Network Administrator, Advanced

Naval Nuclear Laboratory (FMP); West Mifflin (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 86,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Insurance

401(k) plan

Parental leave

Flexible hours

Tuition assistance

Student debt help

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Naval Nuclear Laboratory seeks a Network Administrator to join the Networking and Communications team. You will design, deploy, and maintain enterprise networks across multiple buildings, ensuring secure, reliable connectivity for critical naval systems.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's or Master's degree with relevant experience and hands-on experience with secure authentication and enterprise wireless architectures. This role offers flexible schedules and a strong benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field with 4+ years of experience or
• Master's degree with 2+ years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and maintain enterprise networks across multiple buildings or sites.
• Diagnose and resolve complex network issues to ensure reliability and performance.
• Collaborate on security and authentication implementations for scalable enterprise Wi-Fi.

Skills

Enterprise wireless design

RF engineering concepts

Secure authentication (802.1X/EAP-TLS)

Roaming and mobility optimization

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree in related field

Tools

Cisco ISE

RADIUS

Job description

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.

Job Description

At Naval Nuclear Laboratory (NNL) a culture of diversity, teamwork, and collaboration is key to our success. The NNL IT Department is seeking a highly motivated Network Administrator to join the Networking and Communications team. This team manages and maintains Enterprise networking infrastructure key to supporting the NNL mission. You will have opportunities to design, develop, and maintain enterprise-wide networks including use of specialized applications and tools, responsibilities may include supporting enterprise network equipment, diagnosing and resolving complex network issues, and deploying new technologies. Candidates must be able to adapt quickly and be self-driven. Join our team dedicated to delivering exceptional IT service supporting the world's best Navy!

Required Combination Of Knowledge And Skill

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience; or
• Master's degree from an accredited college or university in a related field and a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.

Preferred Skills

• Strong experience designing and operating enterprise wireless environments with hundreds of access points, including deployments across multiple buildings or sites.
• Solid, advanced 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.

Compensation And Benefits

• 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

$86,100.00 - $134,600.00 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 and vendor locations. For nearly 70 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.

Fluor Marine Propulsion, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by federal, state, or local law.