Senior HPC Network Engineer (Hybrid Eligible) with Security Clearance

Company: Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Location: Oak Ridge
Posted on: April 15, 2024

Job Description:

Requisition Id 12717 Overview: The National Center for Computational Sciences (NCCS) in the Computing and Computational Sciences Directorate at Oak Ridge National Laboratory is seeking a highly qualified individual to play a key role in improving security, performance, and reliability of the NCCS computing infrastructure which supports multiple highly ranked Top500 Supercomputers, including the world's first exaflop system, FrontierWe are looking for a self-starter with the ability to work within the parameters of a project to achieve the vital goalsYou will be a part of the HPC Networking group within the Systems section to support all activities of the supercomputer centerAs a U.SDepartment of Energy (DOE) Office of Science national laboratory, ORNL has an outstanding 80-year history of solving the nation's biggest problemsWe have a dedicated and creative staff of over 6,000 people! Our vision for diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) is to cultivate an environment and practices that foster diversity in ideas and in the people across the organization, as well as to ensure ORNL is recognized as a workplace of choiceThese elements are essential for enabling the execution of ORNL's broader mission to accelerate scientific discoveries and their translation into energy, environment, and security solutions for the nationJob Duties and Responsibilities:--- Installing, configuring, and maintaining network system software
* Working with the team to define and implement best practices and standards within the organization
* Diagnosing complex network operational problems quickly and efficiently
* Work with users to transfer data to and from remote sites
* Maintaining and improving network performance and health metric collection and monitoring
* Analyze the performance and health metrics to proactively avoid future problems, fix current problems, and aid in capacity planning
* Ensuring that appropriate security measures are built into the network, that these security measures meet the performance needs of the center, and that they are maintained in future modifications
* Coordinate with cyber security staff to provide appropriate data for intrusion detection
* Participate in on-call rotation, responding to critical incidents 24 hours, 7-day support and off hour maintenance windows
* Documenting network administration procedures for routine and complex tasks Basic Qualifications:--- Bachelor's Degree in computer science or closely related field and at least 8 years of experience in network engineering and administrationAn equivalent combination of education and networking experience will be consideredPreferred Qualifications:--- Advanced knowledge of networking fundamentals, operating system fundamentals, and their interaction with each other.
* Advanced knowledge of the development, implementation, and review of technical network and security requirements.
* An in-depth knowledge of standards governing both TCP/IP and Ethernet.
* Working knowledge of packet capture and analysis tools
* In-depth knowledge of the systems of the network, their function, and the risks that they present.
* Familiarity and experience with basic scripting-including Perl, Expect, Python.
* Experience with and knowledge of SNMP, Netflow, sFlow, syslog.
* Ability to plan, coordinate, prioritize tasks, and complete assigned projects with minimal direction.
* Experience designing, configuring and troubleshooting enterprise-class network switches, routers, and firewalls.
* Experience implementing network-level security technologies and following security best-practices.
* Good interpersonal and communication skills.
* Ability to work as a standout colleague.
* Prior experience with test utilities and other methods for simulating workloads in a test environment.
* A proven foundation in high-performance computing, experience with large supercomputers, and knowledge of applications that run on themSpecial Requirement: This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a clearance from the Department of EnergyAs such, this position is a Workplace Substance Abuse (WSAP) testing designated positionWSAP positions require passing a pre-placement drug test and participation in an ongoing random drug testing programBenefits: ORNL offers competitive pay and benefits programs to attract and retain talented peopleThe laboratory offers many employee benefits, including medical and retirement plans and flexible work hours, to help you and your family live happy and healthyEmployee amenities such as on-site fitness, banking, and cafeteria facilities are also provided for convenienceIn addition, we offer a flexible work environment that supports both the organization and the employeeA hybrid/onsite working arrangement may be available with this positionOther benefits include: Prescription Drug Plan, Dental Plan, Vision Plan, 401(k) Retirement Plan, Contributory Pension Plan, Life Insurance, Disability Benefits, Generous Vacation and Holidays, Parental Leave, Legal Insurance with Identity Theft Protection, Employee Assistance Plan, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, Wellness Programs, Educational Assistance, Relocation Assistance, and Employee DiscountsIf you have difficulty using the online application system or need an accommodation to apply due to a disability, please email: or call 1.866.963.9545#LI-KC1 This position will remain open for a minimum of 5 days after which it will close when a qualified candidate is identified and/or hiredWe accept Word (.doc, .docx), Adobe (unsecured .pdf), Rich Text Format (.rtf), and HTML (.htm, .html) up to 5MB in sizeResumes from third party vendors will not be accepted; these resumes will be deleted and the candidates submitted will not be considered for employmentIf you have trouble applying for a position, please email ORNL is an equal opportunity employerAll qualified applicants, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, are encouraged to applyUT-Battelle is an E-Verify employer.

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