Job Title: System Administrator**

SimVentions, consistently voted one Virginia's Best Places to Work, is looking for a System Administratorto join our team to provide system administration and network administration for Vertical Launcher Systems (VLS) software development and test suites within the VLS Lab environment. Provide system administration and network administration for unclassified and classified test suites that utilize shipboard representative equipment and simulations to conduct software and integration testing.


Responsibilities:




- Conduct vulnerability scans, analysis, remediation, and inventory activities in conjunction with VLS IA Lead and implement IA related remediation or mitigations required to maintain accreditation of Research, Development, Test & Evaluation (RDT&E) development environment.

- Additional tasks may include:



- documenting lab or ship system and network topologies

- proposing the installation of software changes and hardware enhancements

- provide a solution to hardware failures and propose enhancements through collaboration with Fleet representatives, and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs)

- provide VLS Lab support making network cables, running network cables under floor tiles, moving equipment, and other duties as needed to keep the lab in operating status






Required Skills and Experience:




- 5 years of applicable system administration experience

- Be able to meet and maintain the requirements of the Cyber Security Workforce (CSWF) policy for DoD Directive 8570 requirements of Information Assurance Technicians (IAT) Level 2 or higher with certification in an operating system and Information Security+ CE.

- This position shall also require an IT-1 level clearance and a Privileged Access Agreement (PAA).

- Operating System certification in any of the following operating system environments; Microsoft, Linux, Cisco, Solaris or HP Unix

- Must have knowledge and experience providing IT support of systems and networks

- Must be willing to travel as required by the program. At times this could mean working in a shipyard, pier side, and at sea events

- Must be willing to work flexible times to support test events

- Ability to work within a government and contractor team environment

- Ability to work with others to meet established goals and program schedules

- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing

- Ability to support VLS testing at external land-based test sites as necessary




Preferred Skills and Experience:




- Amazon Web Services experience

- Knowledge and experience with Linux Operating System

- Knowledge and experience with Virtual Machines (VMs)

- Knowledge and experience with Cisco Switches and network support

- Knowledge of Naval Surface Combat Systems and Weapon Control Systems

- Experience with the Information Assurance of government computer systems

- Knowledge of Windows Domain administration Exec




Education/Certifications:Current IAT Level 2 certification


Clearance: Top Secret withCurrent Single Scope Background Investigation


**This position is future funded with a start date on or after 11/1/19

Why Work for SimVentions?

SimVentions is about more than just being a fun place to work. We are a family of like-minded individuals who care for, support and encourage each other. We are here to imagine, create, explore, discover, and do great things together.


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.


Drive Customer Success


We deliver solutions that go beyond the expected. This means you can expect to work with a team that will do whatever it takes to ensure our customers are successful and happy with our results.


Get Involved in Giving Back


We believe that one of the best ways to be a well-rounded company is to have well-rounded employees, and one of the ways we encourage that is by providing a wide range of service opportunities for our team members throughout the year.


Build Innovative Technology


SimVentions takes pride in it's 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.


Work with Brilliant People


At SimVentions, we don’t just hire the smartest people. We hire experienced, creative individuals who are passionate about what they do, and who embody the culture that we have created here.


Create Meaningful Solutions


We always have a wide variety of challenging, meaningful problems to solve at SimVentions, which span the whole range of our six core disciplines.


Employees who join SimVentions will enjoy benefits like:




- The impact benefit – work on projects that directly impact the safety of our country

- The purpose benefit – be part of something bigger where our profits help the needy

- The co-worker benefit – work with the best and brightest people in the business

- The dress code benefit – business casual. We like to be comfortable while we work

- The healthcare benefits – one of the best packages in the industry

- The bacon benefit – if the CEO eats the last piece of bacon you get to blast him with Nerf darts

- The breakfast benefit – the “C’s” fix you breakfast once a year

- The food benefits – we have a lot of food around here



Other Perks:




- On-site Chaplain and prayer room

- Lots of employee-appreciation events throughout the year

- Excellent working facilities and tools to get your job done

- Regular communication (“All-Hands”, “SimV Share”, “Imagineering Day”) to stay connected to SimV culture, stay abreast of what is happening in the company, and meet new faces while eating good food

- SimVentions sports teams and workout groups

- Employee led interest groups for personal and professional development

- What you bring to the table…



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