IT Systems Administrator

Savannah River National Laboratory • Aiken, SC

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About The Position

Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL) is seeking a skilled IT System Administrator to provide full lifecycle support for systems within a DOE mission environment. This position supports the configuration, maintenance, and performance of engineering applications critical to the design, analysis, and sustainment of national security infrastructure and energy research systems.

Requirements

• OS: Intermediate-level Windows Server (2016+) and intermediate Linux (RHEL/Ubuntu).
• Virtualization: Strong experience with VMware vSphere (ESXi/vCenter) or Hyper-V.
• Identity: Active Directory, GPO management, and DNS/DHCP administration.
• Hardware: Experience with rack-mounted servers (Dell PowerEdge/HPE ProLiant) and SAN/NAS storage.
• General: Strong troubleshooting logic and attention to detail
• Bachelor's Degree in computer science, computer engineering and 4+ years of relevant experience.
• Equivalent experience will be reviewed in lieu of degree.
• For ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, US Citizenship is Legally Required

Nice To Haves

• Cloud: Experience managing hybrid environments in Azure or AWS.
• Automation: Proficiency in PowerShell scripting for task automation.
• Security: Experience with patch management tools (PDQ Deploy/WSUS) and endpoint protection.
• Certifications: Microsoft AZ-800, VCP-DCV, or RHCSA are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support integrations with enterprise systems such as ERP, ALM, and identity management platforms.
• Coordinate and implement system patches, version upgrades, performance tuning, and infrastructure changes.
• Provide Tier II/III technical support to end users, engineering teams, and classified program offices.
• Participate in audits, compliance checks, and system reviews to meet DOE cybersecurity standards (NIST 800-53, DOE O 205.1C, etc.).
• Maintain technical documentation including SOPs, diagrams, and configuration baselines for CREO/Windchill systems.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity staff to implement STIGs, POA&Ms, and continuous monitoring plans.
• Implement and test disaster recovery and backup strategies to support mission assurance.
• Serve as liaison between engineering stakeholders, application vendors, and DOE system owners to resolve complex issues.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees