Network Operations Center Engineer Lead

Minimum Requirements:

• Level 4: Bachelor's degree plus 8 years relevant experience or an Advanced degree and 6 years relevant experience OR 16 years of relevant experience in lieu of a Bachelor's degree.
• This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy "Q" clearance, which requires US Citizenship.
• Have a good understanding of Communications infrastructure, Networking, wireless, and traditional computer networks for an enterprise organization. Specific areas of interest for the INL application would include: Ciena backbone DWDM optical network systems/appliances and products, Checkpoint System, SolarWinds, CISCO networking, Video conferencing architecture, etc.
• Knowledge of Federal, DOE, and other regulatory policies
• Possess excellent written and oral skills to communicate effectively with technical personnel (equipment manufacturers, maintenance contractors, project engineers, etc.) and the ability to communicate complex concepts to a non-technical audience (Security staff, Fire Department, Operations staff), as well as management
• Skilled and experienced comprehension of dispatch concepts and operations
• Skilled and experienced in the fields of interpreting system anomalies and perform corrective actions through system troubleshooting, which may include equipment reset, equipment repair and modification of equipment configuration in consultation with other Communications Engineers and manufacturer technical personnel
• Working knowledge and experienced application skills for Telephony networks, wireless networks, and other networking products
• Ability to lead network/telecommunication development projects, both classified and unclassified
• Ability to provide technical direction and provide performance evaluations.
• May be required to be in an on-call status to be able to promptly respond to and address user/customer needs.

Job Information

• Salary Grade 220 ($107,520 - $177,336)
• Chosen applicants are required to show a demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working environment.
• TDP: This is a testing designated position; It will be required to submit to a pre-employment drug screen and periodic drug testing throughout the term of employment.

INL Overview:

INL is a science-based, applied engineering national laboratory dedicated to supporting the U.S. Department of Energy’s mission in nuclear energy research, science, and national defense. With more than 5,000 scientists, researchers, and support staff, the laboratory works with national and international governments, universities, and industry partners to discover new science and development technologies that underpin the nation’s nuclear and renewable energy, national security, and environmental missions.

INL Mission:

Our mission is to discover, demonstrate and secure innovative nuclear energy solutions, other clean energy options and critical infrastructure.

INL Vision:

Our vision is to change the world’s energy future and secure our nation’s critical infrastructure.

Selective Service Requirements:

To be eligible for employment at INL men born after December 31, 1959, must have registered with the Selective Service System (SSS). For more information see www.sss.gov.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

INL is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of INL to provide EEO to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Women and People of Color are strongly encouraged to apply.

Reasonable Accommodation:

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Other Information:

When applying to positions please provide your resume and answer all questions on the following screens. Applicants, who fail to provide a resume or answer the questions, may be deemed ineligible for consideration.

INL does not accept resumes from third party vendors unsolicited.

Benefits & Salary:

We have an extremely competitive salary structure, robust relocation package, and a phenomenal benefits package. For more information, please visit: https://www.inl.gov/careers/benefits-overview