Experienced Shipboard IT (SBIT) Specialist (Navy Network Laboratory Administrator)

Location: Monroeville, Pennsylvania

Job Title: Experienced Shipboard IT (SBIT) Specialist (Navy Network Laboratory Administrator)

Status: Full-time Professional

Annual Salary Range: $97,704 - $170,716

• Salary commensurate with education and experience.
  
  
  

Job Summary

As an experienced Shipboard IT (SBIT) Specialist (Navy Networks Test Laboratory Administrator) at BPMI, you will be in a project-oriented position responsible for the oversight, development, deployment, and life cycle management of the Navy Networks Test Laboratory (NNTL) network facility. You will ensure the integration, interoperability, and cybersecurity of the NNTL in accordance with established engineering, quality, and security requirements, working closely with suppliers, internal engineering and technical staff, and government stakeholders. This role also includes managing network hardware and software, performing network administration tasks, completing routine and emergent maintenance, troubleshooting and resolving issues, maintaining the security authorization, and implementing improvements to enhance performance and security.

Essential Duties:

• Perform daily administration of the network facility:
• Monitor network performance and ensure system availability and reliability.
• Perform regular network maintenance and upgrades including patches, service packs, and security configurations.
• Develop system design and performance specifications, test requirements, and security implementation of network and communication hardware and software.
• Develop and maintain detailed documentation including procedures, system diagrams, and configuration records in compliance with quality requirements.
• Perform project oversight and follow of supplier design, supplier testing, and supplier procedure development.
• Review, verify, and approve supplier design submittals including procedures for installation, operations, and troubleshooting of network hardware and software products.
• Support implementation and documentation of cybersecurity compliance with government requirements.
• Communicate extensively internally as well as with external customer and supplier personnel.
• Research and prepare written technical recommendations on network hardware and software products to support the network facility.
• Develop and justify estimates to support budgeting for network upgrades and improvements multiple years in advance.
• The essential duties identified are representative but are not intended to be an exhaustive or inclusive list of all the responsibilities of the position.
  
  

What You Can Expect:

• A culture that values people through recognition of accomplishments, work-life balance, and a sense of community.
• A diverse group of talented individuals working toward the common goal of supporting the United States Navy in their pursuit of national security.
• Competitive and attractive pay and
• Opportunities to participate in BPMI sponsored committees and clubs, each with their own mission and purpose.
• Career advancement and professional development programs.
  
  
  

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Information Systems, Information Technology or closely related degree from an accredited college or university.
• Six (6) or more years of relevant experience.
• Fourteen (14) or more years of completed education and/or relevant experience may be considered to satisfy educational and years of experience requirements.
• Requires a security clearance; however, all qualified candidates will be considered regardless of their current clearance status. The ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy security clearance is required.
  
  
  

Preferred Job Requirements:

• Experience with any of the following is preferred:
• Network administration
• Virtualization (VMWare)
• Network communication architecture
• Configuration and use of network firewalls
• Backup and recovery software methodologies
• Support of IT networks
• Knowledge of network hardware
• Working knowledge of cybersecurity compliance
• Demonstrated ability of effective written and oral communication skills and creative problem-solving capabilities is strongly desired.
  
  

Why BPMI?

Bechtel Plant Machinery, Inc. (BPMI) is a prime contractor for the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program (NNPP). BPMI is involved in the design, purchase, quality control, and delivery of major propulsion plant components for installation in nuclear-powered aircraft carriers, submarines, and prototype plants for the U.S. Navy. Teamwork, cooperation, and the pursuit of excellence have been the driving forces behind the growth and success of BPMI. For more information, visit

BPMI is a drug-free workplace. Candidates accepting a job offer will be required to pass a pre-placement drug screening and background investigation. As an employee, you will be required to receive and maintain a security clearance from the United States Department of Energy in order to meet eligibility requirements for access to sensitive information or matter. U.S. citizenship is a requirement for security clearance applicants. All employees are subject to being randomly selected for drug testing without advance notification.

Equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.