Network Administrator

The Naval Nuclear Laboratory (NNL) is seeking a Network Administrator to join our team! IT Networking and Communications currently owns and operates the Naval Reactors Program’s Unclassified and Confidential Enterprise Networks and supports users located at over 100 sites around the world. We own the configuration, management, and lifecycle of the networking hardware for each of these connections. We work with business area experts (e.g., engineers, scientists, technicians) and senior IT personnel to develop and implement strategies to address developing needs (e.g., new building construction, building moves, and new technologies such as wireless capabilities) and unique constraints with respect to cybersecurity, operability, maintainability, and lifecycle replacement of these systems. We work with the development and implementation of new and common architectures and support models for existing networks.

Some responsibilities include:

• Defines, designs, and implements network communications and solution improvements.
• Proposes and implements system enhancements (software and hardware updates) that will improve the performance and reliability of the network.
• Designs, documents, implements, administers and supports the network infrastructure.
• Conducts testing of network systems.
• Maintains technical expertise in all areas of network and computer hardware and software interconnection and interfacing, such as routers, switches, firewalls, proxies, load balancing, etc.
• Prepares appropriate network documentation, including operational instructions.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience; or
• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in a related field and a minimum of 1 year of relevant experience.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking protocols (e.g. VLAN, Ethernet, ARP, BGP, OSPF).
• Working knowledge of network monitoring technologies (e.g. Cisco Prime Infrastructure, StatSeeker).
• Demonstrated customer service skills, coupled with strong teaming, organization, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience designing and operating enterprise wireless environments with hundreds of access points, including deployments across multiple buildings or sites.
• Understanding of RF engineering concepts, enterprise wireless architectures, authentication frameworks, and techniques for optimizing roaming and client mobility.
• Hands?on experience implementing secure authentication solutions using Cisco ISE, 802.1X, EAP?TLS, RADIUS, and PKI?based certificate authentication in an enterprise setting.
• Experience contributing to the development of enterprise wireless standards, design documentation, and technology plans or roadmaps.

• Health, Dental, Vision & Voluntary Benefits
• Disability, Life & Accident Insurance
• 401(k) Savings program & Capital Accumulation Plan
• Personal & Medical Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Flexible Work Schedules
• Tuition Assistance for Eligible Employees
• Student Debt Benefit Personal Time Off Sell Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness Program
• Visit us online to view all NNL benefits!

Pay Range

$78,700.00 - $120,500.00 annually Salary information provided is a general guideline only. Annual salary is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

The Naval Nuclear Laboratory is operated for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) by Fluor Marine Propulsion, LLC (FMP), a wholly owned subsidiary of Fluor Corporation. Naval Nuclear Laboratory personnel are FMP employees who work at four DOE facilities: Bettis Atomic Power Laboratory, Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory, Kenneth A. Kesselring Site, and Naval Reactors Facility, and at the U.S. Department of Defense-owned Nuclear Power Training Unit-Charleston. FMP employees also have an established presence at numerous shipyards, satellite, and vendor locations.

For more than 75 years, the Naval Nuclear Laboratory has developed advanced nuclear propulsion technology, provided technical support, and trained world-class nuclear operators to ensure the safe and reliable operation of our nation’s submarine and aircraft carrier fleets. The Naval Nuclear Laboratory is a national asset solely dedicated to the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program. We rely on the dedication and innovation of our nearly 8000 engineers, scientists, technicians, and support personnel.

All candidates must be U.S. citizens. Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified matter. FMP is a government contractor and maintains a drug free workplace and workforce. All candidates must be able to pass a drug test in compliance with FMP company policy and 10 CFR 707. Marijuana is a Federal Schedule I controlled substance and illegal under Federal Law. Therefore, FMP is required to test for marijuana.

Working at the Naval Nuclear Laboratory we foster pride in belonging to an organization whose culture is made up of these core values: Trust, Empowerment, and Collaboration. Our company promotes a positive culture while ensuring the safety and reliability of our nation’s naval nuclear reactors, and training the Sailors who operate those reactors in the U.S. Navy’s submarines and aircraft carrier Fleets. Looking for a lifetime career? Apply today!