Voice & Data Network Engineer

At BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BWXT), we are People Strong, Innovation Driven. Headquartered in Lynchburg, Virginia, 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 approximately 6,700 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 nuclear operations management at more than 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. Follow us on Twitter at @BWXT and learn more at www.bwxt.com.

BWX Technologies, Inc. is currently seeking a Voice & Data Network Engineer for its Lynchburg, VA location!

BWXT’s mission is to provide safe and effective nuclear solutions for national security, clean energy, environmental remediation, nuclear medicine, and space exploration. We have manufacturing facilities, laboratories, and work sites all across the country, all of which require products and services to work efficiently and effectively. Follow us on Twitter @BWXTech and learn more at www.bwxt.com.

We are seeking a Voice & Data Network Engineer to join BWXT’s innovative and growing IT Infrastructure team. The selected candidate will be responsible for the enterprise network infrastructure for BWXT with a focus at our Lynchburg, VA facilities. Candidates must be self-motivated, demonstrate excellent multitasking skills, and should be comfortable working in a large, high security, manufacturing environment.

In this role, you will be responsible for:

• Support overall Cisco Call Manager environment for MACDs, patching, and troubleshooting
• Configure and support of Webex and MS Teams collaboration (i.e., Meetings, video, and calling)
• Provide day-to-day support of network and application environments including port configuration and cabling
• Lead the patching and asset management of all network and voice equipment on multiple networks
• Monitor and log issues and outages for network team across four different networks
• Provide evening and weekend support and maintenance, as well as travel to sites as required
• Maintain documentation of network closets and cable plant at the Lynchburg facility
• Work closely with other network infrastructure engineers to evaluate current and new technology, and improve all aspects of our infrastructure
• Collaborate with IT Infrastructure, Cyber and Application teams to configure and troubleshoot the network infrastructure

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field
• Two (2) years of network experience in a professional environment with five (5) years of overall IT experience
• Two (2) years of voice support experience for multiple locations
• Must be a U.S. citizen with no dual citizenship
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy (DOE) security clearance

Qualities that make great candidates:

• Knowledgeable of voice technologies such as SIP, PRI, POTs, Voice Gateways, Soft Phones, and Fax
• Understanding of TCP/IP and the OSI stack and routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP)
• Understanding of switching, firewalls, STP, VLANs, VPNs, Trunks, ACLs, multicast routing
• Strong interpersonal skills and customer service skills are required
• Familiarity dealing with multiple sites and end user support/help desk
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills are essential
• A strong desire to learn and take on new challenges for self-development and to help to contribute to operations at a higher level.
• Experience working with Cisco gear and Cisco certifications a plus

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 COVID-19 and other health and safety protocols.  As such, all BWXT new hires will be required to adhere to applicable Company COVID-19 requirements within the workplace as a condition of employment. 

Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information or matter. Position requires U.S. Citizenship (with no dual citizenship) and ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy (DOE) security clearance which involves an extensive criminal and financial background investigation and previous employment reference verifications. 

BWXT supports diversity and 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, gender, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or veteran status. 

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