System Administrator, Associate (Entry Level)

Naval Nuclear Laboratory•Charleston, SC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Naval Nuclear Laboratory is seeking a motivated technical professional to join the Information Systems & Technology organization at the Nuclear Power Training Unit in Charleston, South Carolina. The organization manages IT operations supporting classified and unclassified enterprise networks at the site. The role applies broad IT operations knowledge and supports equipment and infrastructure including network switches, servers, storage devices, security, and enterprise applications in a technically diverse environment supporting naval nuclear operator training. The Systems Administrator installs, configures, administers, and troubleshoots network equipment and infrastructure; supports networked clients and printers; and helps ensure applicable security requirements are implemented. Application duties include updating and troubleshooting enterprise applications and programming and maintaining scripts. The administrator also contributes to infrastructure, application, and systems projects, delivering functional, technical, and security requirements on time. Success requires prioritizing multiple tasks and projects, adjusting work plans, and coordinating responsibilities within the organization and site. Candidates must be U.S. citizens. Those selected will undergo a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified matter. Candidates must also pass a drug test in compliance with company policy and 10 CFR 707.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a related field, or a master's degree from an accredited college or university in a related field.
Must be a U.S. citizen.
Must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified matter following a Federal background investigation.
Must be able to pass a drug test in compliance with company policy and 10 CFR 707.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Cisco network hardware, configurations, and infrastructure; CCNA or CCNP certification preferred.
CompTIA certifications such as A+, Network+, or Security+.
Experience installing, terminating, and troubleshooting copper and fiber optic cabling.
Virtual machine management experience.
Vulnerability management expertise.
Experience creating and maintaining scripts, such as PowerShell.
Strong interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills.
Positive attitude and demonstrated ability to thrive in team environments.
Proven troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
Strong work ethic and desire for continuous learning.

Responsibilities

Install, configure, administer, and troubleshoot equipment and infrastructure relevant to network operations.
Route and test new network cables.
Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair networked clients, printers, switches, servers, and storage devices.
Ensure applicable security requirements are implemented for associated equipment.
Update and troubleshoot enterprise applications.
Program and maintain scripts.
Prioritize multiple tasks and projects, adjust work plans, and integrate responsibilities within the organization and site.
Participate in projects implementing infrastructure, application, or systems solutions, ensuring timely delivery of functional, technical, and security requirements.