Principal Network Specialist

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.

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

Savannah River Mission Completion (SRMC), a prime contractor for the US Department of Energy, is responsible for managing the Department of Energy’s Savannah River Site’s Liquid Waste operations contract. Located in Aiken, South Carolina, SRMC is a limited liability company formed by nuclear operations and environmental remediation global leaders BWXT, Amentum, and Fluor. The SRMC Team is responsible for the closure of waste tanks, the operation of the Savannah River Site’s Defense Waste Processing Facility, tank farm operations and associated production and disposal facilities. https//www.savannahrivermissioncompletion.com

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
  
  
  

USD $104,000.00/Yr.

USD $188,000.00/Yr.

Exceptions 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.

SRMC is committed to equal employment opportunity to employees and qualified applicants regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, status as a parent, sexual orientation, or genetics. Our equal employment opportunity policies encompass all aspects of the employment relationship, including application and hiring, promotion and transfer, selection for training opportunities, wage and salary administration.