IT Systems Administrator, Intermediate

Savannah River National Laboratory • Aiken, SC

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About The Position

Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL) is seeking an intermediate IT Systems Administrator to provide full lifecycle support for systems in a Department of Energy mission environment. The role supports the configuration, maintenance, and performance of engineering applications used in the design, analysis, and sustainment of national security infrastructure and energy research systems.

The position supports integrations with enterprise platforms, coordinates system updates and infrastructure changes, provides Tier II/III technical support, and contributes to cybersecurity compliance, documentation, disaster recovery, and mission assurance. The administrator works with engineering stakeholders, application vendors, cybersecurity staff, and DOE system owners to resolve complex issues.

The Chief Information Office team provides digital solutions and virtual infrastructure supporting SRNL’s mission and business goals. Its work includes commercial off-the-shelf, custom-written, and cloud-based solutions across multiple federal customers.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or computer engineering and 4+ years of relevant experience; equivalent experience will be reviewed in lieu of a degree.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance; U.S. citizenship is legally required.
• Intermediate-level experience with Windows Server 2016 or later and Linux, including RHEL or Ubuntu.
• Strong experience with VMware vSphere (ESXi/vCenter) or Hyper-V.
• Experience with Active Directory, GPO management, and DNS/DHCP administration.
• Experience with rack-mounted servers, such as Dell PowerEdge or HPE ProLiant, and SAN/NAS storage.
• Strong troubleshooting logic and attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

• Experience managing hybrid environments in Azure or AWS.
• Proficiency in PowerShell scripting for task automation.
• Experience with patch management tools such as PDQ Deploy or WSUS, and endpoint protection.
• Microsoft AZ-800, VCP-DCV, or RHCSA certification.

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, including NIST 800-53 and DOE O 205.1C.
• Maintain technical documentation, including SOPs, diagrams, and configuration baselines for NSS.
• 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.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision options, including HSA options with company-provided seed.
• Company-paid short- and long-term disability.
• Company-paid non-contributory life insurance equal to 1x salary.
• Company-paid non-contributory AD&D equal to 1x salary.
• Savings and investment plan with a qualified non-elective company contribution of 5% each pay period, immediately vested.
• Company match of 50 cents per dollar up to 8%, with five-year vesting in the company match.
• Contributory life insurance up to 5x salary, with a $1 million cap.
• Contributory AD&D coverage for employees, spouses, and children.
• Paid time off.
• Employee Assistance Plan.
• Competitive relocation package; domestic and international relocation assistance is available for certain positions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level