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Requisition Id 10913

Overview:

The Information Technology Services Division (ITSD) in the Business Systems Directorate at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) is seeking qualified applications for the position of Senior Network Engineer. The position’s primary work duties are network engineering, system administration, and providing technical consulting to various work-for-others projects.

Major Duties/Responsibilities:

• Interface with and provide outage reports to various levels of management.
• Perform daily secure operations of the network enclaves.
• Ensure systems are configured and maintained per cyber security common control requirements so that accreditation is retained.
• Create and maintain infrastructure documentation as it relates to infrastructure systems design, configuration, support, and processes.
• Provide coordination, notification, escalation and documentation to resolve events/issues, efficiently minimizing customer impact.
• Identify, create, communicate, and implement process engineering for technologies to create end-to-end service offerings.
• Assist with other tasks as needed or as assigned by management.
• Network design, configuration and troubleshooting.

• Deliver ORNL’s mission by aligning behaviors, priorities, and interactions with our core values of Impact, Integrity, Teamwork, Safety, and Service. Promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility by fostering a respectful workplace – in how we treat one another, work together, and measure success.
• Diagnose and resolve complex configuration and troubleshooting issues within a multi-vendor infrastructure.
• Proactively monitor, test, collect and analyze system performance statistical data to improve quality of the network environment.
• Provide spport capacity and performance of the WAN/LAN network platforms, ensuring the integrity of the infrastructure.
• Adhere to a customer service focused culture.
• Conduct research, cost-benefit and return-on-investment analysis on proposed hardware, software and systems to justify recommendations, support purchasing efforts, and aid management in making infrastructure design and architecture decisions.

Basic Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of routing protocols (OSPF, BGP, etc.)
• Experience with Microsoft Visio.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, or a related field with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and the ability to visualize a problem or situation and think abstractly to solve it.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of Cisco, Arista and Juniper Routers/Switches including Catalyst, Nexus, MX, EX, SRX.
• Knowledgeable in the use of network and configuration management. Working knowledge of Cisco IOS, Arista, JUNOS, routers, multilayer switch, and layer 2 & 3 switch configuration and deployments.
• Knowledge of Python, REST-API, Shell Scripting and other scripting languages highly desired.
• Palo Alto, Cisco, Juniper firewall experience highly desired.

• Ability to handle constantly changing work priorities, to be able to multitask effectively during busy times, and to exercise patience and professionalism during stressful situations.
• Ability to work responsibly with or without supervision.

• Algosec or other firewall management tools.
• Familiarity with IPv6 implementations.
• Network Security knowledge, including familiarity with Zero Trust.
• Familiarity with JSON and YAML data structures.
• Implementation and Design of IPSEC VPN.
• Design, implement, and operate a multi-datacenter network.
• Experience with vulnerability scanning.
• Good oral communication and technical writing skills.
• Client VPN technologies, such as Cisco AnyConnect, Global Protect.

Special Requirements:

• Q clearance: This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a clearance from the Department of Energy. As such, this position is a Workplace Substance Abuse (WSAP) testing designated position. WSAP positions require passing a pre-placement drug test and participation in an ongoing random drug testing program.
• Visa Sponsorship: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Benefits at ORNL:

ORNL offers competitive pay and benefits programs to attract and retain talented people. The laboratory offers many employee benefits, including medical and retirement plans and flexible work hours, to help you and your family live happy and healthy. Employee amenities such as on-site fitness, banking, and cafeteria facilities are also provided for convenience.

Other benefits include: Prescription Drug Plan, Dental Plan, Vision Plan, 401(k) Retirement Plan, Contributory Pension Plan, Life Insurance, Pet 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 Discounts.

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This position will remain open for a minimum of 5 days after which it will close when a qualified candidate is identified and/or hired.

We accept Word (.doc, .docx), Adobe (unsecured .pdf), Rich Text Format (.rtf), and HTML (.htm, .html) up to 5MB in size. Resumes from third party vendors will not be accepted; these resumes will be deleted and the candidates submitted will not be considered for employment.

If you have trouble applying for a position, please email [email protected].

ORNL is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, are encouraged to apply. UT-Battelle is an E-Verify employer.