Computing Systems Professional

GEM Technologies, Inc.; Los Alamos (NM); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

GEM Technologies, Inc. seeks a Computing Systems Professional for the Los Alamos National Laboratory in Los Alamos, New Mexico. The role is full-time and requires U.S.

citizenship and the ability to obtain a government clearance. You will research emerging technologies and design solutions for complex computing infrastructure, working with limited direction to meet objectives. Responsibilities include requirements gathering, risk and capacity planning, and delivering effective technical support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and 4+ years of relevant experience.
• U.S. citizenship required due to federal nature of work.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a government clearance.
• Designs, specifies, and develops solutions for complex heterogeneous computing infrastructure.
• Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for solving problems.
• Plans schedule and arranges own activities to accomplish objectives.

Responsibilities

• Research and develop emerging technologies for Laboratory computing environments.
• Gather customer requirements and perform risk management, capacity, and availability planning.
• Resolve a wide range of issues in creative ways and provide advanced technical support.
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing at all levels.
• Contribute to developing the organization’s goals and objectives.
• Work under limited direction to ensure objectives are met.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking a Computing Systems Professional to join our team supporting the Los Alamos National Laboratory! This position is full-time and will be based out of Los Alamos, New Mexico.

Responsibilities

• Performs research and development to identify and implement applicable emerging technologies in the Laboratory computing environment.
• Utilizes formal project management methodologies; gathers customer requirements; performs risk management functions; performs capacity and availability planning for computing infrastructure; performs effective communication both, verbal and written, at all levels.
• Resolves a wide range of issues in creative ways.
• Provides resolutions to a diverse range of complex problems where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors.
• Contributes to the development of organization's goals and objectives.
• Works under limited direction; receives general instructions on new assignments.
• Works to completion to ensure objectives have been met.

Requirements

• Education & Years of Experience – Bachelor’s Degree and 4+ years of relevant experience; additional, relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Citizenship – To be considered, you must be a United States (U.S.) citizen due to the federal nature of the work.
• Clearance – To be considered, you must be able to obtain and maintain a government issued clearance, if needed.
• Provides advanced technical support services; designs, specifies, and develops solutions for complex heterogeneous computing infrastructure.
• Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.
• Determines approach to solutions, plans schedule and arranges own activities in accomplishing objectives.

About the Site

The NNSA's Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), located in Los Alamos, New Mexico, is a design laboratory responsible for the safety and reliability of the nuclear explosives package in nuclear weapons. This lab possesses unique capabilities in neutron scattering, enhanced surveillance, radiography, and plutonium science and engineering (energy.gov).

ABOUT GEM

GEM Technologies, Inc. (GEM) is an award-winning federal contractor with more than 30 years of experience providing environmental, construction, facility management, and technical services to federal agencies, state and local governments, and commercial organizations. Founded in 1994 as a nuclear engineering firm to support federal operations in East Tennessee, GEM has since expanded into a nationwide, multi-disciplinary provider with over 270 employees and a diverse portfolio of contracts in the environmental, nuclear, and defense sectors. Some reasons to join GEM are:

• Our philosophy – We believe in the power of effective collaboration and recognize that good partnerships are the building blocks to success.
• Our relationships – Partnering with federal clients, we solve complex problems, exceed expectations, and advance critical missions.
• Our team – We are committed to managing a cohesive workforce and cultivating a supportive workplace for our employees on contracts and in-office.
• Our community involvement – Supporting our communities, we invest time and money in local schools and non-profit organizations.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

GEM’s offered compensation is dependent on candidates’ education, qualifications, and relevant years of experience. To recruit and retain our exceptional staff, we offer the opportunity to elect benefit packages that best suit our employee’s needs; this includes, but is not limited to, a competitive Salary, Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (including HSA & PPO options), Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays, Life Insurance, and a matching 401(k) Retirement Plan.

Please Note: With the exception of mandated state requirements, GEM does not publish salary information on external job boards; as such, most ranges listed are estimates made by vendors and not actual salary ranges.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

GEM Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition, or any other basis protected by law.