Software Developer (NWS 00954)

North Wind Services LLC; Livermore (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Generous paid leave

Job summary

North Wind Services LLC seeks a Software Engineer to support data management and analytics systems at LLNL in Livermore, CA. The position is short-term, with a maximum of 1000 hours per calendar year and on-site work at LLNL.

The role requires a DOE Q-level clearance, US citizenship, and completion of pre-employment requirements. Responsibilities include software development support, data analytics, and collaboration with LLNL staff within a secure environment.

Qualifications

• Active DOE Q-level clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in a computer-related field or equivalent.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet changing deadlines.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with customers and handling confidentiality.
• Intermediate troubleshooting with attention to detail.
• Ability to follow procedures and document work.
• Experience administering Windows, Mac, Linux systems.
• Maintain component configurations and inspect hardware.

Responsibilities

• Software development support for data management and analytics systems.
• Knowledge transfer and consultation with LLNL staff.
• Interface with project Sponsor to resolve issues.
• Perform additional job duties as assigned.

Skills

Clearance awareness

Strong communication

Troubleshooting

Attention to detail

Work under pressure

Team collaboration

Documentation

Security-minded

Customer handling

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer-related field

Job description

Location: Livermore, CA

Title: Software Developer (NWS 00954)

THIS POSITION IS SHORT TERM, MAX 1000 HOURS PER CALENDAR YEAR

North Wind Services (NWS) is a high performing, low risk company with a successful history of contributing to their client's missions. NWS executes and manages a wide range of technical services such as environmental investigation and restoration, construction, demolition, radioactive and hazardous waste management, public communication/involvement, information management, health and safety, industrial hygiene, and emergency response/HAZMAT services.

North Wind Services is actively seeking individuals who can contribute to national security within the science, technology, and engineering fields as part of our supplemental labor team at vital federal research and development installations supporting the Department of Energy. Qualified applicants must be a US citizen, at least 18 years of age, and able to meet pre-employment requirements including any required physicals, drug screen, and/or background investigation to satisfy clearance requirements from the Department of Energy.

Successful candidates will be employees of NWS supporting the missions of their federal client, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) in Livermore, CA. Pay, benefits, Human Resources, and employment management functions are all provided by NWS. As an NWS employee working at LLNL, within the client's environment, you will complete day-to-day tasks, with direction from technical personnel directly employed by LLNL.

The Global Security has an opening in the Strategic Threat Analysis & Response group for an experienced Software Engineer to support data management and analytic systems. The successful candidate will have a strong background in administering, troubleshooting, maintaining, repairing, and securing Windows and Mac Linux hardware, software, applications, and operating systems.

Essential Duties

• Software development support for data management and analytics systems to include developing new features and performing required updates to current features to address project requirements.
• Knowledge transfer and consultation activities for current LLNL staff leading data analytics capabilities.
• Occasionally interface and coordinate with project Sponsor, when requested, to resolve issues or explain legacy systems.
• Perform additional job duties as assigned.

Essential Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• This position requires an active Department of Energy (DOE) Q-level clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in a computer‑related field or equivalent combination of technical training and related experience.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and flexibility to adjust to changing deadlines.
• Ability to execute sound judgments in a highly dynamic environment.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills necessary to collaborate in a team environment and document, present and explain technical information.
• Experience working with customers and handling issues with confidentiality and professionalism.
• Intermediate troubleshooting skills, attention to detail, consistent follow‑through to assure issue is resolved and policies and procedures are followed.
• Ability to consistently follow procedural guidelines.
• Experience developing and documenting work processes.
• Experience administering, troubleshooting, maintaining, repairing, and securing Windows and Mac Linux hardware, software, applications, and operating systems.
• Ability to maintain component configurations and inspect computer and network hardware.

Desired Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Experience with LLNL, DOE, and NNSA cyber security policies, procedures, and implementations.
• Knowledge of computer security concepts and practices for one or more common operating system (e.g., Windows, Mac, or Linux).
• Information security training.

Special Requirements

• Pre‑Placement Medical Exam: A job‑related pre‑placement medical examination may be required.
• Pre‑employment drug test: External applicants selected for this position will be required to pass a post offer, pre‑employment drug test.
• Anticipated Government Clearance Level: Q (position will be cleared to this level). Applicants who are selected will be subject to a federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information or matters. In addition, all L or Q cleared employees are subject to random drug testing. Q‑level clearance requires U.S. citizenship. If you hold multiple citizenships (U.S. and another country), you may be required to renounce your non‑U.S. citizenship before a DOE L or Q clearance will be processed/granted.

North Wind offers a competitive pay and benefits package to include health, life, and disability insurance benefits, 401(k) with company match, generous paid leave, and tuition reimbursement for eligible employees. As a company, we are committed to employee wellness, professional development, and work‑life balance. We value safety, reliability, and commitment to our people. For more information about benefits or hiring philosophy, visit the North Wind Career Opportunities Page.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The nature of those accommodations will be determined on a case‑by‑case basis. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact our Helpline +1.208.528.8718 or use the Request for Reasonable Accommodation form to get assistance.

North Wind is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, religion, or other legally protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) grants privacy rights to all California residents. The law also entitles job applicants, employees, and non‑employee workers to be notified of what personal information NW collects and for what purpose. The Employee Privacy Notice can be accessed here: https://northwindgrp.com/wp-com.