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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 Senior Cloud Engineer to join our team. In this position, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing cloud solutions that support the National Nuclear Security Administration’s (NNSA) business services and programmatic missions, including scientific research and mission-critical operations. This position is in the Enterprise Infrastructure Services (EIS) Division within the Computing Directorate.\nYou will work closely with multidisciplinary teams to drive innovation, improve scalability, and ensure the secure and efficient utilization of cloud resources for NNSA initiatives. This role supports multiple sites across the country and occasional travel is required to collaborate with stakeholders and partners. This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic and highly technical environment, supporting critical infrastructure for enterprise-level applications.\nThis position requires full-time on-site presence due to the nature of the work.\nThis position will be filled at either level based on knowledge and related experience as assessed by the hiring team. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if hired at the higher level.\nYou will\nDeploy and manage cloud infrastructure in support of scientific, engineering, and business applications.\nDevelop and architect automation scripts and Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) solutions for cloud resource provisioning and management.\nApply application development skills using Python for automation, Infrastructure as Code tools for provisioning, and cloud provider SDKs to deploy cloud and AI services.\nCollaborate with researchers, engineers, and IT staff to migrate workloads and optimize applications for cloud environments.\nMonitor cloud performance and usage, and implement solutions for high availability, scalability, and cost efficiency.\nEnsure compliance with Department of Energy (DOE) and NNSA security policies and federal regulations for cloud operations.\nProvide technical support, documentation, and training for cloud users across the enterprise.\nStay abreast of emerging cloud technologies and recommend adoption of innovative solutions.\nPerform other duties as assigned.\nAdditional job responsibilities, at the SES.4 level\nLead the development of and implement advanced cloud computing. environments that align with customer needs and enterprise system strategies, ensuring optimal performance and scalability.\nIndependently lead the configuration and use of systems and cloud management tools to monitor, maintain, and optimize complex infrastructure operations effectively.\nIdentify, troubleshoot, and document highly complex system and network issues to ensure timely resolution and minimize disruptions.\n Ability to obtain and maintain a US DOE Q-level security clearance which requires U.S. Citizenship. \nBachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of technical education and relevant experience.\nSignificant experience in cloud platform administration and support, with experience in technologies such as AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform, or hybrid cloud environments.\nAdvanced knowledge of cloud AI/ML platforms and services, such as AWS Bedrock, SageMaker, Azure AI services, Google Vertex AI, or vector databases.\nAdvanced knowledge of cloud infrastructure operations, including resource provisioning, automation, and the use of infrastructure management tools.\nAdvanced understanding of cloud support systems, such as virtual networking, identity and access management, Service control polices and monitoring solutions.\nSignificant experience documenting and deploying cloud services in a secure manner, adhering to industry best practices and NIST guidance to ensure compliance and adherence with an organization’s cyber security policies.\nSignificant experience managing and troubleshooting cloud-based resources and services, including performance monitoring and incident response.\nAdvanced interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, with the ability to work independently while effectively collaborating with customers and team members and present and explain technical information and provide advice to management.\nAdditional qualifications at the SES.4 level\nExpert experience managing enterprise cloud environments, including platforms such as AWS, Azure, and hybrid cloud networking.\nSME knowledge of troubleshooting techniques, with strong skills in resolving issues through analysis of logs, metrics, and cloud-native diagnostic tools.\nHighly advanced experience with resource provisioning, automation, and infrastructure as management tools, such as Python, Terraform, CloudFormation, Cloud Development Kit(CDK), or similar platforms.\nSignificant experience with hybrid cloud architecture and expertise in integrating on-premises environments with cloud platforms in air-gapped environments.\nSignificant experience training and mentoring team members, focusing on cloud engineering best practices and architectural design principles.\nQualifications We Desire\nActive Department of Energy (DOE) Q-level clearance or active Top-Secret clearance (TS/SCI) issued by another U.S. government agency at the time of hire.\nAWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional, AWS Certified DevOps Engineer - Professional, or an equivalent advanced cloud certification.\nComprehensive knowledge of compliance frameworks, such as National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), FedRAMP, and related standards, with proven experience implementing and maintaining compliance within cloud environments.\nPay Range\n$175,530 - $222,564 Annually for the SES.3 level\n$210,630 - $267,060 Annually for the SES.4 level\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 Flexible Term appointment, which is for a definite period not to exceed six years. If final candidate is a Career Indefinite employee, Career Indefinite status may be maintained (should funding allow).\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. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please use our online form to submit a request.\nCalifornia Privacy Notice\nThe 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 LLNL collects and for what purpose. 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