Industrial Control Systems Engineer 2

What You Will Do

Jumpstart Your Career as an Industrial Control Systems (ICS) Engineer at LANL!

Are you a tech-savvy problem-solver with a passion for making complex systems run smoothly? Join the Utilities and Infrastructure (UI) Facility Operations Division (FOD) at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) as an ICS Engineer 2 and become a driving force behind our critical Operational Technology (OT) systems. As an ICS Engineer, you\'ll be at the forefront of designing, maintaining, and troubleshooting utility ICS systems and OT networks, ensuring they meet the highest standards in performance, reliability, and compliance. This role is perfect for an early-career professional looking to grow, innovate, and make a real impact in a collaborative, cutting-edge environment.

Why LANL?

At Los Alamos National Laboratory we don\'t just offer jobs, we provide careers that matter. You\'ll join a team of innovators dedicated to solving some of the toughest engineering challenges while advancing national and global security. Your career with us will allow you to experience :

• Opportunities to learn and grow in a supportive environment
• Collaboration with experts across utilities and infrastructure
• The chance to make a tangible difference in the safety, efficiency, and innovation of our systems

Key Responsibilities

Design and Innovate : Develop design packages and support installation and commissioning of utility ICS systems and OT networks, using industry best practices to architect efficient solutions

Solve Complex Problems : Troubleshoot and resolve networking issues with creativity and technical expertise, ensuring smooth operations across systems

Collaborate and Lead : Partner with engineers, operators, and IT professionals to create seamless IT / OT integration and support organizational goals

Champion Best Practices : Apply engineering principles to maintain OT networks, implement predictive maintenance, and ensure compliance with NERC CIP standards

Drive Progress : Engage in planning, purchasing, and quality assurance for technical goods and services, contributing to the development of innovative solutions

What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements :

Technical Expertise :

Engineering Know-How :

Education / Experience at Engineer 2 ($104,100 - $172,200) : Position requires a Bachelor\'s Degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited college or university and a minimum of 3 years practical work experience to the degree necessary to perform the responsibilities outlined above. Current registration as an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) is highly desirable.

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.

If you\'re eager to advance your career, collaborate with brilliant minds, and tackle exciting challenges in OT network engineering, apply today and let\'s shape tomorrow together at LANL!

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 :

Additional Details

Directive 206.2

Clearance : Q (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 P701 for applicant eligibility requirements.

Equal Opportunity : Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to protected categories such as race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.

The Laboratory is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request a disability accommodation, email applyhelp@lanl.gov or call (505) 664-6947, opt. 3.

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