Experienced Shipboard IT (SBIT) Specialist (Server Team Member)

Location: Monroeville, PA

Job Title: Experienced Shipboard IT (SBIT) Specialist (Server Team Member)

Status: Full-time Professional

Annual Salary Range: $99,900 - $174,500

*Salary commensurate with education and experience.

Job Summary

As a Shipboard IT (SBIT) Specialist at BPMI, you will be in a project-oriented position with primary responsibilities in deployment, fleet support, and troubleshooting of Propulsion Plant Area Network (PPLAN) servers, network, and software functional issues. This position also includes the oversight, development, and life cycle management of PPLAN servers.

Essential Duties:

• Provide written technical support to end users to troubleshoot and resolve network or software functional issues.
• Conduct independent verification of operation and troubleshooting procedures.
• Perform project oversight of the installation of network hardware and software products at end destinations.
• Research and prepare written technical recommendations on network hardware and software products.
• Develop system design and performance specifications, test requirements, and security implementation of servers and other network and communication hardware and software.
• Perform project oversight and follow of supplier design, supplier testing, and supplier procedure development.
• Review, verify, and approve supplier design submittals including procedures for installation, operations, and troubleshooting of servers and other network hardware and software products.
• Support implementation and documentation of cybersecurity compliance with government requirements.
• Communicate extensively internally as well as with external customer and supplier personnel.
• The essential duties identified are representative but are not intended to be an exhaustive or inclusive list of all the responsibilities of the position.

What You Can Expect:

• A culture that values people through recognition of accomplishments, work-life balance, and a sense of community.
• A diverse group of talented individuals working toward the common goal of supporting the United States Navy in their pursuit of national security.
• Competitive and attractive pay and benefits with a stable organization.
• Opportunities to participate in BPMI sponsored committees and clubs, each with their own mission and purpose.
• Career advancement and professional development programs.

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Information Systems, Information Technology, or closely related degree from an accredited college or university.
• A minimum of six (6) years of relevant experience. An advanced degree may be considered in lieu of one year of experience.
• Fourteen (14) or more years of completed education and/or relevant experience may be considered to satisfy educational and years of experience requirements.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy security clearance. All qualified candidates will be considered regardless of their current clearance status.

Preferred Job Requirements:

• Demonstrated ability of effective written and oral communication skills and creative problem-solving capabilities is strongly desired.
• Experience with any of the following is preferred:
• Support of IT networks
• Virtualization (VMWare)
• Network communication architecture
• Backup and recovery software methodologies
• Network administration
• Configuration and use of network firewalls
• Knowledge of network hardware
• Configuration and support of wireless networks
• Working knowledge of cybersecurity compliance

Why BPMI?

Bechtel Plant Machinery, Inc. (BPMI) is a prime contractor for the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program (NNPP). BPMI is involved in the design, purchase, quality control, and delivery of major propulsion plant components for installation in nuclear-powered aircraft carriers, submarines, and prototype plants for the U.S. Navy. Teamwork, cooperation, and the pursuit of excellence have been the driving forces behind the growth and success of BPMI. For more information, visit

BPMI is a drug-free workplace. Candidates accepting a job offer will be required to pass a pre-placement drug screening and background investigation. As an employee, you will be required to receive and maintain a security clearance from the United States Department of Energy in order to meet requirements for access to sensitive information or matter. U.S. citizenship is a requirement for security clearance applicants. All employees are subject to being randomly selected for drug testing without advance notification.

Equal Opportunity Employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.