Software Developer (NWS 00954)

Location: Livermore CA
Title: Software Developer (NWS 00954)

North Wind Services (NWS) is a high performing low risk company with a successful history of contributing to their clients missions. NWS executes and manages a wide range of technical services such as environmental investigation and restoration construction demolition radioactive and hazardous waste management public communication/involvement information management health and safety industrial hygiene and emergency response/HAZMAT services.

North Wind Services is actively seeking individuals who can contribute to national security within the science technology and engineering fields as part of our supplemental labor team at vital federal research and development installations supporting the Department of Energy. Qualified applicants must be a US citizen at least 18 years of age and able to meet pre-employment requirements including any required physicals drug screen and/or background investigation to satisfy clearance requirements from the Department of Energy.

Successful candidates will be employees of NWS supporting the missions of their federal client Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) in Livermore CA. Pay benefits Human Resources and employment management functions are all provided by NWS. As an NWS employee working at LLNL within the clients environment you will complete day-to-day tasks with direction from technical personnel directly employed by LLNL.

The Global Security has an opening in the Strategic Threat Analysis & Response group for an experienced Software Engineer to support data management and analytic systems. The successful candidate will have a strong background in administering troubleshooting maintaining repairing and securing Windows and Mac Linux hardware software applications and operating systems.

Essential Duties
- Software development support for data management and analytics systems to include developing new features and performing required updates to current features to address project requirements.
- Knowledge transfer and consultation activities for current LLNL staff leading data analytics capabilities.
- Occasionally interface and coordinate with project Sponsor when requested to resolve issues or explain legacy systems.
- Perform additional job duties as assigned.

Essential Skills Knowledge and Abilities
- This position requires an active Department of Energy (DOE) Q-level clearance.
- Bachelors degree in a computer-related field or equivalent combination of technical training and related experience.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and flexibility to adjust to changing deadlines.
- Ability to execute sound judgments in a highly dynamic environment.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills necessary to collaborate in a team environment and document present and explain technical information.
- Experience working with customers and handling issues with confidentiality and professionalism.
- Intermediate troubleshooting skills attention to detail consistent follow-through to assure issue is resolved and policies and procedures are followed.
- Ability to consistently follow procedural guidelines.
- Experience developing and documenting work processes.
- Experience administering troubleshooting maintaining repairing and securing Windows and Mac Linux hardware software applications and operating systems.
- Ability to maintain component configurations and inspect computer and network hardware.

Desired Skills Knowledge and Abilities
- Experience with LLNL DOE and NNSA cyber security policies procedures and implementations.
- Knowledge of computer security concepts and practices for one or more common operating system (e.g. Windows Mac or Linux).
- Information security training.

Special Requirements

Pre-Placement Medical Exam: A job-related pre-placement medical examination may be required.

Pre-employment drug test: External applicants selected for this position will be required to pass a post offer pre-employment drug test.

Anticipated Government Clearance Level: Q (position will be cleared to this level). Applicants who are selected will be subject to a federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information or addition all L or Q cleared employees are subject to random drug testing. Q-level clearance requires U.S. citizenship. If you hold multiple citizenships (U.S. and another country) you may be required to renounce your non-U.S. citizenship before a DOE L or Q clearance will be processed/granted.

North Wind offers a competitive pay and benefits package to include health life and disability insurance benefits 401(k) with company match generous paid leave and tuition reimbursement for eligible employees. As a company we are committed to employee wellness professional development and work-life balance. We value safety reliability and commitment to our people. For more information about benefits or hiring philosophy visit the North Wind Career Opportunities Page.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The nature of those accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying you may contact our Helpline 1.208.528.8718 or use the Request for Reasonable Accommodation form to get assistance.

North Wind is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race sex color religion national origin age disability veteran status genetic data religion or other legally protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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