Principal Network Specialist

Savannah River Mission Completion

$104K — $188K *
Aiken, SC 29803In-Person
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or Associate's degree with extensive experience; Bachelor's degree preferred.
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Computer Science is preferred.
  • Experience with Liquid Waste facilities and systems is a plus.
  • Knowledge of secured ICS systems under DOE/NNSA requirements is desirable.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Perform operational analysis and mission effectiveness analysis.
  • Design and plan complex network systems.
  • Provide specifications and schematics for network architecture.
  • Offer detailed information for hardware and software selection and implementation techniques.
  • Share technical expertise on network and computer hardware interconnection.
  • Evaluate and report on new network technologies to enhance capabilities.
  • Perform configuration management and release engineering tasks.
  • Coordinate with cyber security for security baselines and policy settings.
  • Act on vulnerability reports to ensure timely remediation and implement corrective measures.
  • Guide the completion of major projects requiring technical decision-making.

Benefits

  • 401k with 5% immediate company contribution and matching for employee contributions.
  • Comprehensive health insurance including prescription drug program.
  • Health Savings Account and flexible spending accounts.
  • Telehealth services available.
  • Dental and vision coverage included.
  • 160 hours annual paid time off plus 11 paid holidays.
  • Paid parental leave offered.
  • Life and accident coverage along with disability coverage.
  • Employee Assistance Program available.
  • Tuition reimbursement for continuous education.
Full Job Description
Overview

Savannah River Mission Completion (SRMC) is seeking a Principal Network Specialist to be based in our Aiken, SC location on the Savannah River Site.

 

The Principal Network Specialist is responsible for developing, designing, and maintaining the computer network infrastructure (including hardware, software, and installation) that supports the distributed control system (DCS) and simulator, and supports equipment connections to the DCS.

Responsibilities

Job responsibilities:

  • Performs operational analysis and mission effectiveness analysis.
  • Designs and plans complex network systems.
  • Provides specifications and detailed schematics for network architecture.
  • Provides specific, detailed information for hardware and software selection, implementation techniques, and tools for the most efficient solution to meet business needs, including present and future capacity requirements.
  • Shares technical expertise with colleagues in all areas of network and computer hardware and software interconnection and interfacing, such as routers, switchers, firewalls, hubs, bridges, gateways, etc.
  • Evaluates and reports on new network technologies to enhance capabilities of the network.
  • Performs configuration management and release engineering tasks to ensure new software product operating parameters are documented, comply with standard hardware configurations, and are logistically sustainable.
  • Coordinates with the cyber security team to develop and implement security baselines and Group Policy Object (GPO) settings.
  • Acts on vulnerability reports to perform timely remediation, applying security patches, configuration adjustments, and other corrective measures in coordination with the cyber security team
  • Work is performed without appreciable direction and exercises considerable latitude in determining technical objectives of assignment.
  • Guides the successful completion of major projects where erroneous decisions typically result in failure to achieve major organizational objectives.
  • Acts as the organization’s prime technical contact for projects with significant technical matters that need to be communicated to senior external personnel.
  • Other duties as assigned.

 

Qualifications
  • High school diploma, or Associate's degree, or Bachelor's degree with extensive practical and relevant experience

 

Preferred Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Computer Science
  • Previous experience with Liquid Waste facilities, systems, and requirements
  • Familiarity or previous experience maintaining secured ICS systems under DOE/NNSA requirements
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
Benefits

SRMC offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package with flexibility to meet your needs. 

Highlights of our plans include:

  • 401k Retirement Savings Plan – 5% immediate company contribution, additional matching for employee contributions
  • Health Insurance & Prescription Drug Program
  • Health Savings Account
  • Telehealth with BlueCare on Demand
  • Dental Coverage
  • Vision Coverage
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Includes 160 hours annual paid time off (accrued monthly), plus 11 paid holidays
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Life and Accident Coverage
  • Disability Coverage
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Tuition Reimbursement
Minimum PayUSD $104,000.00/Yr. Maximum PayUSD $188,000.00/Yr. Pay DisclaimerExceptions to this range/rate may be applied on a case-by-case basis taking into account aspects such as education, experience, and skill need of the organization.

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