The New Mexico Consortium (NMC) is seeking a full-time System/Network Administrator to support the Information Technology Department. The successful candidate will support the computing, networking, and cybersecurity needs of NMC’s research programs and business operations. The NMC IT department develops, maintains, and secures a broad range of computing environments, including enterprise systems, research computing platforms, high-performance computing (HPC) clusters, data storage systems, and network infrastructure.
The System/Network Administrator serves as the lead administrator for NMC’s network infrastructure while also contributing to the administration and support of Linux-based systems, research computing environments, and cybersecurity initiatives. This position is responsible for the design, implementation, operation, monitoring, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of network services and associated computing infrastructure.
Minimum Job Requirements
- Experience administering Linux-based systems in a production environment.
- Proficient with Git or similar version-control systems.
- Knowledge of designing, configuring, troubleshooting, and administering network infrastructure, including:
- Routing and switching
- VLAN implementation
- Firewall administration
- Network security practices
- Knowledge of core infrastructure services including DNS, DHCP, LDAP, Kerberos, and authentication systems.
- Familiar with configuration management and automation tools such as Ansible, Puppet, Chef, or similar.
- Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Desired Qualifications
- Knowledge of VPN technologies.
- Background supporting software environments, user applications, and resource scheduling systems.
- Familiar with FreeIPA or Active Directory for identity and access management.
- Expert-level knowledge of vendor networking platforms such as Juniper (Junos), Cisco, Arista, Palo Alto, or equivalent technologies.
- Experience with virtualization platforms such as VMware and Proxmox.
- Knowledge of containerization and orchestration technologies including Docker, Podman, Kubernetes, and related platforms.
- Background supporting HPC environments and high-speed research networks like InfiniBand or other low latency networking.
- Familiarity with enterprise monitoring platforms such as Nagios, Zabbix, Prometheus, Grafana, SolarWinds, or equivalent.
- Working knowledge of storage technologies including NFS, Ceph, ZFS, Lustre, or parallel file systems.
- Industry certifications such as:
- CCNA, CCNP, or CCIE
- JNCIA, JNCIS, or JNCIP
- RHCSA or RHCE
- Security+, CISSP, or equivalent
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field, and a minimum of four (4) years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Work Location
This position is based in Los Alamos, New Mexico. The role follows a hybrid work arrangement, with work performed both onsite and remotely based on operational needs. This is not a fully remote or telework position.
Salary
$105,000 – $175,000 annually, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Please apply via the online application system (https://formstack.io/F4BC2) or by mail to:
New Mexico Consortium, 4200 W. Jemez Road, #301, Los Alamos, NM 87544
Position is open until filled.
Application materials should include:
- Curriculum vitae (CV) or resume
- Cover letter
- Contact information for three referees (including name, affiliation, phone number, and email address) and your relationship to them.
The New Mexico Consortium is an independent nonprofit Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/Vet/Dis) and an E-Verify employer.
