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With a culture built on innovation and operational excellence, LLNL is a place where your expertise can make a real impact.\n We have an opening for a DevOps engineer to join Livermore Computing’s Platform Services Team responsible for a robust, scalable, infrastructure that combines HPC and cloud-related approaches. You will support and develop tools and services for LC users on a variety of hardware platforms. The goal is to support state of the art tools for developers and scientists, including LC’s on-premises services described at https://hpc.llnl.gov/services/cloud (e.g. Persistent Data Services, containers, object storage, and workflow tools). This position is in the Livermore Computing Division within the Computing Directorate.\nBusiness needs require that this position have an on-site presence multiple days a week. Telecommuting options will be limited.\nYou will\nBuild, deploy, support, and enhance containerized applications and software stacks in LC OpenShift/Kubernetes clusters using established tools, processes, and practices.\nIdentify and communicate technical issues and contribute to solutions using established DevOps practices.\nPerform software engineering using established development practices, tools, and processes for achieving robust software quality; including testing, configuration management, change management, and documentation.\nCollaborate closely with other technical teams/developers to ensure solutions are secure and integrated with other services as appropriate.\nProvide timely, customer-focused support and guidance to HPC users of assigned tools and services..\nAssist with administration and maintenance of OpenShift/Kubernetes infrastructure in Linux environments, following established operational, development, and security requirements.\nAssist with evaluating, deploying, and maintaining monitoring, alerting, and logging tools for assigned DevOps infrastructure. Support and improve automating deployments of infrastructure services and applications with the design principles of high availability and zero downtime updates.\nWork with users, LC/LLNL security, and other DevOps engineers regarding use of on-premises and third-party, cloud-based AI offerings, while understanding what is available, what LC users want to use, and whether it satisfies LC security.\nPerform other duties as assigned.\n Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance which requires U.S. Citizenship.\nBachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, or a related field, or the equivalent combination of education and related experience.\nFamiliarity with deploying web applications and/or micro-services in a containerized environment (e.g., Docker, Podman, Kubernetes, OpenShift).\nFamiliarity with Python, Bash, JavaScript, or similar scripting languages.\nFamiliarity with software testing and implementing continuous integration pipelines.\nFundamental written and verbal communication skills necessary to collaborate effectively in a multi-disciplinary team environment, as well as the ability to work effectively with minimal guidance and as part of a team.\nFamiliarity with CI pipelines that automate builds, tests, workflows, tasks or other processes.\nFundamental knowledge of the Git version control system, including push/pull, rebase, cherry pick, branching.\nAbility to apply established technical methods to well-defined assignments.\nAbility to manage assigned priorities and resolve problems of limited complexity with guidance as needed.\nQualifications We Desire\nExperience with configuration management systems such as Ansible, Puppet, Chef or Salt.\nFamiliarity with LC LlamaMe, a Large Language Model inference software stack, and/or familiarity with LC LaunchIT, a full-stack web service provisioning platform.\nFamiliarity with OpenShift/Kubernetes GPU device plugins, the Kubernetes scheduler to manage GPU resource allocation, and configuring or supporting LLM workloads on GPU-based systems..\nFamiliarity with HPC schedulers such as Slurm and Flux.\nPay Range\n$121,830 - $154,500 annually\nThis is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting; pay will not be below any applicable local minimum wage. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.\n Position Information\nThis is a Career Indefinite position, open to Lab employees and external candidates.\nWhy Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory?\nIncluded in 2026 Best Places to Work by Glassdoor!\nFlexible Benefits Package\n401(k)\nRelocation Assistance\nEducation Reimbursement Program\nFlexible schedules (*depending on project needs)\nOur values - visit https://www.llnl.gov/inclusion/our-values\nSecurity Clearance\nThis position requires a Department of Energy (DOE) Q-level clearance. If you are selected, we will initiate a Federal background investigation to determine if you meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information or matter. Also, all L or Q cleared employees are subject to random drug testing. Q-level clearance requires U.S. citizenship.\nPre-Employment Drug Test\nExternal applicant(s) selected for this position must pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug test. This includes testing for use of marijuana as Federal Law applies to us as a Federal Contractor.\nWireless and Medical Devices\nPer the Department of Energy (DOE), Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory must meet certain restrictions with the use and/or possession of mobile devices in Limited Areas. Depending on your job duties, you may be required to work in a Limited Area where you are not permitted to have a personal and/or laboratory mobile device in your possession. This includes, but not limited to cell phones, tablets, fitness devices, wireless headphones, and other Bluetooth/wireless enabled devices.\nIf you use a medical device, which pairs with a mobile device, you must still follow the rules concerning the mobile device in individual sections within Limited Areas. Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities require separate approval. Hearing aids without wireless capabilities or wireless that has been disabled are allowed in Limited Areas, Secure Space and Transit/Buffer Space within buildings.\nHow to identify fake job advertisements\nPlease be aware of recruitment scams where people or entities are misusing the name of Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) to post fake job advertisements. LLNL never extends an offer without a personal interview and will never charge a fee for joining our company. All current job openings are displayed on the Career Page under “Find Your Job” of our website. If you have encountered a job posting or have been approached with a job offer that you suspect may be fraudulent, we strongly recommend you do not respond.\nTo learn more about recruitment scams: https://www.llnl.gov/sites/www/files/2023-05/LLNL-Job-Fraud-Statement-Updated-4.26.23.pdf\nEqual Employment Opportunity\nWe are an equal opportunity employer that is committed to providing all with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, protected veteran status, age, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.\nReasonable Accommodation\nOur goal is to create an accessible and inclusive experience for all candidates applying and interviewing at the Laboratory. 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