System Administrator, Intermediate

Naval Nuclear Laboratory (FMP); Town of Niskayuna (NY); On-site; USD 71,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Voluntary benefits

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Accident insurance

401(k) plan

Time off

Parental leave

Flexible schedules

Tuition assistance

Student debt support

EAP

Wellness program

Job summary

Naval Nuclear Laboratory is seeking an IT professional to join its Information Technology department to support enterprise Windows Server infrastructure and VMware virtualization with Azure cloud services. The role emphasizes reliability, performance, and secure operations.

The candidate will manage deployments/rollouts, monitor system health, and troubleshoot to resolve issues. A Bachelor's degree with 2+ years of related experience or a Master with 1+ year is required; certifications are a

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Support of an enterprise-wide physical and virtual infrastructure.
• Azure cloud infrastructure.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• System health monitoring and problem resolution.

Skills

VMware

Windows Server

Azure

PowerShell

Troubleshooting

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree in related field

Tools

VMware ESXi

Horizon

vSAN

vSphere

Hyper-V

Azure Portal

Active Directory

Group Policy

Job description

• Experience managing deployments/rollouts.

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

Do you have VMware/Server experience? Naval Nuclear Laboratory (NNL) is seeking a highly motivated individual to join its Information Technology department. The successful candidate will work on the team responsible for Microsoft Server Operating Systems and related Infrastructure.

Specific responsibilities include

• Support of an enterprise-wide physical and virtual infrastructure.
• Azure cloud infrastructure.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• System health monitoring and problem resolution.

Required Combination Of Knowledge And Skill

• 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

• Enterprise Server experience with Windows Server 2019, 2022, 2025.
• Microsoft Certification (MCSE) or equivalent certification in relevant programs desired.
• Experience managing deployments/rollouts.
• Cloud & Azure Fundamentals including understanding of cloud computing models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) and basic navigation of the Azure Porta.
• Compute & Virtualization including experience deploying, sizing, and managing Virtual Machines (VMs), containers, and on-premises virtualization technologies (VMware or Hyper-V).
• Managing large scale server installations.
• Managing server virtualization technologies like VMWare Server/ESX, Horizon, vSAN, vSphere, Microsoft Hyper-V/ Virtual Server.
• Proactively monitoring server performance metrics, identifying bottlenecks, and implementing optimization strategies to ensure optimal system uptime and resource utilization.
• Group Policy design and configuration.
• Ability to write and speak clearly and concisely about technical topics.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and to learn quickly and apply guidance from others.
• Experience with scripting technologies such as PowerShell.

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

Pay Range

$70,900.00 - $108,500.00 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.

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.