Systems Administrator

We are seeking an Information Assurance Specialist / Systems Administrator to support a Navy program in a secure, on-site laboratory environment. This position will focus on systems administration, information assurance, and maintaining secure operations in accordance with NGA (National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency) requirements. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in systems administration, cybersecurity practices, and working within classified environments.

About Simventions, Inc

SimVentions is 100% employee-owned and proudly ranked among Virginia’s Best Places to Work year after year!

Support Our Warfighters SimVentions is a proud supporter of the U.S. military, and we take pride in our ability to provide relevant, game-changing solutions to our armed men and women around the world.

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Innovative Technology SimVentions takes pride in its innovative and cutting-edge technology, so you can be sure that whatever project you work on, you will be having a direct impact on our customer’s success.

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Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day administration, maintenance, and technical support for Linux-based systems.
• Configure, monitor, troubleshoot, and maintain system performance and security.
• Manage user accounts, permissions, access controls, and privileged administrative functions.
• Identify and resolve system issues, security vulnerabilities, and operational concerns.
• Collaborate with technical teams to maintain system security, reliability, and operational readiness.

Requirements

• Travel none Clearance An ACTIVE Top Secret Clearance with ability to obtain CI Polygraph is required for this position.
• US Citizenship is required to obtain a clearance.
• IAT Level II certification in accordance with applicable DoD 8570/8140 requirements.
• Hands-on experience administering and troubleshooting Linux operating systems.
• Knowledge of Linux system configuration, user management, permissions, and security practices.
• Understanding of information assurance principles and cybersecurity requirements within DoD environments.
• Navy and NGA training to obtain privileged administrative access.
• Strong technical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work 100% on-site in Dahlgren, five days per week , in a secure laboratory environment.

Preferred

• Skills and Experience Experience administering Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) or similar Linux distributions.
• Familiarity with Linux command-line utilities, Bash scripting, and system automation.
• Experience implementing security configurations, system hardening, and vulnerability remediation.
• Previous experience supporting classified Navy, NGA, or DoD systems.
• A Bachelors Degree in Cybersecurity or STEM discipline is preferred.

Pay

Compensation at SimVentions is determined by a number of factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, education, training, security clearance, work location, skills, knowledge, and competencies, as well as alignment with our corporate compensation plan and contract specific requirements.

The projected annual compensation range for this position is $75,790 - $133,080 (USD).

This estimate reflects the standard salary range for this position and is just one component of the total compensation package that SimVentions offers.

Benefits

• At SimVentions, we’re committed to supporting the total well-being of our employees and their families.
• Our benefit offerings include comprehensive health and welfare plans to serve a variety of needs.
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) Competitive 401(k) programs

• Retirement and Financial Counselors Health Savings and Health Reimbursement Accounts Flexible Spending Accounts Life insurance, short- & long-term disability
• Continuing Education Assistance Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Paid Leave (e.g., Maternity, Paternity, Jury Duty, Bereavement, Military) Third Party Employee Assistance Program that offers emotional and lifestyle well-being services, to include free counseling

Supplemental Benefit Program Why Work for SimVentions?

• SimVentions is about more than just being a place to work with other growth-orientated technically exceptional experts.
• It’s also a fun place to work.
• Our family-friendly atmosphere encourages our employee-owners to imagine, create, explore, discover, and do great things together.
• This means you can expect to work with a team that will allow you to grow, have a voice, and make an impact.
• Employees who join SimVentions will enjoy additional perks like: Employee Ownership: Work with the best and help build YOUR company!
• Work for a team that recognizes the importance of family time.
• Add to our culture of technical excellence and collaboration.
• Business casual, we like to be comfortable while we work.
• Work in an environment where your voice matters.
• Opportunities to participate in company sports teams and employee-led interest groups for personal and professional development.
• Multiple corporate events throughout the year, including Holiday Events, Company Picnic, Imagineering Day, and more.
• Founding Partner of the FredNats Baseball team: Equitable distribution of tickets for every home game to be enjoyed by our employee-owners and their families from our private suite.
• We have a lot of food around here!

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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