Linux Systems Engineer (Cybersecurity Technical Staff 2)

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• $101k Per Year Linux Systems Engineer (Cybersecurity Technical Staff 2) Los Alamos National Laboratory

Occupation:

Network and Computer Systems Administrators

Location:

Los Alamos, NM

• 87544 Positions available: 1 Job #: 288524343

Source:

NLX | Los Alamos National Laboratory

Posted:

02/27/2026

Web Site:

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Job Type:

Full Time (30 Hours or More) Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Opens a new window. Work Onsite Full Time Schedule Full Time Job Description Help for Job Description. Opens a new window. What You Will Do The Special Security Operations IT & Cyber Group (SSO-3) is seeking a skilled and motivated Linux systems engineer to join our Linux Services Team. This team designs, deploys, and maintains advanced Linux environments across multiple TS/SCI networks, supporting secure and mission-critical computing for national security programs. In this role, you will collaborate closely with the cybersecurity team to ensure compliance with all technical requirements. You will perform advanced systems administration of Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9 servers and workstations, configuring, deploying, and maintaining compliant enterprise Linux systems. Providing mentoring and technical guidance to less experienced staff is also a key part of this position, as is offering operational support to customers using standard procedures. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Red Hat Enterprise Linux, automation tools, and version control systems and will play a key role in developing scalable, secure solutions that enable the Laboratory's scientific and national security missions. As a member of the Linux Services Team, your responsibilities will include:

• Support system patching and lifecycle management through Red Hat Satellite and local repositories
• Develop and maintain automation workflows using Ansible Automation Platform and GitLab
• Develop, document, and maintain baseline configurations and standard operating procedures
• Deploy and manage GPU-enabled systems (e.g., NVIDIA DGX, HGX, CUDA, containerized AI workloads) to support AI and data-intensive environments
• Support enterprise storage systems (NFS, NAS, NetApp) to ensure data availability and integrity
• Participate in requirements gathering, capacity planning, and infrastructure modernization efforts
• Work independently and in teams on diverse, challenging IT-related projects What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Strong understanding of system security, access control, compliance frameworks, and risk management
• Extensive hands-on experience administering RHEL or similar Linux systems in enterprise environments
• Strong expertise with automation and configuration management tools (Ansible, Bash)
• Experience with GitLab or similar version control and CI/CD platforms
• Experience with Red Hat Satellite, configuration management, and patch automation
• Working knowledge of government hybrid cloud platforms such as OpenShift, AWS GovCloud, Azure Government, or DoD-accredited cloud environments
• Excellent communication and documentation skills
• Strong collaborative team and customer service mindset

Education/Experience:

Position requires a Bachelor's degree in a technical field and a minimum of 5 years' related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. At this level post graduate work may be expected.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience building systems to comply with NIST 800-53, CIS, DoD STIG standards
• Experience with GPU-based computing environments, including NVIDIA DGX and HGX systems, CUDA, and familiarity with containerized and orchestration technologies such as Podman and Kubernetes
• Experience managing Linux systems integrated with Microsoft Active Directory, including authentication
• Experience troubleshooting Linux network connectivity and performance issues
• Experience managing enterprise storage systems (NFS, NAS, SAN, NetApp, or equivalent)
• Active DOE Q or DoD TS/SCI clearance

Training and Certifications:

• Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) required or ability to obtain within 12 months
• Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE)

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. If an employee has not served the time required, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. 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-including the special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macau-as well as citizens of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea), and the Russian Federation, who are not Lawful Permanent Residents ("green card" holders) are prohibited from accessing facilities that support the mission, functions, and operations of national security laboratories and nuclear weapons production facilities, which includes Los Alamos National Laboratory. 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 security.

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 or 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 US Citizenship except in extremely rare circumstances. Dependent upon the position, additional authorization to access classified information may be required, which may or may not be available to dual citizens. Receipt of a Q clearance and additional access authorization ultimately is a decision of the Federal Government and not of Triad.

• Eligibility requirements: To obtain a clearance, an individual must be at least 18 years of age; U.

S. citizenship is required except in very limited circumstances. See DOE Order 472.2 for additional information.

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. Although New Mexico and other states have legalized the use of marijuana, use and possession of marijuana remain illegal under federal law. A positive drug test for marijuana will result in termination of employment, even if the use was pre-offer. 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. If an employee has not served the required period of continuous service, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. Please refer to Policy Policy P701 for applicant eligibility re... Visit the Employer site for more details Help for Employer Information. Opens a new window. Los Alamos National Laboratory Social Links Connect with Los Alamos National Laboratory Other Local Jobs from Los Alamos National Laboratory Help for Other Local Jobs from. Opens a new window. Change to Grid view Pause Carousel Previous Slide Next Slide Slide 1 Slide 2 Slide 3 ES-UPD Deputy Group Leader (Engineering Manager 3) Los Alamos National Laboratory Los Alamos, NM Management Occupations Regular | $128,000.00

• 215,900.00 Year Corporate
• Today What You Will Do The Engineering Services Utilities and Infrastructure Project Delivery Group (ES-UPD) is seeking a Deputy Group Leader (Engineering Manager 3) to lead ES-UPD Design Services
• a multi-disciplinary team of engineers, drafters, design managers, and technical professionals delivering critical infrastructure projects in support of the Utilities and Infrastructure Division Office (UI-DO).

Design Services provides in-house engineering expertise supporting Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL's) horizontal infrastructure, transportation, site utilities, and facilities tied to steam, electrical, and water treatment systems. This organization plays a vital role in advancing LANL's national security mission through safe, compliant, and high-quality engineering delivery. We are seeking a technically strong, mission-driven leader who can build and inspire high-performing teams while successfully managing a growing and complex infrastructure portfolio. As Deputy Group Leader, you will:

• Lead and manage a diverse, multi-disciplinary engineering organization, fostering a culture of technical excellence, accountability, and collaboration.
• Ensure engineering deliverables meet all applicable federal, state, and local codes and standards, as well as LANL Conduct of Engineering (COE) requirements.
• Oversee scope, schedule, budget, quality, and resource planning for assigned projects and personnel.
• Develop and maintain strong customer partnerships, identify emerging work, and support business development and proposal efforts.
• Provide strategic staffing, workforce planning, mentoring, and performance management.
• Drive continuous improvement of engineering processes, policies, and work practices.
• Exercise sound engineering judgment and apply graded approach principles in decision-making.
• Serve as a liaison between engineers, stakeholders, management, and field personnel to resolve technical and programmatic challenges.
• Partner with the Group Leader to establish and achieve short
• and long-term organizational goals.

This role blends technical leadership, engineering management, and strategic vision. The selected candidate will shape the future of infrastructure design delivery at LANL while developing the next generation of engineering leaders.

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Demonstrated experience leading or managing engineering teams in design, construction, infrastructure, or related technical environments.
• Strong knowledge of engineering design processes, technical reviews, and compliance with applicable codes and standards.
• Experience managing staffing, budgets, schedules, resource loading, and performance metrics.
• Proven ability to build high-performing integrated project teams (IPTs) and maintain effective customer relationships.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to clearly convey technical solutions to diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated problem-solving ability across technical, organizational, and personnel challenges.
• Experience implementing process improvements and driving operational efficiencies.
• Promote a safe, inclusive, and respectful work environment where employees feel empowered to raise concerns and contribute ideas.
• Experience with personnel management, including hiring, onboarding, performance development, and recognition.

Education/Experience:

Position requires a Bachelor's degree and five (5) years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and directly related experience.

Desired Qualifications:

• Current registration as a Licensed Professional Engineer (PE).
• Advanced engineering or technical degree.
• Formal management and/or technical leadership training.
• Experience with

DOE/NNSA

engineering standards and LANL Conduct of Engineering requirements.

• Knowledge of codes and standards commonly used at DOE/DOD facilities (e.g., FHWA, AASHTO, NMDOT, ASME, NQA-1, IBC, IEBC, IEEE, NFPA, NEC, etc.).
• Experience interpreting and applying

DOE/NNSA

regulatory and design requirements.

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. If an employee has not served the time required, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. The position commitment for this position is 1 year. General Requirements (Outer) Skills (Inner) Specialized (Center) 0% Occupation 0% Education 0% Work Experience 0% Location 0% Salary N/A Job Skills N/A Shift N/A Min. Age N/A Drivers Lic. N/A DL Endorsements N/A Typing N/A Security Clearance N/A Language This chart is used to compare your background against this job to help to determine if you would be a good fit for this position. You match 0% of the General Job Requirements. You match 0% of the Skills Required, and you match 0% of the Specialized Job Requirements. End of interactive chart. View Share Science/Engineering Project Leader 4 Los Alamos National Laboratory Los Alamos, NM Managers, All Other Regular | $128,000.00

• 215,900.00 Year Corporate
• Today What You Will Do The Weapons Product Definition Group (E-11) provides mechanical design engineering, computer aided design and drafting support to weapons engineering programs and ensures ongoing support and maintenance of all the active stockpile weapons systems, hydrodynamic tests, sub-critical experiments and related qualification efforts.

E-11 is looking for a Science/Engineering Project Leader to join our team. The Science/Engineering Project Leader will be responsible for creation, configuration, and maintenance of product structures for the W93 system and all associated tail numbers within our Product Data Management system (PDM Link). In this role you will negotiate with all customers including other NSA sites to create EPDM standards and product structure. The successful candidate must have demonstrated extensive experience with experience in draft/design work in both weapons and non-weapons arenas, project management, including developing project plans, scope, schedule, budget, and negotiating work packages. The selected candidate's work scope will include:

• Creating and maintaining Product Structures for the W93 and all other tail numbers. (The W93 work is a system requirement)
• Creating standards, training documentation, and performing training classes to ensure everyone is aware of and using the standards
• Negotiate with all customers including other NSA sites to create EPDM standard and product structure.
• Defining and maintaining the data model and hierarchical structure for product information stored in the product data management system (PDM Link), including parts, assemblies, bill of materials, documents, etc.
• Configuring PDMLink to support the organization's specific product development processes and data management requirements.
• Running projects including scope, schedule, budget, and negotiating work packages for the W93 product structure
• Independently maintaining product structures in PDMLink for the W93 and all other tails.
• Establishing and enforcing standards, policies, and workflows for how product data is created, modified, versioned, and released within PDMLink.
• Coordinating with cross-functional teams (engineering, manufacturing, etc.) to ensure the PDMLink data structure aligns with their needs.
• Troubleshooting and resolving any issues or inconsistencies in the product data stored within PDMLink.
• Analyzing the product data management system data and generating reports to support product-related decision making.
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