Location: Oak Ridge, TN
Job Title: System Architecture/Alarm Systems Support
Career Level From: Specialist
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Job Specialty: System Architecture
What You'll Do
The Alarm Systems Department is established to deploy alarm monitoring and access control solutions that meet performance requirements necessary to protect critical site operations. The department establishes appropriate configuration management, maintenance, and testing processes to ensure the systems continually perform. The department has cradle to grave responsibilities for complex alarm management and access control systems, including life-cycle management and process improvement upgrades. The goal of the department is to ensure continued operability of the Y-12 security systems and continuously seeking innovative solutions to improve the reliability and efficiency of the systems, while minimizing down-time. The department ensures the protective systems meet the performance requirements defined in the Y-12 Safeguards and Security Plan and applicable government directives.
System Engineers within the Alarm Systems department provide technical, database, hardware and network support as needed. Duties include: administration and management of multiple operating systems to include Windows, Linux, and OpenVMS. Support new and existing software applications by way of requirements analysis, planning, designing, testing, implementation, documentation / creation of end-user training, upgrades and maintenance. Work often includes coordinating and review of potential changes to the systems with outside organizations including engineering, maintenance, protective force, infrastructure and others. The successful bidder will be on call (part of a group rotation team) to ensure that around-the-clock technical support is provided for critical elements of assigned systems, off-normal events are reviewed/resolved, and corrective actions to maintain operability are initiated.
What You Can Expect
- Meaningful work and unique opportunities to support missions vital to national and global security
- Top-notch, dedicated colleagues
- Generous pay and benefits with a stable organization
- Career advancement and professional development programs
- Work-life balance fostered through flexible work options and wellness initiatives
Minimum Job Requirements
- EP LADDER Education Requirements: ABET
- Bachelor of Science in Engineering/Physical Science/Information Technology from an Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology (ABET) accredited program in the United States or designated equivalents from Canada or Mexico, the Washington Accord, or the list of substantially equivalent as documented by ABET AND 4 years of relevant experience,
- OR associate’s degree in Engineering /Physical science with 6 or more years of progressive, relevant education and operations work experience
- OR MS in Engineering /Physical science and 2 years of relevant experience
- OR PhD in Engineering /Physical science GPA
- There is a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) requirement up to 4 years post-graduation at time of offer and confirmed by transcript. Beyond four years from graduation, engineering experience will supersede GPA as a requirement for hire.
- 3.0/4.0 minimum cumulative GPA for Bachelor degree
- 3.3 minimum cumulative GPA for Master degree
- 3.5 minimum cumulative GPA for PhDBachelor's degree with 4 or more years of progressive, relevant education and operations work experience
Preferred Job Requirements
- Knowledge and understanding of physical security principles and computer information systems. Ability to provide solutions to a variety of technical problems of wide scope and complexity. PC / Server management experience will be considered. Any of the following certifications would be preferred: Microsoft Windows Server, Linux Server, OpenVMS, Cisco, Database Administration or other technical certifications. Experience and training in configuration management, systems engineering, cyber security, network management, and assessments is desired. The highest consideration will be given to individuals with experience in software development (such as C#, .NET, and HTML)
- Experience with any of: Oracle Database Management (DBA), Software development (C# Programming), PowerShell, Linux shell, SQL query language, video systems, Splunk, network management, and/or Microsoft Server management/configuration is a plus (not required)
- Knowledge of the Y-12 facility and the process associated with the plant, as well as knowledge of the CNS Y-12 and NNSA/DOE security procedures/regulations is desired
- Excellent verbal, written, and presentation communication skills are required
- Requires an understanding and broad application of information technologies and general knowledge of security systems is a plus
- Broad understanding and application of software development is required
Why Y-12?
You get #morethanajob. We encourage employees to achieve a healthy personal balance among home, work and the community. One of the ways we embrace work-life balance is by offering flexible work arrangements that provide alternatives to the traditional workweek, while still meeting business needs. Top talent and personal commitment mean more to our success than any other factors, so we reward our people with the kinds of benefits that make a positive difference in the quality of their lives. Benefits such as: medical plan, prescription drug plan, vision plan, dental plan, employer matched 401(k) savings plan, disability coverage, education reimbursement and many more. Want to stay healthy and fit but hate the cost of a gym membership? Take advantage of one of our onsite workout facilities and eat healthy in our onsite cafeterias. Much more than a workplace, at Y-12, you can build a career that lasts a lifetime.
Notes
The minimum education and experience for the lowest career level in the job posting range are listed under Minimum Job Requirements. Successful candidates hired into a higher career level than the minimum in the range must meet the requirements listed in the job leveling charts for the career level into which they are being hired.
If a range of Career Levels is posted, i.e., Senior Associate to Senior Specialist, internal applicants already in one of the Career Levels would come across at their current Career Level. Internal applicants currently in a lower level Career Level would move to the lowest posted Career Level.
Requires a Q clearance; however all qualified candidates will be considered regardless of their current clearance status. The ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy Q clearance is required.
This position may require entry into the Material Access Areas (MAA) and participation in the Human Reliability Program (10 C.F.R. Part 712), which requires successful competition of a DOE counterintelligence evaluation and may include a counterintelligence-scope polygraph examination.
This position may be categorized as a “designated position” identified by 10 C.F.R. Part 709, requiring successful completion of a DOE counterintelligence evaluation that may include a counterintelligence-scope polygraph examination.
CNS is a drug-free workplace. Candidates accepting a job offer will be required to pass a pre-placement physical, drug screening and background investigation. As an employee, you may be required to receive and maintain a security clearance from the United States Department of Energy in order to meet eligibility requirements for access to sensitive information or matter. U.S. citizenship is a requirement for security clearance applicants. All employees are subject to being randomly selected for drug testing without advance notification.
CNS is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit and without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.
