System Administrator Engineer

Ampcus, Inc
United States, Virginia, Surry
May 02, 2025
Ampcus Inc. is a certified global provider of a broad range of Technology and Business consulting services. We are in search of a highly motivated candidate to join our talented Team. Job Title: System Administrator Engineer Location(s): Surry, VA Top Required Skills Must have hands on experience and operational systems knowledge and experience in Windows, VMWare, and Linux in the nuclear field. Experience assisting and maintaining virtual and physical server configuration and management in a nuclear plant. Must know and have used common programming and scripting languages (Ladder logic, PowerShell, etc.) Must have used experience with and have worked with industrial Control System (ICS) networking (Profibus, Profinet, Modbus, OPC, etc.) in a nuclear plant. REQUIRED: SCADA and DCS configuration (Ovation and Common Q). Database and domain administration experience. Cisco IOS Firewall and switch configuration and management. What soft skill requirements do you have Strong communication skills both verbal and written. Strong technical writing ability. Nice to Have Skills: Cyber Security Experience High Level Project Overview: This individual will be one of the Digital Control System Administrators at Surry Power Station. This role will support the primary system administrator. They will also provide expert, detailed analysis of vendor recommendations and Field Change Notices (FCNs) in support of Engineering Changes. Responsibilities include: Maintains, configures, tests, and troubleshoots nuclear power plant protection and control systems. This includes computer control system software and hardware, and operator control interfaces. Possesses strong configuration management skills Inspect, test, and maintain control system networks including servers, workstations, firewalls, data acquisition systems, and peripheral equipment. Maintaining/modifying/updating the installed control system software Providing technical support, input, and oversight for Factory and Site Acceptance Testing and Simulations (e.g., reviewing and approving procedures and observing activities). Interfacing with the primary equipment supplier and project stakeholders to support technical reviews and input. Reporting and presenting status to engineering team lead, project managers, and management team on a periodic basis. Required Years of Experience: 5+ years experience as a demonstrated expert in the design, configuration, and management of integrated control systems (ICS) network architecture. 5+ years of nuclear industry experience. Education: Possess a 4-year Electrical Engineering Degree, Computer Science, or equivalent extensive field experience. Prefer to have Nuclear experience. Ampcus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veterans or individuals with disabilities.