IT Systems Administrator

Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL) is seeking a skilled IT System Administrator to provide full lifecycle support for systems within a DOE mission environment. This position supports the configuration, maintenance, and performance of engineering applications critical to the design, analysis, and sustainment of national security infrastructure and energy research systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Support integrations with enterprise systems such as ERP, ALM, and identity management platforms.
• Coordinate and implement system patches, version upgrades, performance tuning, and infrastructure changes.
• Provide Tier II/III technical support to end users, engineering teams, and classified program offices.
• Participate in audits, compliance checks, and แข system reviews to meet DOE cybersecurity standards (NIST 800-53, DOE O 205.1C, etc.).
• Maintain technical documentation including SOPs, diagrams, and configuration baselines for CREO/Windchill systems.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity staff to implement STIGs, POA&Ms, and continuous monitoring plans.
• Implement and test disaster recovery and backup strategies to support mission assurance.
• Serve as liaison between engineering stakeholders, application vendors, and DOE system owners to resolve complex issues.

Required Skills:

• OS: Intermediate-level Windows Server (2016+) and intermediate Linux (RHEL/Ubuntu).
• Virtualization: Strong experience with VMware vSphere (ESXi/vCenter) or Hyper‑V.
• Identity: Active Directory, GPO management, and DNS/DHCP administration.
• Hardware: Experience with rack‑mounted servers (Dell Power Edge/HPE Pro Liant) and SAN/NAS storage.
• General: Strong troubleshooting logic and attention to detail.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in computer science, computer engineering and 4+ years of relevant experience. Equivalent experience will be reviewed in lieu of degree.
• For ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, US Citizenship is Legally Required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Cloud: Experience managing hybrid environments in Azure or AWS.
• Automation: Proficiency in Power Shell scripting for task automation.
• Security: Experience with patch management tools (PDQ Deploy/WSUS) and endpoint protection.
• Certifications: Microsoft AZ-800, VCP-DCV, or RHCSA are a plus.

Security Clearance Information

This position will require selected candidate to be able to obtain a DOE Security Clearance. BSRA is required by DOE to conduct a pre‑employment drug test and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, criminal records, and employment history, and education verifications. Positions with BSRA require applicants to have the ability to obtain and maintain a DOE L or Q‑level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship.

Factors such as pre‑employment background review results, dual citizenship status, and unpaid and/or unfiled taxes may impact your ability to obtain a security clearance. This list of factors is not exhaustive; pre‑employment information and security clearance requests are reviewed on a case‑by‑case basis.

"We put science to work!"

Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL) is a multi‑program laboratory applying state of the art science and practical, high‑value, cost‑effective solutions to complex technical problems to protect the nation. Located at the U.S.weekday of Department of Energy’s (DOE) Savannah River Site (SRS) in Aiken SC, the laboratory develops and deploys innovative technologies to address some of the nation’s environmental, energy, and national security challenges.

Battelle Savannah River Alliance (BSRA) is constantly assessing trends to provide the best possible benefits to our workforce. We also negotiate cost effective premiums that will meet the needs of our evolving workforce.

Some of the
* Benefits offered to employees include:

* Benefits vary based upon employment status

• Highly competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision options including HSA options with company provided seed
• Short- & Long-Term Disability (company paid)
• Life Insurance Non‑Contributary 1X salary (company paid)
• AD&D Non‑Contributary 1x salary (company paid)
• Savings & Investment plan:
• Qualified…