Systems Administrator

SimVentions, Inc•Dahlgren, VA

8d•$75,790 - $133,080•Onsite

About The Position

SimVentions is seeking an Information Assurance Specialist / Systems Administrator to support a Navy program in a secure, on-site laboratory environment. The role focuses on systems administration, information assurance, and maintaining secure operations in accordance with NGA requirements. The successful candidate will have a strong background in systems administration and cybersecurity practices, including experience working in classified environments. The position is 100% on-site in Dahlgren, five days per week, and requires an active Top Secret clearance with the ability to obtain a CI Polygraph. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a clearance. Travel is not required. The projected annual compensation range is $75,790–$133,080 USD. SimVentions describes its compensation as dependent on factors including experience, education, training, clearance, work location, skills, knowledge, competencies, and compensation-plan and contract requirements. The company is 100% employee-owned and offers a family-friendly, collaborative environment with opportunities for growth, service, and involvement in company activities.

Requirements

Active Top Secret clearance and ability to obtain a CI Polygraph.
U.S. citizenship, 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.
Strong technical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work 100% on-site in Dahlgren five days per week in a secure laboratory environment.

Nice To Haves

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 bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity or a STEM discipline is preferred.

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.
Complete required Navy and NGA training to obtain privileged administrative access.

Benefits

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 and short- and long-term disability coverage.
Continuing Education Assistance.
Paid Time Off, paid holidays, and paid leave, including maternity, paternity, jury duty, bereavement, and military leave.
Third Party Employee Assistance Program offering emotional and lifestyle well-being services, including free counseling.
Supplemental Benefit Program.
Excellent facilities, tools, and training opportunities.
Opportunities to participate in company sports teams and employee-led interest groups.
Corporate events, including Holiday Events, Company Picnic, and Imagineering Day.
Equitable distribution of tickets for FredNats Baseball home games for employee-owners and their families.