Argonne National Laboratory is a multidisciplinary science and engineering research center, where talented scientists and engineers work together to answer the biggest questions facing humanity, from how to obtain affordable clean energy to protecting ourselves and our environment. Within Argonne is the Advanced Photon Source (APS), a large User facility operated for the Department of Energy.

The Advanced Photon Source provides ultra-bright, high-energy storage ring-generated x-ray beams for research in almost all scientific disciplines. These x-rays allow scientists to pursue new knowledge about the structure and function of materials in the center of the Earth, in outer space, and all points in between.

The Advanced Photon Source is seeking an experienced and motivated manager who will be responsible for the oversight of the Information Technology (IT) group to ensure effective and efficient support for computing and network systems. You will be managing a team that supports the accelerator, beamline, and business operations networks, systems, and services. In addition, the IT team is responsible for the designing, engineering, implementation, and management of services running on all system platforms within this environment.

In this role, your responsibilities will include:

• Managing the IT group that plans, designs, develops, supports, integrates, implements and/or operates enterprise-wide computer systems and networks (including high-performance systems and networks), and associated computer software and computer security technologies.
• Implement policies, procedures, and guidelines to ensure efficient, economical and effective Information Technology (IT) planning, acquisition, and management in support of APS mission and objectives.
• Work with Laboratory Information technology and Argonne Cyber Security Office to ensure the APS systems operate within the standards and requirements of Laboratory and DOE/DHS Security. Acts as the Chief Information Officer for the APS.
• Respond to and further the goals set by the APS management.
• Manage the career growth and development of staff through appropriate mentoring and career progression frameworks
• Analyzes IT infrastructure costs & develops effort and budget estimates for projects. Submits annual operational budgets and staffing estimates for the IT group.
• Develop and implement business continuity protocols to minimize disruption to business operations in the event of emergency situations or data loss.
• Oversee physical security of all hardware systems, networks and server infrastructure at the APS.
• Promotes effective interdivisional IT operations by encouraging performance-based management and where appropriate, facilitates the restructure of mission-related processes before making significant IT investments to improve the performance and cost-effectiveness of the APS information management activities.
• Establishes, implements, and maintains a comprehensive and effective cyber/computer security program to protect the APS information and information technology assets.
• Oversees all external connections to the APS network including Web Services, file transfer, high performance computing and Telepresence.
• Develop and maintain relationships with external IT vendors and service providers.
• Identify emerging technologies & industry standards to be analyzed and integrated within the IT organization.

Position Requirements

• Knowledge of controls and computing equipment, design techniques, and software techniques.
• Knowledge of Cyber Security, computer networking, and computer networking hardware.
• Proven ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.
• Knowledge and skill in managing and presenting budgets and project schedules for large computer and network systems.
• Bachelor’s or a masters degree in computer science, electrical engineering, or comparable field is required.
• A minimum of 10+ years professional experience including managing information technology or engineering projects and staff in complex, state-of-the-art scientific/technical facilities.
• The individual should posses strong leadership, communication, analytical and teamwork skills. It would be an advantage if the applicant has a successful track record as a project manager in multimillion dollar, computer software, databases, hardware, and computer network projects.
• Role model Argonne’s Core Values.
• Understand, value, and promote diversity.

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