Oak Ridge, Tennessee, United States · On-site
Requisition Id 16785 Overview: We are hiring a DevOps Engineering Support Team Leader in the Research IT Infrastructure Group of the Research Computing Support Division in the Information Technology Services Directorate!…
Skills: DevOps Leadership, Kubernetes, CI/CD Pipelines, Ansible, Helm
Oak Ridge, Tennessee, United States · On-site
Requisition Id 16779 Overview: We are accepting applications for Postdoctoral Research Associate positions in Data Science for Advanced Manufacturing that will focus on the development of next-generation, data-driven man…
Skills: Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Python, PyTorch
Oak Ridge, Tennessee, United States · Hybrid
Requisition Id 16782 Overview: We’re hiring an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) to facilitate continuous monitoring and RMF compliance across the organization. The ISSO will collaborate with various groups and…
Skills: Risk Management Framework, Continuous Monitoring, Security Control Assessments, Compliance Frameworks, Cyber Risk Evaluation
Oak Ridge, Tennessee, United States · Hybrid
Requisition Id 16783 Overview: We are seeking Express Buyer position. Under general supervision, the selected candidate will award and administer Purchase Orders for commercial items and services for UT-Battelle/Oak R…
Skills: Purchase Order Administration, Procurement, Negotiation, Bid Evaluation, Supplier Management
Oak Ridge, Tennessee, United States · On-site
Requisition Id 16616 Overview: The Advanced Engineering Technologies (AET) Group is seeking a dedicated electrical CAD drafter/designer to support our organization. The position will involve electrical/mechanical design …
Skills: Electrical CAD Design, 3D Modeling, P&ID Generation, AutoCAD, Autodesk Inventor
Oak Ridge, Tennessee, United States · On-site
Requisition Id 16616 Overview: The Advanced Engineering Technologies (AET) Group is seeking a dedicated electrical CAD drafter/designer to support our organization. The position will involve electrical/mechanical design …
Skills: Electrical Design, CAD Drafting, 3D Modeling, P&ID Generation, AutoCAD
Oak Ridge, Tennessee, United States · On-site
Requisition Id 16771 Overview: The Advanced Technologies Section (ATS) at Oak Ridge National Laboratory is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Research Scientist to provide scientific and technical leadersh…
Skills: HPC Systems Architecture, Quantum Computing, Interconnect Technologies, Storage Architectures, System Co-design
Oak Ridge, Tennessee, United States · Hybrid
Requisition Id 16774 Overview: We are seeking a US ITER Lead Schedule Analyst who will focus on all aspects of schedule development and analysis for the US ITER Project. This position is in the US ITER Project Controls g…
Skills: Oracle Primavera, Project Scheduling, Earned Value Management, Project Controls, Baseline Maintenance
Oak Ridge, Tennessee, United States · On-site
Requisition Id 16773 Level: TP02 Overview: We are seeking a highly motivated Technical Professional (TP) to support the synthesis, characterization, and deployment of isotope-labeled molecules, including deuterated and…
Skills: Organic Synthesis, Isotope Labeling, Molecular Characterization, NMR, IR
Oak Ridge, Tennessee, United States · On-site
Requisition Id 16775 Overview: Oak Ridge National Laboratory is the largest US Department of Energy science and energy laboratory, conducting basic and applied research to deliver transformative solutions to compelling p…
Skills: AI/ML, Computer Vision, Python, PyTorch, TensorFlow
Oak Ridge, Tennessee, United States · On-site
Requisition Id 16761 Overview: As a Senior HPC Architect at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), you will lead the architecture, design, and evolution of high-performance computing platforms supporting both open researc…
Skills: HPC Architecture, GPU Computing, Cluster Management, Parallel File Systems, Infrastructure as Code
Blount County, Tennessee, United States · Remote OK
$145k–$177k/yr
Requisition Id 16762 Annual Salary Range:$$145,170.00 -$$177,430.00 Work-Site Type: Remote ORNL offers a flexible work environment that supports both the organization and the employee. In addition, this position is consi…
Skills: Machine Learning, Computer Vision, PyTorch, Python, High Performance Computing
Oak Ridge, Tennessee, United States · On-site
Requisition Id 16760 Overview: We are seeking an Applied Data Scientist to perform development of novel and advanced AI/ML algorithms. This work will support a broad user base by applying AI methods that span low-power e…
Skills: AI/ML Algorithms, Spiking Neural Networks, Agentic AI, Radiation Detection, Neuromorphic Computing
Oak Ridge, Tennessee, United States · On-site
Requisition Id 16766 Overview: The National Center for Computational Sciences (NCCS) at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) is seeking a postdoctoral research associate in High-Performance Computing (HPC) system arc…
Skills: HPC System Architecture, Intelligent Storage Design, Telemetry Analysis, Performance Modeling, High-Bandwidth Memory
Oak Ridge, Tennessee, United States · On-site
Requisition Id 16765 Overview: The National Center for Computational Sciences (NCCS) at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) is seeking a postdoctoral research associate in the area of HPC Confidential Computing and …
Skills: Confidential Computing, Secure Multi-tenancy, HPC System Software, Memory Encryption, Trusted Execution Environments
Oak Ridge, Tennessee, United States · On-site
Requisition Id 16764 Overview: The National Center for Computational Sciences (NCCS) at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) is seeking a postdoctoral research associate in the area of Application-driven Composable D…
Skills: Distributed Storage, High-Performance Computing, Scientific AI, Edge Computing, I/O Performance Characterization
Oak Ridge, Tennessee, United States · On-site
Requisition Id 16769 Overview: We are seeking a Nonproliferation R&D Execution – Technical Staff Member who will focus on the development and utilization of nonproliferation research & development (R&D) test-beds where p…
Skills: Technical Coordination, R&D Test-bed Design, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Safety Inspections
Oak Ridge, Tennessee, United States · Hybrid
Requisition Id 16767 Overview: We are seeking one or more senior-level Procurement Officers who will provide procurement support to the Oak Ridge National Laboratory’s (ORNL) Isotope Science and Enrichment Directorate, w…
Skills: Procurement, Contract Negotiation, Subcontract Administration, Market Research, Federal Procurement Regulations
Oak Ridge, Tennessee, United States · On-site
Requisition Id 16606 Overview: Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) is the U.S. Department of Energy’s largest multi-program science and energy research facility. As a world-class innovation hub, ORNL conducts cutting-ed…
Skills: Program Management, Strategic Planning, Nuclear Fission, Project Governance, Stakeholder Engagement
Oak Ridge, Tennessee, United States · On-site
Requisition Id 16609 Overview: We are seeking an accomplished scientific and technical leader to serve as Division Director of the Fusion Engineering and Applied Materials Division (FEAMD) within the Fusion and Fission E…
Skills: Strategic Leadership, Fusion Engineering, Plasma-Material Interaction, Project Management, Workforce Development
Oak Ridge, Tennessee, United States • On-site
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Lead the DevOps Engineering Support team to provide automation, monitoring, and management infrastructure for R&D projects. Manage staff performance, coordinate with customers to balance workloads, and implement scalable Kubernetes solutions.
Requires a BS degree and at least 8 years of experience in technical fields, with proficiency in CI/CD tools and scripting languages. Must be able to obtain a Department of Energy security clearance.
Requisition Id 16785
Overview:
We are hiring a DevOps Engineering Support Team Leader in the Research IT Infrastructure Group of the Research Computing Support Division in the Information Technology Services Directorate! This leadership position resides onsite in Oak Ridge, TN.
This position leads and supports the facilitation of DevOps for R&D Projects with the DevOps team directly reporting to the Team Lead! You'll hold regular meetings with the customers (those providing funding) and the existing business relationship managers to ensure IT needs are being met, and to balance and manage project workloads as they ramp up and down. The Team Lead provides metrics, strategy, and stays ahead of existing DevOps trends in the industry.
We work as a team to provide deployment, automation, monitoring, and management tool infrastructure for researchers and their projects. DevOps also advocates and promotes best practices to researchers who develop code as a part of their project. We operate within an Agile Scrum workflow while working with researchers to provide automation solutions.
Our Stack and Workflow:
• Work planning and documentation - Jira/Confluence
• Code repository, CI/CD – Gitlab and Harbor
• Configuration and Package Management – Helm, Ansible
• Container Orchestration - Kubernetes, Rancher
• Monitoring, Analytics and Visualization - Prometheus, Grafana, Elasticsearch
• Other technologies utilized/supported include, but aren’t limited to Selenium, Nginx, Traefik, Trivy, Artifactory, and Checkmarx
Major Duties/Responsibilities:
Staff Management:
• Performance management, including creation of yearly performance and development plans, as well as mid-year and year-end assessments.
• Routine meetings with staff to understand current projects and roadblocks.
• Help with removal of roadblocks.
• Time and attendance oversight and approval.
• Develop and manage training plans and budget.
• Hire/contract for additional staff necessary to support DevOps projects.
Technical Engagement:
• Keep customers informed of major IT initiatives.
• Work with staff and customers to develop and/or review solutions.
• Troubleshoot and debug various Kubernetes workloads, CI/CD pipelines, and implement solutions to optimize performance and scalability both on-premise and in the cloud.
• Provide reports as requested, such as major accomplishments or staffing per project.
• Evaluate and document new tools/trends to set path forward for DevOps at ORNL.
• Maintain an eye toward improved service and delivery.
Customer Relationship:
• Develop business relationships with customers, understanding their business and where IT could provide services.
• Develop new services and manage existing services to meet the needs of research.
• Work with researchers and developers to encourage and facilitate Kubernetes best practices into applications, write Helm charts, configure sophisticated pipelines to streamline multiple code repositories for automated deployments/upgrades, and work with others across the organization to ensure delivery of secure solutions in compliance with Internal Operating Procedures.
Deliver ORNL’s mission by aligning behaviors, priorities, and interactions with our core values of Impact, Integrity, Teamwork, Safety, and Service. Promote equal opportunity by fostering a respectful workplace – in how we treat one another, work together, and measure success.
Basic Qualifications:
• A BS degree in a technical, scientific, business, or related field of study and eight (8) or more years of experience is required for consideration. An equivalent combination of education and experience may also be considered.
• Working experience with configuration management and automation tools like Git, Jenkins, Ansible, Puppet, or other CI/CD pipeline tools.
• Proficiency in at least one scripting language like Bash, Python, Go, PowerShell, or equivalent.
• Proven leadership ability (projects, teams, etc.).
Preferred Qualifications:
• Kubernetes certifications such as CKA and CKAD.
• RHSA, VCP, AWS Certified DevOps Engineer
• 8+ years' demonstrated ability managing UNIX/Linux Systems. 2 or more years' experience building and managing Kubernetes infrastructure in a production environment.
• 1+ years' experience using Kubernetes for container orchestration.
• Experience managing virtual infrastructure on public clouds (AWS, Azure, GCP, etc).
• Solid understanding of multiple operating systems.
• Experience with performance and diagnostic tools for benchmarking, analysis and tuning of systems, networking, and storage.
• Previous experience working in a government, scientific, or other highly technical environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills suitable for user support and ability to work well with peers.
• Demonstrated ability to balance complex research and security requirements.
• Technical documentation skills, including ability to prepare simple documentation web pages.
Special Requirements:
• Visa Sponsorship: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
• Q or L clearance: This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a clearance from the Department of Energy. As such, this position is a Workplace Substance Abuse (WSAP) testing designated position. WSAP positions require passing a pre-placement drug test and participation in an ongoing random drug testing program.
To obtain this credential, new employees must successfully complete and pass a Federal Tier 1 background check investigation. This investigation includes a declaration of illegal drug activities, including use, supply, possession, or manufacture within the last year. This includes marijuana and cannabis derivatives, which are still considered illegal under federal law, regardless of state laws.
About ORNL:
As a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science national laboratory, ORNL has an impressive 80-year legacy of addressing the nation’s most pressing challenges. Our team is made up of over 7,000 dedicated and innovative individuals! Our goal is to create an environment where a variety of perspectives and backgrounds are valued, ensuring ORNL is known as a top choice for employment. These principles are essential for supporting our broader mission to drive scientific breakthroughs and translate them into solutions for energy, environmental, and security challenges facing the nation.
ORNL offers competitive pay and benefits programs to attract and retain individuals who demonstrate exceptional work behaviors. The laboratory provides a range of employee benefits, including medical and retirement plans and flexible work hours, to support the well-being of you and your family. Employee amenities such as on-site fitness, banking, and cafeteria facilities are also available for added convenience.
Other benefits include the following: Prescription Drug Plan, Dental Plan, Vision Plan, 401(k) Retirement Plan, Contributory Pension Plan, Life Insurance, Disability Benefits, Generous Vacation and Holidays, Parental Leave, Legal Insurance with Identity Theft Protection, Employee Assistance Plan, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, Wellness Programs, Educational Assistance, Relocation Assistance, and Employee Discounts.
If you have difficulty using the online application system or need an accommodation to apply due to a disability, please email: [email protected].
This position will remain open for a minimum of 5 days after which it will close when a qualified candidate is identified and/or hired.
We accept Word (.doc, .docx), Adobe (unsecured .pdf), Rich Text Format (.rtf), and HTML (.htm, .html) up to 5MB in size. Resumes from third party vendors will not be accepted; these resumes will be deleted and the candidates submitted will not be considered for employment.
If you have trouble applying for a position, please email [email protected].
ORNL is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, are encouraged to apply. UT-Battelle is an E-Verify employer.
Big Science. Big Impact.
Oak Ridge National Laboratory is managed by UT-Battelle for the Department of Energy. Scientists and engineers at ORNL conduct basic and applied research and development to create scientific knowledge and technological solutions that strengthen the nation's leadership in key areas of science; increase the availability of affordable, reliable energy; and contribute to national security. ORNL also performs other work for the Department of Energy, including isotope production, information management, and technical program management, and provides research and technical assistance to other organizations.
Offices: One Bethel Valley Road, Oak Ridge, TN 37831, US
Big Science. Big Impact.
Oak Ridge National Laboratory is managed by UT-Battelle for the Department of Energy. Scientists and engineers at ORNL conduct basic and applied research and development to create scientific knowledge and technological solutions that strengthen the nation's leadership in key areas of science; increase the availability of affordable, reliable energy; and contribute to national security. ORNL also performs other work for the Department of Energy, including isotope production, information management, and technical program management, and provides research and technical assistance to other organizations.
Offices: One Bethel Valley Road, Oak Ridge, TN 37831, US
