Are you passionate about your work and seeking an opportunity in a collaborative environment?  The Advanced Research in Cyber Systems Group (A‐4) is seeking outstanding applicants for a software developer on the Secure Data
Systems (SDS) team.  A-4 consists of approximately 50 members, including full‐time employees, students, and postdoctoral appointees. 

The SDS team is comprised of about 10 software developers and system administrators who design and maintain a wide range of web-based applications spanning unclassified through TS/SCI architectures. Many SDS applications
directly support the Nuclear Emergency Support Team (NEST) mission, providing tools that help world-class scientists and technical experts contend with the Nation’s most pressing radiological and nuclear challenges.  SDS Team
members work closely with sponsors and customers, providing a solid context for understanding the team’s role in supporting national security.  New applications are being developed with deployment to the cloud in mind and
include the use of node.js, Express, and PostgreSQL. Existing applications use client-side and server-side Javascript, Java, css, Bootstrap, XPages components, and the document-based Domino database structure.  

This position will be filled at either a Software Developer level 2 or level 3, depending on the skills of the selected candidate. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if the candidate is hired at the
higher level.

Software Developer 2 ($83,900 ‐ $136,600) Responsibilities:

• Ability to work as a team member to design and maintain database‐backed websites.
• Full stack development: client‐side logic, server‐side logic, design, and layout
• Participate in all steps of application development starting with gathering requirements from customers, designing the underlying data structure, implementing the GUI, maintaining the design and data, and training the
  end users.
• Successfully work within the constraints of a secure environment.
• Proven ability to work independently on assigned tasks.
• Foster a team environment.
• Provide project updates to the team leader, project leader and/or the customers.
• Occasionally travel to sponsor sites to provide training and demonstrations.

Software Developer 3 ($101,700 ‐ $168,200) Responsibilities:

In addition to the duties outlined above, the Software Developer 3 will be required to:

• Provide input and new ideas for proposals.
• Provide effective leadership and mentorship for team members.
• Manage the technical aspects of software projects.

Directive 206.2 - Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2.  Please note that this requirement applies only to citizens of the United
States.  Foreign nationals are subject to a similar requirement under DOE Order 142.3A.

Clearance:  Q/SCI (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.

Term position: Regular-status Laboratory employees applying for term-status positions may retain regular status with approval of the cognizant Principle Associate Director.

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 Policy P701 for applicant eligibility requirements.

Equal Opportunity: Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse and inclusive workforce. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to 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 federal 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 such an accommodation, please send an email to applyhelp@lanl.gov or call 1-505-664-6947 option 2 and then option 3.