Network Engineer

At BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BWXT), we are People Strong, Innovation Driven. A U.S.

-based company, BWXT is a Fortune 1000 and Defense News Top 100 manufacturing and engineering innovator that provides safe and effective nuclear solutions for global security, clean energy, environmental restoration, nuclear medicine and space exploration. With more than 7,800 employees, BWXT has 14 major operating sites in the U.S., Canada and the U.K. We are the sole manufacturer of naval nuclear reactors for U.S. submarines and aircraft carriers.

Our company supplies precision manufactured components, services and fuel for the commercial nuclear power industry across four continents. Our joint ventures provide environmental restoration and operations management at a dozen U.S. Department of Energy and NASA facilities. BWXT’s technology is driving advances in medical radioisotope production in North America and microreactors for various defense and space applications. For more information, visit  Follow us on Linked In, X, Facebook and Instagram.

We believe in empowering our employees and cultivating a dynamic workplace that fosters growth and collaboration. Whether you’re an experienced professional or just starting your career, you'll find opportunities to challenge yourself, learn from seasoned experts, and contribute to nuclear innovation. We require a diverse range of skills to support our work in the markets that drive our business and welcome candidates from all backgrounds and life stages who are passionate about making a difference.

The Network Engineer will play a crucial role in supporting wired and wireless networks within a Cisco environment. Responsibilities include implementing, managing, and troubleshooting network services, while developing a roadmap for local area network evolution. The engineer will collaborate with Manufacturing Systems teams to segment operational technology traffic for enhanced security. Additional duties involve managing data center and manufacturing firewalls, load balancers, and security appliances, as well as supporting the SDWAN environment.

The role requires monitoring network performance, ensuring security compliance, and providing daily support for voice and video systems across US sites.

On-site in Lynchburg, Virginia.

• Provide day-to-day network support for business and manufacturing environment.
• Support restricted, classified network environments. This includes updates, new installations, and troubleshooting as needed.
• Provide network support for on premise data centers in a highly available architecture (Cisco Nexus).
• Management of security appliances and data center/manufacturing firewalls (Cisco/Palo Alto/Fortigate/TACLANEs).
• Monitor end of life/end of support cycles for the various platforms and propose projects to refresh the hardware to allow the company to remain supported.
• Perform daily network management, performance monitoring, network monitoring, inventory, and backup as needed. (AKiPS, Catalyst Center)
• Network capacity planning, network security principles, and general network management best practices.
• Work closely with the company's information security department on ensuring the network is protected from malicious activity.
• Update and maintain STIG standards and documentation.

• Bachelor's degree in Management Information Systems or Computer Science or equivalent work experience.
• 2+ years of overall IT experience with 1+ years in managing and deploying network devices (Routers, Switches, Firewalls).
• 1+ years managing a network which includes manufacturing elements.
• Network problem solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Comfortable using hand tools and basic technical equipment.
• Ability to follow written instructions, floor plans, and checklists.
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn new technologies.
• Professional communication skills and comfort working in a manufacturing setting.
• Able to obtain a DOE Top Secret clearance.

• Hands‑On experience in configuring, managing, and troubleshooting Cisco network switches, including…