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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # System Administrator / Network Specialist - **Company:** Savannah River Mission Completion - **Location:** Aiken, SC, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $69,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Configuration Management, Computer Networks, Network Architecture, Software Configuration Management, Product Software Implementation Methods, Network Routers, Computer Networking Systems, Firewalls (Computer Science), Computer Equipment, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology - **Published:** August 8, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/15E40F740ED7485AB73B3FB8A3C84B5A/job/ ## About the Role * High school diploma, or Associate's degree, or Bachelor's degree with practical and relevant experience, * Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Computer Science * Previous experience with Liquid Waste facilities, systems, and requirements * Familiarity or previous experience maintaining secured ICS systems under DOE/NNSA requirements * Strong verbal and written communication skills ## Description The System Administrator/ Network Specialist is responsible for developing, designing, and maintaining the computer network infrastructure (including hardware, software, and installation) that supports the distributed control system (DCS) and simulator, and supports equipment connections to the DCS., * Performs moderately complex configuration management and release engineering tasks to ensure new software product operating parameters are documented, comply with standard hardware configurations, and are logistically sustainable. * Designs and plans standard ICS network systems. * Conducts testing of network systems. * Provides specifications and detailed schematics for network architecture. * Provides specific, detailed information for hardware and software selection, implementation techniques, and tools for the most efficient solution to meet business needs, including present and future capacity requirements. * Performs operational analysis and effectiveness analysis. * Maintains software configuration management tools to support configuration identification, control, reporting, and delivery of both internally developed software and externally purchased commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) software products. * Contributes to completion of milestones associated with specific projects * Maintains technical expertise in all areas of network and computer hardware and software interconnection and interfacing, such as routers, switchers, firewalls, hubs, bridges, gateways, etc. * May build and design training models. * Errors may cause delays and expenditure of resources to rectify. * Works primarily with internal contacts and has some contact with customers and vendors on routine matters. * Other duties as assigned. Additional Responsibilities at the Senior level: * Evaluates and reports on new network technologies to enhance capabilities of the network. * Maintains technical expertise in all areas of network and computer hardware and software interconnection and interfacing, such as routers, switchers, firewalls, hubs, bridges, gateways, etc. * May train software developers in the use of configuration management tools and the implementation of software quality standards. * Work is reviewed upon completion for adequacy in meeting objectives. * Contributes to completion specific projects where erroneous decisions may result in serious project delays and considerable expenditure of resources to rectify. * Works frequently across organization and with customers on difficult technical issues associated with specific projects. * Other duties as assigned. ## Related Videos - [Contract Testing with MCP: Building Self-Describing, Self-Testing APIs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100040-contract-testing-with-mcp-building-self-describing-self-testing-apis) - [Distributed search under the hood](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/256-distributed-search-under-the-hood) - [Modern Web Development with Nuxt3](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/294-modern-web-development-with-nuxt3) - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [Checkmate: 5 Real Incidents That Can End a Software Company](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100126-checkmate-5-real-incidents-that-can-end-a-software-company) - [Trends, Challenges and Best Practices for AI at the Edge](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/630-trends-challenges-and-best-practices-for-ai-at-the-edge) ## Related Articles - [7 Important Tips That Every Software Developer Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/101-7-important-tips-that-every-software-developer-should-know) - [How to Write a CV and Interview if You Don't Fully Qualify For The Job](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/183-how-to-write-a-cv-and-interview-if-you-don-t-fully-qualify-for-the-job) - [What is Software Engineering?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/289-what-is-software-engineering) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [A Guide to Green Tech and Green IT Careers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/374-a-guide-to-green-tech-and-green-it-careers) - [From developer to manager – what does it take to become an engineering manager?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/42-from-developer-to-manager-what-does-it-take-to-become-an-engineering-manager)