What are the responsibilities and job description for the IT Server Applications Administrator position at BWXT?
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 .
Welcome to BWXT
We believe in empowering our employees and cultivating a dynamic workplace that fosters growth and collaboration. Whether you’re an experienced professional or just starting your career, you'll find opportunities to challenge yourself, learn from seasoned experts, and contribute to nuclear innovation. We required a diverse range of skills to support our work in the markets that drive our business and welcome candidates from all backgrounds and life stages who are passionate about making a difference.
Position Overview
The IT Application Support Specialist provides technical administration, operational support, and limited software development for key Commercial Off‑The‑Shelf (COTS) applications hosted on enterprise servers. Primary responsibilities include supporting Microsoft BizTalk, Microsoft SharePoint, ETQ Reliance, and Rocket Enterprise Server, along with performing minor to moderate development tasks using .NET languages to extend functionality, build utilities, or support integrations. This role collaborates with business stakeholders, vendors, and IT teams to ensure system reliability, performance, and continuous improvement.
Location:
On-site in Lynchburg, Virginia
Your Day to Day as an IT Server Applications Administrator:
The base salary range for this position in Virginia (US-VA) at the start of employment is expected to be between $64,000 and $90,000 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.
All candidates must be U.S. citizens. Selected applicants are required to successfully complete a pre-employment check and drug screening. In addition, the position may require the ability to obtain and maintain applicable federal eligibility requirements for access to classified/sensitive information or matter which involves an extensive criminal and financial background investigation, drug test, previous employment, and reference verifications.
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.
Nearest Major Market: Lynchburg
Nearest Secondary Market: Virginia
Job Segment: Nuclear Engineering, Nuclear, ERP, System Administrator, Recruiting, Engineering, Energy, Technology, Human Resources
Welcome to BWXT
We believe in empowering our employees and cultivating a dynamic workplace that fosters growth and collaboration. Whether you’re an experienced professional or just starting your career, you'll find opportunities to challenge yourself, learn from seasoned experts, and contribute to nuclear innovation. We required a diverse range of skills to support our work in the markets that drive our business and welcome candidates from all backgrounds and life stages who are passionate about making a difference.
Position Overview
The IT Application Support Specialist provides technical administration, operational support, and limited software development for key Commercial Off‑The‑Shelf (COTS) applications hosted on enterprise servers. Primary responsibilities include supporting Microsoft BizTalk, Microsoft SharePoint, ETQ Reliance, and Rocket Enterprise Server, along with performing minor to moderate development tasks using .NET languages to extend functionality, build utilities, or support integrations. This role collaborates with business stakeholders, vendors, and IT teams to ensure system reliability, performance, and continuous improvement.
Location:
On-site in Lynchburg, Virginia
Your Day to Day as an IT Server Applications Administrator:
- Provide day to day support, maintenance, and monitoring for:
- Microsoft BizTalk (integrations, orchestrations, adapters, logs, custom .NET components)
- Microsoft SharePoint (site administration, permissions, workflow troubleshooting, custom scripts)
- ETQ Reliance (workflow configuration, user access, vendor patch coordination)
- Rocket Enterprise Server (system configuration, performance, job monitoring)
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to application functionality, integrations, and server infrastructure.
- Develop or enhance small scale utilities, scripts, and integration components using .NET languages (C#, VB.NET, or PowerShell).
- Assist in maintaining and updating custom BizTalk components or SharePoint add ins developed in .NET.
- Implement software patches, upgrades, and vendor-released updates across supported applications.
- Improve application stability and performance through proactive monitoring and root-cause analysis.
- Maintain documentation of configurations, customizations, procedures, and known issues.
- Manage application configuration, environment settings, permissions, and access controls.
- Coordinate with vendors to resolve escalated technical issues and apply recommended fixes.
- Participate in change management, application lifecycle planning, system upgrades, and integration testing.
- Provide technical guidance to business users and help identify opportunities to optimize application usage.
- Ensure compliance with internal security standards, audit requirements, and IT policies.
- Bachelor's degree.
- Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience.
- Experience supporting enterprise COTS applications, preferably including:
- Microsoft BizTalk Server
- Microsoft SharePoint
- ETQ Reliance
- Rocket Enterprise Server
- Knowledge of .NET development, including C# or VB.NET, and familiarity with object‑oriented programming.
- Understanding of Windows Server administration, networking concepts, and application architecture.
- Ability to analyze logs, monitor performance, and diagnose complex application issues.
- Strong communication, troubleshooting, and documentation skills.
- Familiarity with ITIL practices (Incident, Change, Problem Management).
- Must be a U.S. citizen.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Security Clearance.
- Experience with SQL Server or Oracle databases, including writing basic queries.
- Scripting experience using PowerShell or similar automation tools.
- Understanding of enterprise integration patterns and middleware concepts.
- Knowledge of cybersecurity best practices and application hardening.
- Experience integrating or extending COTS applications using custom .NET components.
- Competitive salary and benefits package, including health, dental, and retirement plans.
- Paid time off to promote a healthy work-life balance.
- Professional development opportunities, including mentorship programs and sponsorship for continuing education.
- An inclusive atmosphere that celebrates new perspectives and supports collaboration between different generations.
- The chance to be part of a mission-driven organization making a positive impact on the future of energy.
- Opportunities for continuous learning and training to grow throughout your career!
The base salary range for this position in Virginia (US-VA) at the start of employment is expected to be between $64,000 and $90,000 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.
All candidates must be U.S. citizens. Selected applicants are required to successfully complete a pre-employment check and drug screening. In addition, the position may require the ability to obtain and maintain applicable federal eligibility requirements for access to classified/sensitive information or matter which involves an extensive criminal and financial background investigation, drug test, previous employment, and reference verifications.
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.
Nearest Major Market: Lynchburg
Nearest Secondary Market: Virginia
Job Segment: Nuclear Engineering, Nuclear, ERP, System Administrator, Recruiting, Engineering, Energy, Technology, Human Resources
Salary : $64,000 - $90,000