Lynchburg, VA, 24501, USA
21 days ago
Information Technology/Cyber Engineer
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 (https://www.linkedin.com/company/bwx-technologies/mycompany/?viewAsMember=true) , X (https://twitter.com/BWXT) , Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/BWXTech) and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/bwxtechnologies/) . **BWXT is currently seeking an Information Technology/Cyber Engineer for its Advanced Technologies location in Lynchburg, VA!** BWXT is People Strong, Innovation Driven - be part of BWXT’s innovation hub. BWXT’s Advanced Technologies (AT) group researches, designs, and develops innovative new nuclear reactors, nuclear rocket propulsion systems, and radioisotope production systems for both internal and external customers. BWXT Advanced Technologies (AT) is seeking an Information Technology and Cyber Engineer with a background in system administration and programming/scripting. The successful candidate will be responsible for working on a team to maintain business operations while ensuring security compliance across several different networks and programs. The IT/Cyber Engineer will also be responsible for working to support a variety of corporate IT, business segment manufacturing, and program system deliverables. These systems will be managed to federal and contract specific requirements. This will require regular interaction with IT staff and coordination with Cyber Security personnel to ensure that all the necessary policies are implemented to provide appropriate levels of system security. The ideal candidate will be highly motivated and experienced in system administration and basic programming/scripting and interested in achieving excellence while working effectively with minimal supervision. If you are looking for a career where your experience is valued, innovative thinking is fostered, and barrier-free teamwork is embraced every day, then this opportunity is for you. The position will be located in the Lynchburg, VA Advanced Technologies office. **Job Description / Duties:** + Develop and support cyber security, IT policies and employee memos that support mission critical objectives for AT based on program, contract and federal requirements. + Engineer solutions and identify challenges related to design, technical bulletins, and help desk tickets involving servers, workstations, and industrial controls for AT programs. + Assist with the security posture and functionality of the business systems and networks through automation, auditing, security controls, and controlled rollout of system updates for AT specific program requirements. + Assist with government audits, investigations, and federal compliance checks across several networks within the AT business segment. + Support and manage vendor security through audits and compliance evaluations. + Support escalated technical issues and Linux administration. **Job Qualifications / Requirements:** + A Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Cyber Security, Computer Science, or related field, with at least two (2) years of relevant work experience, or a High School diploma with at least six (6) years of relevant work experience is required. + Experience with Windows / LINUX system architecture, basic programming, technology infrastructure, data, and applications is required. + Must understand group policy management, role-based access control, and security groups. + Must have familiarity with LINUX scripting, package maintenance and update processes, network configuration, file systems, user account management, and group and system security policies. + Must understand maintenance guidelines in a live manufacturing environment. + Excellent communication skills to effectively interact with end users, local management, and Information Technology (IT) personnel is required. + Must be able to maintain confidentiality when working with sensitive information. + Must possess demonstrable superior written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills, including technical writing skills. + Must be proficient with Microsoft Office products, especially Excel and Word. + Must be a U.S. citizen. + Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and/or Department of Defense (DOD) security clearance, whichever is required. **Additional Desired Skillsets:** + CISSP or Security + Certification. + Experience in cyber security with DoD controls. + Experience in government audits and compliance-based environments. + Working knowledge of the application of security policies on LINUX systems, including SELINUX and DISA STIGs. + Experience in networking and industrial controls. + Certification as a Red Hat System Administrator or Engineer. + Prior experience in the nuclear energy industry with an understanding of software quality assurance controls. Pay: $[[cust_salaryMin]] - $[[cust_salaryMax]] The base salary range for this position in [[stateProvince]] at the start of employment is expected to be between $[[cust_salaryMin]] and $[[cust_salaryMax]] 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. https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/OFCCP\_EEO\_Supplement\_Final\_JRF\_QA\_508c.pdf ​
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