OVERVIEW

Longenecker & Associates (L&A), a Geosyntec Company, seeks a motivated Software Developer III to contribute to our mission supporting our work in Los Alamos National Labs in Los Alamos, NM.

We contribute to DOE’s nuclear security and environmental remediation enterprise by providing the highest-caliber staff and experts. L&A is unconditionally committed to mission success and the well-being of employees, the nation and the environment. Our team members are passionate about building a healthier environment for generations to come. We are a community that interfaces and effectively communicates with all levels of management and government. If you have a passion for excellence, seek opportunities to engage in mission critical work, and consistently exceed expectations, apply now to join our professional family.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The main duties include, but are not limited to:

• Manages and directs the daily tasks required to perform ongoing support of design, construction, startup and/or operations/ maintenance activities of complex high technology systems or projects,
• Renders expert opinions on engineering and technical issues, provides recommendations to project design and construction teams in specific areas of expertise,
•  Provides independent reviews and assessments in areas of specialized expertise and provides guidance to project teams in delivering results on projects of comp le high- technology nature,
•  Interfaces with management personnel and customer representatives,
• Develops and enforces work standards, assigns schedules, reviews work quality, communicates goals, objectives, and policies of the organization to subordinates,
• Provides leadership for the project team, coordinates with the functional organizations, and supervises senior personnel within the project organization.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

· A BS/BA degree in Engineering, Science, or Business Management, along with seven (7) years of directly applicable experience in a specialized technical field. The individual is recognized as an expert in the specific area of focus.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Deploy, configure, and maintain containerized environments using Red Hat OpenShift,
• Install, configure, and support Strategy Customer Managed Cloud (CMC) software Integrate CMC components within OpenShift-based infrastructure,
• Perform system tuning, patching, upgrades, and operational support Troubleshoot deployment, configuration, and runtime issues across the stack,
• Collaborate with technical teams to ensure system reliability, performance, and compliance Mentor LANL staff on OpenShift operations, including best practices for deployment, maintenance, and troubleshooting (“care and feeding” of container platforms),
• Develop and maintain clear technical documentation and knowledge transfer materials,
• Demonstrated hands-on experience with Red Hat OpenShift (deployment, administration, and operations)
• Proven experience installing and configuring Strategy Customer Managed Cloud (CMC) software
• Strong understanding of containerization, Kubernetes concepts, and platform operations,
•  Experience with Linux system administration,
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment Strong communication skills with the ability to effectively mentor and transfer knowledge,
• Ability to work in a diverse work environment,
• Satisfactory results of a pre-employment screening, which includes a background check and drug screening in accordance with Federal requirements (details below),
• Ability to fulfill and promote L&A core values.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience using OpenShift and Strategy CMC together in a production environment,
• Prior work in DOE, federal, or other government-regulated environments
• Familiarity with security, compliance, and configuration management requirements in regulated systems
• Current or prior DOE Q Clearance,
• Previous experience on DOE sites and programs.

LOCATION

• Los Alamos National Lab – Los Alamos, NM
• Remote position; no travel required
• 5/8 schedule

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

Successful candidates will be able to perform the essential functions of the job with reasonable accommodation. This job posting reflects management’s assignment of essential functions and the descriptions listed do not restrict management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENING

Please note that marijuana remains a Schedule I controlled substance under Federal Law. Federal contractors must follow Federal drug-free workplace rules, which prohibit marijuana use, even if medical or recreational use is permitted under State Law.   

SALARY AND BENEFITS

As an L&A employee, you will be eligible for a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package including healthcare (medical and dental), 401K plan, and paid time off. We believe in investing in our employees beyond compensation and as an L&A employee, you will have access to in-house training, career pathing, mentoring, award programs, tuition reimbursement and much more.

L&A is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or status as a qualified individual with a disability or protected veteran.