About Sandia: Sandia National Laboratories is the nation's premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation. We are a world-class team of scientists, engineers, technologists, post docs, and visiting researchers all focused on cutting-edge technology, ranging from homeland defense, global security, biotechnology, and environmental preservation to energy and combustion research, computer security, and nuclear defense. To learn more, visit http://www.sandia.gov. Department Description: The Information Systems Analysis Group of the Information Systems Analysis Center 5600 conducts vulnerability assessments of information systems and all related technologies; analyzes crypto algorithms and design implementations for vulnerabilities and research new approaches; analyzes network communications to discover unauthorized penetrations, conduct forensics analysis, and analyze potential threats to US information systems; develops capability for DoD to simulate cascading effects of network attacks; develops analysis tools which process large amounts of data to extract meaningful information and to hypothesize future outcomes. For undergraduate candidates, we are actively hiring employees to go into the Minority Fellowship Program (MFP). How to Apply: Click on the "Apply" button at the top or bottom of this screen, follow the instructions to upload a resume, and complete the submission process to indicate your interest in this position. Primary Job Duties: -Pursues a technical master's degree that fulfills Sandia's business needs. - Works with the hiring manager to determine how the planned program of study may be used to accomplish work relevant to Sandia's needs. - Completes the master's degree within a specified time period. - Serves as a regular staff member in a science, engineering, or technology specialty. - Master's degree must be earned in three semesters, four trimesters or five quarters for a non-thesis option or four semesters, five trimesters or six quarters for thesis option. - Meets service requirement of two years of employment for each year of school completed in the Master's Fellowship Program (MFP). Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: - Ability and desire to obtain a Master's degree in an area of critical need. - Ability to obtain a U.S. Department of Energy security clearance (obtaining a security clearance requires U.S. citizenship). - Ability to maintain a minimum passing cumulative GPA throughout the MFP program. - Demonstrated ability to develop and present ideas and results in oral and written form. - A track record of leadership and involvement in extracurricular activities, including professional associations. - Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5/4.0 or higher BS degree is preferre - Demonstrated successful experience or training in one of the topical areas mentioned in the Job - Description or in a closely related field is necessary - Ability to perform effectively in a highly collaborative and team-oriented environment is particularly important - Self-directed, innovative, organized, and able to work in a large team environment. -Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills. -Demonstrated leadership skills and an interest in working in a multidisciplinary laboratory environment. Required: - A BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, discrete Mathematics or a relevant field - Must possess or obtain an engineering or science bachelor¿s degree by May 2014 or within the last three years - Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.2/4.0 BS degree - Ability to obtain and maintain a required US DOE security clearance - Be willing to submit to a polygraph and obtain additional clearances Desired: - Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5/4.0 or higher BS degree is preferred - Demonstrated successful experience or training in one of the topical areas mentioned in the Job Description or in a closely related field is necessary - Ability to perform effectively in a highly collaborative and team-oriented environment is particularly important Security Clearance: Position requires a Department of Energy (DOE)-granted Q-level security clearance. Sandia is required by DOE directive to conduct a pre-employment background review that includes personal reference checks, law enforcement record and credit checks, and employment and education verifications. Applicants for employment must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship. Applicants offered employment with Sandia are subject to a federal background investigation to meet the requirements for access to classified information or matter if the duties of the position require a DOE security clearance. Substance abuse or illegal drug use, falsification of information, criminal activity, serious misconduct or other indicators of untrustworthiness can cause a clearance to be denied or terminated by the DOE, rendering the inability to perform the duties assigned and resulting in termination of employment. Benefits: At Sandia you will receive many benefits as a valued employee of a premier national multi-program engineering and science research laboratory. In our Total Rewards package you will enjoy competitive pay, great benefits, a stimulating, positive environment and learning opportunities that will help build your career. More information may be found on our Careers website. EEO Statement: Sandia National Laboratories is an Equal Opportunity Employer of qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. Job Description: While on roll as a full-time Sandia National Laboratories¿ employee, candidate pursues a graduate degree in electrical, computer, optical, mechanical, computer science, or other engineering discipline at an accredited university on a full-time basis. Works full-time on site at Sandia for at least two months before beginning graduate studies and while on summer break. Upon completing the fellowship program, returns to Sandia to join the hiring organization's technical team and works for a specified period of time fulfilling a service requirement. Meets Affirmative Action (AA) strategic hiring program requirements.
*CITY:* Albuquerque
*STATE:* NM
*FULL PART TIME:* F
*COUNTRY:* USA
*HRS SOURCE ID:* 1030
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*REG TEMP:* R
*JOB FAMILY:* SP