Network Administrator, Intermediate

Savannah River National Laboratory•Aiken, SC

About The Position

Savannah River National Laboratory is seeking a skilled and driven Network Engineer to support mission-critical Department of Energy networks. The role supports secure, enterprise-grade network infrastructure and services across classified environments as part of a dynamic, cross-functional team supporting national security initiatives. The position helps maintain the integrity, availability, and confidentiality of sensitive systems and information. The role is suited to technically capable individuals who thrive in structured, fast-paced environments and are committed to supporting the missions of DOE and its federal partners. The Chief Information Office team provides digital solutions and virtual infrastructure, supporting SRNL’s mission and business goals, multiple federal customers, and research and development needs.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree plus 4–6 years of experience, or equivalent relevant experience.
At least 3 years of experience supporting secure network environments in a federal, military, or classified capacity.
U.S. citizenship, legally required for the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
CompTIA Security+ certification or equivalent IAT Level II certification per DoD 8570.01-M.
Hands-on expertise in TCP/IP networking, routing protocols (OSPF, BGP, EIGRP), and Layer 2/3 infrastructure.
Proven experience working with cryptographic devices and adherence to classified handling protocols.

Nice To Haves

Active DOE Q clearance or eligibility for crossover from a TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.
Experience supporting DOE, NSA, or military network operations.
Working knowledge of McAfee firewall appliances and enterprise monitoring tools such as HP Node Manager.
Strong understanding of COMSEC compliance requirements and procedures.
Journeyman Internetworking Technician or Network Operations Specialist.

Responsibilities

Install, configure, and maintain Cisco and Juniper routers, switches, and other networking hardware across LAN/WAN and CAN environments.
Manage and troubleshoot High Assurance IP Encryptors (HAIPE), including KG-175, KG-245X, and KG-250X devices.
Support deployment and diagnostics of long-haul circuits, fiber infrastructure, and classified voice and data systems.
Conduct root-cause analysis and respond rapidly to mission-impacting incidents, restoring services with minimal downtime.
Maintain compliance with COMSEC procedures, including lifecycle management of cryptographic key material.
Create and maintain documentation of network configurations, diagrams, and system procedures.
Participate in knowledge sharing, peer training, and mentoring to sustain team readiness and effectiveness.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision options, including HSA options with a company-provided seed contribution.
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 with immediate vesting, and a 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.