Senior System Administrator

Job Description

The Naval Nuclear Laboratory’s (NNL) Naval Training & Simulation (NTS) organization is seeking a highly motivated System Administrator to join our Simulation IT team.

The NTS Simulation computing environment is dynamic and multifaceted where we develop highly available, resilient, and secure IT solutions that blend traditional IT technologies (Virtualization, MS Server / Client, Active Directory, Cisco, Palo Alto, and Linux) with a wide variety of first-of-kind Simulation applications, platforms, and emerging technologies.

This environment will allow you to work across multiple technologies and grow as a technical IT professional while delivering interesting products that directly support the Naval Training mission.

The successful candidate will have a strong Microsoft-centric systems configuration, management, optimization, and system hardening background.

Methodical troubleshooting and creative problem-solving are essential to success in Simulation IT. Additionally, you must enjoy designing, configuring, implementing, troubleshooting, optimizing, and securing first-of-kind systems and technologies as our computing environment presents a number of unique technical challenges.

We have an excellent team of technical professionals and continue to grow as we deliver our next generation of Simulation trainers.

Required Combination of Knowledge and Skill

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience; orMaster's degree from an accredited college or university in a related field and a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience.

Preferred Skills

Experience managing Microsoft-centric computing environments.

Client / server imaging, baselining, hardening, optimizing, and monitoring in an Enterprise environment.

Experience or interest in administering, securing, optimizing, and auditing Active Directory (AD) and its various component services.

Experience or interest in administering and troubleshooting virtualization technologies and environments (i.e. VMWare, Hyper-V).

System hardening experience utilizing standards such as Defense Information Systems Agency’s (DISA) Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) Administration or working knowledge of security applications and hardening tools (i.

e. Antivirus, Endpoint Security, Log and Event Management)

Experience with Vulnerability Management (VM) and patching tools (i.e. Nessus VM scanning, IBM BigFix patching and software management)

Have worked in a multi-site environment or team across groups in different physical locations working on multiple projects simultaneously.

Experience with programming / scripting technologies (i.e. PowerShell, VBA, Python).

Compensation and Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision & Voluntary Benefits
• Disability, Life & Accident Insurance
• 401(k) Savings program & Captial Accumulation Plan
• Personal & Medical Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Flexible Work Schedules
• Tuition Assistance for Eligible Employees
• Student Debt Benefit Personal Time Off Sell Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness Program
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Pay Range

$83,600.00 - $130,700.00 annually

Salary information provided is a general guide line only. Annual salary is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerationsThe Naval Nuclear Laboratory is operated for the U.

S. Department of Energy (DOE) by Fluor Marine Propulsion, LLC (FMP), a wholly owned subsidiary of Fluor Corporation. Naval Nuclear Laboratory personnel are FMP employees who work at four DOE facilities : Bettis Atomic Power Laboratory, Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory, Kenneth A.

Kesselring Site, and Naval Reactors Facility, and at the U.S. Department of Defense-owned Nuclear Power Training Unit-Charleston.

FMP employees also have an established presence at numerous shipyards and vendor locations. For nearly 70 years, the Naval Nuclear Laboratory has developed advanced nuclear propulsion technology, provided technical support, and trained world-class nuclear operators to ensure the safe and reliable operation of our nation's submarine and aircraft carrier Fleets.

The Naval Nuclear Laboratory is a national asset solely dedicated to the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program. We rely on the dedication and innovation of our nearly 8000 engineers, scientists, technicians, and support personnel.

All candidates must be U.S. citizens. Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified matter.

FMP is a government contractor and maintains a drug free workplace and workforce. All candidates must be able to pass a drug test in compliance with FMP company policy and 10 CFR 707.

Marijuana is a Federal Schedule I controlled substance and illegal under Federal Law. Therefore, FMP is required to test for marijuana.

Fluor Marine Propulsion is an Equal Opportunity Employer (Veterans / Disabilities) committed to workplace diversity.