Senior/Principal Information Systems Engineering Project Manager - Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery, Onsite

About Sandia:

Sandia National Laboratories is the nation's premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation, with teams of specialists focused on cutting-edge work in a broad array of areas. Some of the main reasons we love our jobs:

• Challenging work with amazing impact that contributes to security, peace, and freedom worldwide

• Extraordinary co-workers

• Some of the best tools, equipment, and research facilities in the world

• Career advancement and enrichment opportunities

• Flexible work arrangements for many positions include 9/80 (work 80 hours every two weeks, with every other Friday off) and 4/10 (work 4 ten-hour days each week) compressed workweeks, part-time work, and telecommuting (a mix of onsite work and working from home)

• Generous vacation, strong medical and other benefits, competitive 401k, learning opportunities, relocation assistance and amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance*

  World-changing technologies. Life-changing careers. Learn more about Sandia at: http://www.sandia.gov

  *These benefits vary by job classification.

What Your Job Will Be Like:

We are seeking a dedicated Information Systems Engineering Project Manager with a strong emphasis on Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery (BC/DR) to lead the development and implementation of robust BC/DR strategies for our technical information systems. The ideal candidate will leverage their expertise in BC/DR principles to ensure the resilience and reliability of our information systems throughout their lifecycle. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to create, maintain, and test comprehensive recovery plans that align with organizational objectives, ensuring operational continuity during disruptive events.

On any give day, you may be called on to:

• Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive business continuity and disaster recovery plans for information systems, ensuring alignment with organizational requirements and risk management strategies

• Lead the execution of BC/DR initiatives, including risk assessments, business impact analyses, and recovery strategy development

• Identify potential risks to business continuity and develop proactive mitigation strategies and contingency plans to address them

• Serve as the principal interface for internal and external stakeholders, facilitating collaboration and communication to ensure effective BC/DR planning and execution

• Conduct regular testing and exercises of BC/DR plans to validate effectiveness and identify areas for improvement

• Develop and deliver status reports, decision documents, and presentations to stakeholders, clearly communicating BC/DR initiatives and outcomes

• Foster a culture of preparedness and resilience within the organization by providing training and guidance on BC/DR best practices

• Collaborate with IT and operational teams to ensure that recovery plans are integrated into overall business processes and technology strategies

  Due to the nature of the work, the selected applicant must be able to work onsite.

Salary Range:

$99,400 - $193,600

*Salary range is estimated, and actual salary will be determined after consideration of the selected candidate's experience and qualifications, and application of any approved geographic salary differential.

Qualifications We Require:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field plus 8 years of experience

• Master Certified Business Continuity Professional (MBCP) or equivalent certification in business continuity and disaster recovery

• Experience with ITIL (Information Technology Infrastructure Library) principles and practices

• Experience with TOGAF (The Open Group Architecture Framework) methodologies and frameworks

• An active DOE Q clearance; or equivalent is required to start

Qualifications We Desire:

• Master's degree in Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field

• Proven experience in developing and managing business continuity and disaster recovery programs for information systems

• Familiarity with risk management practices and tools

• Strong technical knowledge of information systems domains, including software engineering, system administration, and information assurance

• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to articulate BC/DR strategies and execute them effectively

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly to diverse audiences

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a dynamic environment

About Our Team:

The primary mission of Enterprise Continuity and Operations Management (ECOM) is to ensure continuity and operational excellence across IT services. We achieve this by developing and maintaining a comprehensive, end-to-end view of operational IT services. Utilizing IT Service Management (ITSM) tools and best-practice ITIL processes, we drive continuous improvements in IT Service Management. Our portfolio encompasses performance and availability monitoring, event management practices, and password management to safeguard access and maintain system integrity. By leveraging these tools and best practices, the ECOM application developers can create a comprehensive monitoring system that ensures the health and performance of Sandia IT infrastructure. We also oversee problem management to proactively identify and resolve issues, thereby minimizing disruptions and enhancing service reliability. Additionally, we manage change enablement to ensure that all modifications to the IT environment are systematically handled and implemented with minimal disruption. Furthermore, we facilitate business continuity and disaster recovery to ensure that IT services remain stable and dependable under all circumstances. Through these capabilities, we facilitate, secure, and stabilize the flow of information that drives Sandia's mission, aligning with the overarching goals of Support Center 9700.

Posting Duration:

This posting will be open for application submissions for a minimum of seven (7) calendar days, including the 'posting date'. Sandia reserves the right to extend the posting date at any time.

Security Clearance:

Position requires a Department of Energy (DOE) Q security clearance to start, or equivalent active security clearance with another U.S. government agency (e.g., DOD). Sandia is required by DOE directive to conduct a pre-employment drug test and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, law enforcement records, and employment/education verifications. Applicants for employment need to be able to maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship. If you hold more than one citizenship (i.e., of the U.S. and another country), your ability to obtain a security clearance may be impacted.

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 DOE, resulting in the inability to perform the duties assigned and subsequent termination of employment.

EEO:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status and any other protected class under state or federal law.

NNSA Requirements for MedPEDs:

If you have a Medical Portable Electronic Device (MedPED), such as a pacemaker, defibrillator, drug-releasing pump, hearing aids, or diagnostic equipment and other equipment for measuring, monitoring, and recording body functions such as heartbeat and brain waves, if employed by Sandia National Laboratories you may be required to comply with NNSA security requirements for MedPEDs.

If you have a MedPED and you are selected for an on-site interview at Sandia National Laboratories, there may be additional steps necessary to ensure compliance with NNSA security requirements prior to the interview date.

Job ID: 695353

Job Family: IT

Regular/Temporary Position: R

Full/Part-Time Status: F