Systems Analyst (System Administrator)

COMPA Industries; West Mifflin (Allegheny County); On-site; Full time

Job description

System Analyst

Working Title: System Administrator
Location: West Mifflin, PA (On-site)
Pay Rate: $60–$65/hr
Contract: 1-year contract with possible extension
Work Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week
Clearance: DOE “Q” required

About the Role

We are recruiting for a Systems Analyst (working title: System Administrator) to support IT operations at Bettis Atomic Power Laboratory in West Mifflin, PA. The role supports a local operational boundary consisting of both interconnected systems and standalone devices within the Component & Chemistry Technology – Chemistry Technology organization, which is responsible for the support and development of automated chemistry equipment at the laboratory and in the fleet.
This position focuses on system configuration, administration, compliance, maintenance, and technical documentation in a Windows-based environment. You will work with applications and tools such as Group Policy, HBSS/ESS, managed device security software, various engineering software, firewalls, system compliance utilities, and system hardware. The role requires strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to maintain stable, secure, and compliant systems that support critical operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Windows operating systems and associated infrastructure.
• Manage Group Policy Objects (GPOs), host-based firewalls, and endpoint compliance tools to ensure consistent system configuration.
• Perform system patching, updates, and vulnerability remediation to maintain system health and compliance.
• Support standalone and boundary-specific workstations and devices, ensuring proper configuration and operational readiness.
• Conduct hardware/software compliance checks, certification reviews, and baseline enforcement.
• Perform workflow analysis, document test results, and develop or update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Troubleshoot issues related to operating systems, applications, and system utilities, coordinating with engineering or development personnel as needed.
• Participate in projects to deploy, upgrade, or enhance infrastructure, applications, or system components, ensuring timely delivery of functional, technical, and security requirements.
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation, system configurations, and automation scripts or utilities as required.
• Provide subject matter expertise on system configuration and operational processes across the local boundary.
• Prioritize multiple tasks and projects, regularly adjust work planning, and integrate responsibilities within the organization and site.

Required Education & Experience

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; or a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in a related field and a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.

Top Skills & Requirements

• Administering, configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting Windows operating systems and associated infrastructure.
• Managing Group Policy Objects (GPOs), host-based firewalls, and endpoint compliance tools to ensure consistent system configuration.
• Knowledge or experience with HBSS/ESS or similar host-level security/compliance platforms.
• Experience performing system patching, updates, and vulnerability remediation activities.
• Understanding of system architectures.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and projects and adjust work planning within a dynamic environment.

Security Clearance

A DOE “Q” clearance is required for this position. Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE “Q” security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of Cisco network hardware.
• Experience with the installation, configuration, and management of VMware virtual systems.
• Vulnerability management experience.
• Experience creating and maintaining scripts (PowerShell).
• Basic proficiency in at least one scripting or programming language (LabVIEW preferred; for understanding, not necessarily heavy coding).
• Experience with system hardening and host-based firewalls.
• Familiarity with system compliance assessments, vulnerability management, and patch management workflows.
• Experience with standalone, isolated, or segmented network environments.
• Technical writing skills, including SOPs, system documentation, and test result summaries.
• Experience supporting hardware/software certification reviews or baseline compliance checks.
• Project management experience.
• Strong interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills.

Contract Details

Duration: 1-year contract with the possibility of extension. Extensions are not guaranteed and are executed at the discretion of the hiring manager.
Estimated Hours: Approximately 2,080 straight-time hours per year (full-time).
Work Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week, on-site.
Anticipated Start: October 2026.

Why Work at COMPA Industries?

We strive to provide careers, not just jobs, for our employees. We invest in and serve the communities where we work and live. We provide best-in-class administrative, professional, and technical services to solve complex problems to meet customer mission-critical objectives.
For over 30 years, Compa has been a trusted partner in progress. We combine decades of technical expertise with a forward-thinking spirit, tackling intricate challenges in nuclear facilities alongside the brightest minds in science and engineering. Join us, and don’t just build your career, build the future, with competitive compensation, a collaborative culture, and the chance to make a real difference for national security and beyond.

COMPA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to protected status.

Location: West Mifflin, PA (On-site, up to 10% telework)
Pay Rate: $60–$65/hr
Contract: 1-year contract with possible extension
Work Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week
Clearance: DOE “L” required

About the Role

We are recruiting for a Mechanical Engineer to join a team of engineers at Bettis Atomic Power Laboratory in West Mifflin, PA, supporting repair technology development efforts by leading test programs both within a laboratory setting and via commercial subcontracts. This challenging and rewarding position offers opportunities to continue expanding technical skills through assignments involving both established and novel repair technologies, including epoxy/composite technologies, mechanical/machining processes, and arc welding technologies.
The role involves regular interface with stakeholders and support groups across the laboratory, shipyards, and program headquarters. The successful candidate will plan, follow, and execute work efforts; conceive and produce technical designs, instructions, and procedures; and contribute to the development of novel repair techniques by drafting, placing, following, and reporting subcontracted repair method development and demonstration contracts.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead test programs supporting repair technology development, both within the laboratory and via commercial subcontracts.
• Plan, follow, and execute work efforts, and conceive and produce technical designs, instructions, and procedures.
• Develop and interpret specifications, drawings, and engineering standards.
• Plan and execute test programs, design experiments, analyze experimental results, and assist with the preparation of technical reports.
• Contribute to the development of novel repair techniques by drafting, placing, following, and reporting subcontracted repair method development and demonstration contracts.
• Lead and execute laboratory operations in a productive, timely, and compliant manner.
• Support project planning, equipment testing, and repair deployment, including travel to vendors and shipyards as needed.

Required Education & Experience

BS Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field from an accredited college or university and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; or an MS Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field from an accredited college or university and a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.

Top Skills & Requirements

• Ability to develop and interpret specifications, drawings, and engineering standards (or the ability to learn it).
• Ability to plan and execute test programs, design experiments, and analyze experimental results.
• Digital design / CAD skills.
• Experience assisting with the preparation of technical reports.
• Ability to lead and execute laboratory operations in a productive, timely, and compliant manner.
• Familiarity with digital data acquisition hardware and software (preferred).

Security Clearance

A DOE “L” clearance is required for this position. Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE “L” security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of materials engineering.
• Background in industrial operations.
• Ability to help develop, test, evaluate, and eventually qualify repair procedures in the laboratory or via vendors and shipyards.
• Excellent individual initiative and creativity.

Contract Details

Duration: 1-year contract with the possibility of extension. Extensions are not guaranteed and are executed at the discretion of the hiring manager.
Estimated Hours: Approximately 2,080 straight-time hours per year (full-time).
Work Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week; up to approximately 10% telework.
Anticipated Start: September 2026.

Travel

Some travel to vendors and shipyards is required to support project planning, equipment testing, and repair deployment.

Why Work at COMPA Industries?

We strive to provide careers, not just jobs, for our employees. We invest in and serve the communities where we work and live. We provide best-in-class administrative, professional, and technical services to solve complex problems to meet customer mission-critical objectives.
For over 30 years, Compa has been a trusted partner in progress. We combine decades of technical expertise with a forward-thinking spirit, tackling intricate challenges in nuclear facilities alongside the brightest minds in science and engineering. Join us, and don’t just build your career, build the future, with competitive compensation, a collaborative culture, and the chance to make a real difference for national security and beyond.

COMPA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to protected status.