IT Systems 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.

BWX Technologies, Inc. is currently seeking an IT Systems Administrator for its Erwin, TN location!

The IT Systems Administrator role is to design, implement, and maintain information systems and technology solutions in support of the business needs. This role is also responsible for support of Windows and VMware based server hardware and software as well as associated Cisco and Dell network equipment, including general maintenance, upgrades and troubleshooting. The candidate will need the ability to troubleshoot complex problems and work under stressful conditions. The job requires the ability to work in a collaborative environment on complex projects. The person in this position will be required to remain current with new technology developments and trends and continue to grow their skills to leverage these new advances. This role requires after-hours support to handle critical issues as necessary.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities:

• Performs server design and capacity planning.
• Develops, implements, and maintains policies, procedures and associated training plans for resource administration, appropriate use, and disaster recovery.
• Collaborates with IT management and department leaders to assess near and long-term capacity needs.
• Creates and maintains documentation as it relates to server and network configuration.
• Conducts research on IT products, services, software, and standards to remain abreast of developments in the IT industry.
• Oversees new and existing equipment, hardware, and software upgrades.
• Interacts with vendors and contractors as needed to secure products and services.
• Implements and maintains server systems ensuring reliable operation for fulfilling business objectives and processes.
• Designs, maintains, and monitors datacenter backups for all servers and SANs.
• Administers and supports all critical production applications.
• Provides Active Directory/DNS and Microsoft RDS support.
• Implements and manages SAN.
• Sets up, administers, and supports virtual server environments (VMware ESXi Server).
• Provides hardware support for specialized engineering systems.
• Participates in implementing system security patches and software/firmware/system upgrades.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

 Required Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s degree. 
• A minimum of two (2) years of experience with windows and VMware Server Administration and server hardware support.
• Excellent hardware troubleshooting experience.