Web Administrator / Developer II

Orbitalpm; Los Alamos, Northern (NM, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Orbital PM is seeking a Web Administrator/Developer at the Level 2 classification to design, develop, and maintain web-based applications and infrastructure for a DOE national laboratory in Los Alamos, New Mexico.

This hybrid role supports the Laboratory’s internal and program-facing web platforms, requiring a blend of front-end development skills, web server administration competence, and the ability to work collaboratively across technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Web Development, or a related field plus 2 years of directly related web development and/or web administration experience.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Relevant technical certifications (CompTIA, AWS, Microsoft) are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain web applications and public/internal-facing websites using modern web technologies.
• Administer web server environments including installation, configuration, performance tuning, and security patching.
• Implement and maintain web content management systems (CMS) and associated workflows.
• Develop responsive, accessible user interfaces following Laboratory design standards and WCAG.
• Collaborate with Laboratory program teams and content owners to gather requirements and publish content.
• Monitor web application performance, uptime, and security posture; resolve issues promptly.
• Maintain documentation for web systems including architecture diagrams, runbooks, and user guides.
• Coordinate with IT security and network teams to ensure web infrastructure meets Laboratory security requirements.
• Support integration of web applications with backend systems, databases, and APIs as required.

Skills

Strong communication

WCAG 2.1 knowledge

Web security best practices

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/IT/Web Development or related field

Tools

IIS

Apache

Nginx

Drupal

WordPress

Git

HTTPS/SSL security

Job description

Position Summary

Orbital PM is seeking a Web Administrator/Developer at the Level 2 classification to design, develop, and maintain web-based applications and infrastructure for a DOE national laboratory in Los Alamos, New Mexico. This hybrid role supports the Laboratory’s internal and program-facing web platforms, requiring a blend of front-end development skills, web server administration competence, and the ability to work collaboratively across technical and non-technical stakeholders. No security clearance is required for this position.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain web applications and public/internal-facing websites using modern web technologies.
• Administer web server environments including installation, configuration, performance tuning, and security patching.
• Implement and maintain web content management systems (CMS) and associated workflows.
• Develop responsive, accessible user interfaces following Laboratory design standards and web accessibility guidelines (WCAG).
• Collaborate with Laboratory program teams and content owners to gather requirements and publish content.
• Monitor web application performance, uptime, and security posture; resolve issues promptly.
• Maintain documentation for web systems including architecture diagrams, runbooks, and user guides.
• Coordinate with IT security and network teams to ensure web infrastructure meets Laboratory security requirements.
• Support integration of web applications with backend systems, databases, and APIs as required.

Required Qualifications

• Experience administering web server platforms (IIS, Apache, Nginx) in a managed IT environment.
• Familiarity with content management systems (e.g., Drupal, WordPress) in an enterprise setting.
• Understanding of web security best practices including HTTPS, authentication, and OWASP guidelines.
• Experience with version control systems (Git or equivalent).
• Strong communication skills for working with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Web accessibility (WCAG 2.1) knowledge preferred.
• Government or DOE facility IT experience a plus.

Education & Experience

Position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Web Development, or a related field plus 2 years of directly related web development and/or web administration experience. An equivalent combination of education and directly related experience will be considered. Relevant technical certifications (CompTIA, AWS, Microsoft) are a plus.

Schedule: Full-time; hybrid schedule with regular on-site presence

Per Diem: Per diem status to be determined

Security & Clearance

No security clearance is required for this position. Standard background check and Laboratory badging required for hybrid site access. Candidates should be comfortable with standard government IT facility protocols.

Can you provide proof of citizenship? (Required)

Do you have transportation?

Have you been convicted of a felony in the last 5 years? (Required)

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