Systems Administrator

Overview

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

Travel

none

Clearance

An ACTIVE Top Secret Clearance with ability to obtain CI Polygraph is required for this position. Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. US Citizenship is required to obtain a clearance.

Requirements

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.

Complete required 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.

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.

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.

Education

A Bachelors Degree in Cybersecurity or STEM discipline is preferred.

Compensation

Compensation at Sim Ventions 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 Sim Ventions offers.

Benefits

At Sim Ventions, 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. We offer:

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

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