Systems and Network Administrator

Come join our team at Jefferson Lab, where great mindsmatter.

Posting Date:07/21/2025
Salary Range:$89,800 - $159,300 (SCS II)
Work Location Type:FlexibleOn-Site

What your job will be like:
The Accelerator Computing Environment Systems and Network Administrator serves as one of the primary Linux Systems Administrators for the Accelerator and Engineering Divisions. This includes all aspects of Systems Administration of systems running Red Hat Enterprise Linux devoted to the control and operation of Accelerator Facilities (CEBAF, LERF, SRF and ITF), as well as the systems used in development and testing for these environments. As a secondary focus, this position will also serve as a Network Administrator responsible for maintaining and administering networks dedicated to the control and operation of the Accelerator Controls Networks. In these roles, the incumbent will architect solutions, manage resources, troubleshoot problems, and lead projects that support and enhance the Accelerator Computing Environment.

In this role you will:

• Install, support and troubleshoot all levels of hardware, software and operating system problems for workstations, servers and laptops running Windows and Linux.
• Support all aspects of the computing infrastructure of the Accelerator Computing Environment. This includes but is not limited to desktops, servers, SCADA systems, test-stands, data acquisition systems, embedded systems, network and power infrastructure, etc...).
• Lead and contribute to projects that support and enhance the Accelerator Computing Environment by improving the functionality, security, and reliability of the control system computers, networks and development systems.
• Develop and maintain system administration tools in a variety of shell programming languages (PowerShell, python, csh and bash).
• Manage user and group accounts, mail-lists, and networking services (Kerberos, LDAP, DNS, and NFS).
• Provide on-call support for Accelerator Operations as needed.
  
• Serve as a solutions architect and technical expert on special projects as requested by external groups.

Qualifications We Require

Education

• Bachelor's Degree Computer Science or a relevant field

Experience

• 3 or more years Experience administering UNIX-based systems and networks.
• Experience writing shell scripts and utilizing command line tools.
• Experience with broad range of programing languages (bash, python, java, PowerShell, etc...).
• Education above the minimum may be substituted for experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Highly knowledgeable in the system administration of Linux, Windows and Virtualization technologies.
• Extensive knowledge in workstation and server hardware installation and troubleshooting.
• Knowledgeable of networking technologies, infrastructure and hardware.
• Ability to implement, administer, and troubleshoot network devices including WAPs, firewalls, routers, switches, and controllers.
• Familiarity with data storage and backup technologies.
• Obtain Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) within 1-1/2 Yrs

About Jefferson Lab

Join a community with a common purpose ofsolving the most challenging scientific and engineering problems of our time. The Jefferson Lab campus is located in southeastern Virginia amidst a vibrant and growing technology community.

A career at Jefferson Lab is more than a job. You will be part of "big science" and work alongside top scientists and engineers from around the world unlocking the secrets of our visible universe. Managed by Jefferson Science Associates, LLC; Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility is entering an exciting period of mission growth and is seeking new team members ready to apply their skills and passion to have an impact. You could call it work, or you could call it a mission. We call it a challenge. We do things that will change the world.

Total Rewards at Jefferson Lab

At Jefferson Lab, we believe that a comprehensive employee benefits program is an important and meaningful part of the compensation employees receive. Our benefits program includes, but is not limited to:

* Medical, Dental, and Vision Care Plans * Flexible Spending Accounts

* Paid Time-off and Leave Programs (Paid Parental, vacation, holidays, and sick leave)

* 401(k) Plan - 9% Lab Contribution; 100% vested * Flexible Work Arrangements (Remote & Alternate Work Schedules available)

* Tuition Assistance, Training and Professional Development Programs

* Live near the waterways of the Chesapeake Bay region with access to nearby beaches, mountains, and all major metropolitan centers on the East Coast

Jefferson Science Associates, LLC (JSA) manages and operates the Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility (Jefferson Lab). JSA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

JSA is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for persons withdisabilities (unless doing so will result in an undue hardship). If youneed a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process,please send an e-mail to recruiting@ jlab.org or contact Human Resourcesby calling (757) 269-7100 and selecting option 1 between 8:00am -5:00 pm EST to provide the nature of your request. Reasonableaccommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis.

Employment with JSA is conditional upon DOE approval if at any time during your employment you are participating in a Foreign Government Talent Recruitment Program or Affiliated activity. Generally, such programs/activities include any foreign-state-sponsored attempt to acquire U.S.-funded scientific research through programs run or funded by the government that target scientists, engineers, students, academics, researchers, and entrepreneurs of all nationalities working or educated in the United States. This includes positions or appointments, both domestic and foreign, titled academic, professional, or institutional appointments whether or not remuneration is received and whether full-time, part-time or voluntary.