Virtual Desktop Engineer/Desktop Engineer

Qualifications

• We Desire
• Significant experience automating Windows Desktop builds.
• Knowledge of thin client administration and support.
• Pay Range
• $125,310 - $153,444 Yearly at the 393.1 level
• $151,620 - $185,640 Yearly at the 393.2 level
• This 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.
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• Position Information
• This is a Career Indefinite position, open to Lab employees and external candidates.
• Why Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory?
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• Flexible Benefits Package
• 401(k)
• Relocation Assistance
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Flexible schedules (depending on project needs)
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• Security Clearance
• This 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.
• Pre-Employment Drug Test
• External 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.
• Wireless and Medical Devices
• Per 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.
• If 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.
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• We 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.
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• Join us and make YOUR mark on the World!
• Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) has turned bold ideas into world-changing impact advancing science and technology to strengthen U.S. security and promote global stability.
• Our mission spans four critical national security areas nuclear deterrence, threat preparedness, energy security, and multi-domain defense empowering teams to take on the toughest challenges of today and tomorrow. With a culture built on innovation and operational excellence, LLNL is a place where your expertise can make a real impact.
• Ability to secure and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance which requires U.S. citizenship.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field, or the equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• Proficiency supporting VDI environments required; VMware Horizon experience preferred.
• Experience effectively working in a dynamic, technical team environment with competing priorities.
• Strong experience working with Active Directory Group Policy Objects (GPOs).
• Strong PowerShell scripting skills with experience automating Windows desktop administration, configuration, software deployment, troubleshooting, reporting, or routine operational tasks.
• Broad experience with SCCM/MECM application deployment.
• Proficient written and verbal communication and strong interpersonal skills, ability to interact with all levels of management and staff as well as outside vendors, contractors, service providers and consultants.
• Substantial experience architecting and administering highly redundant and fault tolerant enterprise Windows server environments.
• Advanced ability to provide innovative approaches and apply new technologies to broadly defined tasks and projects.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex network environments.