Sr. Associate IT Engineer - Hancocks Bridge, NJ
About The Position
The Sr. Associate IT Engineer supports the Nuclear Real-Time Systems (Operations Technology) team and participates in the full system life cycle, including designing, coding, testing, implementing, and supporting application software and systems. The engineer works closely with Analysts and Product Managers to understand business requirements and contribute to the analysis and physical design of technical solutions. Assignments may focus on development, such as installing new systems and upgrades, or support, such as maintaining existing applications and resolving issues. The position supports nuclear operational technology, including plant process computers and physical security systems. Work includes system programming and troubleshooting across Windows, Linux/Unix, and OpenVMS platforms; installing and supporting servers, desktops, Cisco networks, operating systems, and virtual hosts; and conducting cybersecurity monitoring and incident response. The role also provides 24/7 support for critical operational systems on a weekly rotating basis and requires compliance with nuclear access, fitness-for-duty, and Department of Energy 10 CFR 810 requirements. The position is hybrid, with at least three onsite days per week.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, or Information Sciences.
- Typically 0–3 years of work experience in Information Technology.
- Ability to learn new business and technical concepts.
- Excellent problem-solving skills.
- Flexibility and willingness to accept changes in priorities as necessary.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Basic knowledge of the practical application of role-specific engineering science and technology, including applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of goods and services.
- Ability to create technical and non-technical end-user documentation.
- Ability to work independently, guided by individual and team goals.
- Familiarity with Linux operating systems.
- Ability to obtain ESP (Engineering Support Population) certification.
- Ability to obtain 10 CFR 810 access and maintain fitness-for-duty requirements.
- Compliance with the Department of Energy regulation 10 CFR 810 is required; where applicable, applicants must meet the stated citizenship, residency, or protected-individual criteria.
- Must meet nuclear requirements for unescorted site access.
- A valid Real ID or approved alternate form of documentation is required.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with MongoDB and MSSQL databases.
- Additional experience with mission-critical OT environments or cybersecurity controls.
- Experience translating business requirements into system functional and non-functional requirements.
- Demonstrated understanding of projects from both client and business perspectives.
Responsibilities
- Analyze end-user needs and design, develop, and test solutions.
- Partner with business analysts to translate business requirements into application requirements.
- Create process flowcharts, diagrams, and related documentation, and develop technical workflows using modeling techniques.
- Ensure designs and system implementations meet security and quality-assurance standards; analyze root causes and impacts of defects and suggest fixes.
- Analyze system reports to verify functionality and performance against product and service-level requirements.
- Install, configure, and troubleshoot servers, desktops, Cisco networks, operating systems, and virtual hosts using a disciplined development process.
- Support engineering modifications, technical evaluations, and OT fleet peer-group collaboration.
- Apply operational break fixes and perform proactive maintenance until permanent solutions can be implemented.
- Support and participate in maintenance of plant process computers, physical security systems, and other nuclear OT systems.
- Conduct cybersecurity monitoring and periodic activities, respond to incidents, and support NRC inspections.
- Perform system programming, analysis, and troubleshooting across Windows, Linux/Unix, and OpenVMS platforms.
- Provide 24/7 support of critical operational systems on a weekly rotating basis.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
