior experience managing and supporting classified networks.</li><li>Experience implementing RSA Authentication Manager Virtual Appliances in a networked environment.</li><li>Experience using Veritas NetBackup, Veeam, or similar enterprise backup solutions.</li><li>Familiarity with Linux Server Operating Systems such as RHEL, Rocky, Ubuntu Pro</li><li>Experience with the configuration and maintenance of Cisco switches using the Cisco IOS Command-Line Interface (CLI)</li><li>Familiarity with security information and event management (SIEM) tools such as Elasticsearch, Logstash, and Kibana (ELK), Solarwinds Security Event Manager, and Splunk.</li><li>Knowledge and experience with NIST Special Publications 800-18 Guide for Developing Security Plans for Federal Information Systems and SP 800-37 Rev. 2 Risk Management Framework.</li><li>Experience with Wyse Device Manager (WDM) and thin client configuration and deployment.</li></ul><p></p><p><span>This position description documents the general nature and level of work but is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all activities, duties and responsibilities required of job incumbent. Consequently, job incumbent may be required to perform other duties as assigned.</span></p><p></p><p></p><p><b>Job Family</b></p>Professional Technical (PT)<p></p><p></p><p><b>Job Profile</b></p>Computing Security 3<p></p><p></p><p><b>Worker Type</b></p>Regular<p></p><p></p><p><b>Time Type</b></p>Full time<p></p><p></p><h3></h3>The expected hiring range for this position is $83,264.00 - $131,343.03.<h3></h3><p></p><p><span><span>Please note that the pay range information is a general guideline only. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as, but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, business considerations, internal equity, and external market pay for comparable jobs. Additionally, comprehensive benefits are part of the total rewards package. </span></span></p><p></p><p>Click <a href="https://www.anl.gov/hr/healthcare-insurance"><span>here</span></a> to view Argonne employee benefits!</p><h3></h3><p></p><p><span>As an equal employment opportunity employer, and in accordance with our core values of impact, safety, respect, integrity and teamwork, Argonne National Laboratory is committed to a safe and welcoming workplace that fosters collaborative scientific discovery and innovation. Argonne encourages everyone to apply for employment. Argonne is committed to nondiscrimination and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law.</span></p><p></p><p></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p>Argonne employees, and certain guest researchers and contractors, are subject to particular restrictions related to participation in Foreign Government Sponsored or Affiliated Activities, as defined and detailed in United States Department of Energy Order 486.1A. You will be asked to disclose any such participation in the application phase for review by Argonne's Legal Department. &nbsp;</p><p></p><p>All Argonne offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes an assessment of criminal conviction history conducted on an individualized and case-by-case basis. &nbsp;Please be advised that Argonne positions require upon hire (or may require in the future) for the individual be to obtain a government access authorization that involves additional background check requirements. &nbsp;Failure to obtain or maintain such government access authorization could result in the withdrawal of a job offer or future termination of employment.</p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>

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