Network Engineer

At BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BWXT), we are People Strong, Innovation Driven. Headquartered in Lynchburg, Va., BWXT provides safe and effective nuclear solutions for national security, clean energy, environmental remediation, nuclear medicine and space exploration. With approximately 6,400 employees, BWXT has 12 major operating sites in the U.S. and Canada. 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 remediation and nuclear operations management at more than 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. Follow us on Twitter at @BWXTech and learn more at www.bwxt.com.

Network Engineer (Hybrid) - BWX Technologies, Inc. –  Lynchburg, VA

BWX Technologies, Inc. is currently seeking a Network Engineer for its Lynchburg, VA location!

BWXT’s mission is to provide safe and effective nuclear solutions for national security, clean energy, environmental remediation, nuclear medicine, and space exploration. We have manufacturing facilities, laboratories, and work sites all across the country, all of which require products and services to work efficiently and effectively. Follow us on Twitter @BWXTech and learn more at www.bwxt.com.

We are seeking a Network Engineer to join BWXT’s innovative and growing IT Infrastructure team. The selected candidate will be responsible for the enterprise network infrastructure for BWXT with a focus at our Lynchburg Mt. Athos facilities. Candidates must be self-motivated, demonstrate excellent multitasking skills, and should be comfortable working in a large, high security, manufacturing environment.

In this role, you will be responsible for:

• Providing day-to-day network support for multiple networks in both corporate and manufacturing environments
• Collaborating with IT Infrastructure, Cyber and Application teams to configure and troubleshoot the network infrastructure
• Work closely with Cyber Security while leading patch and asset management of all network equipment on multiple networks
• Monitoring and logging network issues/outages while working to resolution with support team
• Documenting new and existing network configurations including system diagrams, and operational support documents
• Working closely with senior team members to analyze business requirements, and design, implement, and manage an effective (WAN/LAN) network that supports our commercial and classified networks
• Providing evening and weekend support and maintenance, as well as travel to sites as needed
• Assisting in voice and video management along with Webex and MS Teams support
• This role will offer a hybrid schedule contingent upon program needs.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, or a related field or ten (10) years of relevant experience. 
• Four (4) years of network experience in a professional environment with six (6) years of overall IT experience
• Must be a U.S. citizen with no dual citizenship
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy (DOE) security clearance

Qualities that make great candidates:

• Understanding of TCP/IP and the OSI stack and routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP)
• Understanding of switching, firewalls, STP, VLANs, VPNs, Trunks, ACLs, multicast routing
• Knowledgeable of voice technologies such as SIP, PRI, POTs, Voice Gateways, Soft Phones, and Fax
• Strong interpersonal skills and customer service skills are required
• Familiarity dealing with multiple sites and end user support/help desk
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills are essential
• A strong desire to learn and take on new challenges for self-development and to help to contribute to operations at a higher level.
• Experience working with Cisco/Meraki/VeloCloud/Fortinet gear and certifications a plus
• Azure Cloud experience a plus

Benefits:

The Network Engineer will work a 9/80 work week while receiving market leading pay, paid time off, paid winter holiday shutdown, educational refund plan, medical, dental, and vision insurance options and service-based retirement contributions with additional 401k match.

The base salary range for this position in Virginia (US-VA) at the start of employment is expected to be between $62,000 and $109,000 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.

Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information or matter. Position requires U.S. citizenship with (no dual citizenship) ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy (DOE) security clearance which involves an extensive criminal and financial background investigation, drug test and previous employment reference verifications.

BWXT supports diversity and 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, gender, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or veteran status.

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