IT System Administrator

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 www.bwxt.com. Follow us on LinkedIn, X, Facebook and Instagram.

BWXT is currently seeking an Onsite IT System Administrator for its Barberton, OH location!

The responsibilities of the IT System Administrator role include the design, implementation, and troubleshooting of information systems and technology solutions in support of the various BWXT business units.  A successful candidate will need the ability to troubleshoot complex problems and remain current with new technology developments and cyber security requirements.  This position must develop and maintain good working relationships, resolve problems, and positively influence others to successfully produce customer satisfaction. This role requires after hours support as needed for managing critical issues.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities:

• Performs patch management tasks include maintaining current knowledge of available patches, deciding what patches are appropriate for particular systems, ensuring that patches are installed properly, testing systems after installation, and documenting all associated procedures.
• Recommends and implements system enhancements that will improve the performance and reliability of the vulnerability patch management systems including installing, upgrading/patching, monitoring, problem resolution, and configuration management.
• Works with the IT Operations and Cyber Security management to determine system security direction for the sensitive network environment, including the evaluation and testing of new cyber security trends.
• Modifies, develops, and implements automated deployments of enterprise-wide software applications utilizing industry standards and best practices.
• Develops and maintains work procedures, Standard Operating Procedures, and system security plans relating to sensitive network environments.
• Administers vulnerability scans and performs vulnerability remediation.
• Completes audit tasks to ensure secure systems and management oversight is performed to meet SOX and customer audit commitments.
• Minimizes equipment failures through proper design/setup of standardized desktop systems and processes.
• Plans and executes user system refreshes.
• Leads small projects as assigned from beginning to end.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree plus 4 years of IT related experience OR a high school diploma or equivalent plus 8 years of IT related experience.
• Ability to identify, research, and resolve desktop system issues in a timely manner.
• Experience in PC imaging, software package creation/deployment, or vulnerability remediation.
• Experience troubleshooting and supporting industrial control systems.
• Proficient in Active Directory, Group Policy, and Exchange.
• Practical knowledge of vulnerability scanning software such as Tenable.
• Practical knowledge of monitoring software such as Splunk.
• Practical knowledge of endpoint management tools such as Ivanti or SCCM.
• Ability to solve practical problems and carry out responsibilities under limited degree of supervision.
• Ability to serve as an informal resource for colleagues with less experience.
• Superb customer service skills.
• Must a U.S. citizen with no dual citizenship.

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 Pay: $64,000 - $101,000

The base salary range for this position in Ohio (US-OH) at the start of employment is expected to be between $64,000 and $101,000 per year. However, the base salary offered is based on local job market factors, and may vary further depending on factors specific to the selected job candidate, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. Subject to these considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, such as an annual cash incentive in addition to a full range of medical, retirement, and/or other benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided at such time the selected job candidate receives an offer of employment. If hired, the selected job candidate will be employed 'at-will,’ unless employed at a location and in a position subject to a collective bargaining agreement.  The company further reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment, compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, company or individual department/team performance, and other market factors.

As a federal government contractor, BWX Technologies, Inc. and any subsidiaries, affiliates and related entities (“BWXT” or the “Company”) complies with all federal, state, and local laws and customer requirements regarding health and safety protocols.  As such, all BWXT new hires will be required to adhere to applicable Company health and safety requirements within the workplace as a condition of employment.

BWXT is committed to the concept of Equal Employment Opportunity. We have established procedures to ensure that all personnel actions such as recruitment, compensation, career development, benefits, company-sponsored training and social recreational programs are administered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, protected veteran or other protected status.

BWX Technologies, Inc. and its affiliates and subsidiaries (BWXT) is not responsible for and does not accept any liability for fees or other costs associated with resumes or candidates presented by recruiters or employment agencies, unless a binding, written recruitment agreement between BWXT and the recruiter or agency exists prior to the presentation of candidates or resumes to BWXT and includes the specific services, job openings, and fees to be paid (“Agreement”). BWXT may consider any candidate for whom a recruiter or agency has submitted an unsolicited resume and explicitly reserves the right to hire such candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency unless an Agreement is in place prior to presentation and such Agreement explicitly encompasses the job opening for which such fees or costs are sought. An email, verbal or other informal contact with any person within BWXT will not create a binding agreement. Agencies or recruiters without an Agreement are directed not to contact any hiring managers of BWXT with recruiting inquiries or resumes. Recruiters and agencies interested in partnering with BWXT may contact BWXT’s Talent Acquisition team at talent_acquisition@bwxt.com.