Job Description

Overview:

SimVentions is a 100% employee-owned business and has consistently been voted one of Virginia's Best Places to Work. SimVentions is seeking a System Administrator to maintain servers for compliance with Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) and Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) policies for Linux and Windows-based operating systems. We are looking for an out-of-the-box thinker equally comfortable performing installs, patches, upgrades, and troubleshooting for servers as they are building new infrastructure servers or solving complex problems related to Continuous Integration / Continuous Development (CI/CD) pipelines. This position is located at NAVAIR Station Pax River in St. Mary's County, MD and requires daily on-site presence. Clearance:

A Top-Secret Clearance is required for this position, though an employee would be permitted to start work with an interim clearance. Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. US Citizenship is required to obtain a clearance.

Requirements:

• At least five years of hands-on experience working within UNIX/Linux and Windows environments
• Experience in DoD Information Assurance/Cyber policy and procedures to include hardening of systems, implementing Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and scanning
• Experience with Linux Server to include the build, maintenance, and troubleshooting, as well as addressing, service requests, routine sever maintenance (firmware, failures, hardening, etc.), and server consolidation.
• Experience with UNIX/Linux, Red Hat, CentOS (Linux).
• DoD 8140 & 5239 compliant (Security + certified and OS certificate/certification) (formerly 8570).
• A background or working knowledge of scripting and automation tools
• Demonstrated understanding of system security principles and experience executing hardening techniques

Responsibilities:

• Participating in weekly routine maintenance tasks
• Gathering requirements, developing and conducting design reviews
• Installing, configuring and managing the Linux operating systems and related toolsets
• Installing and troubleshooting common industry COTS and GOTS applications
• Functional knowledge of backup and disaster recovery technologies
• Maintaining, administering and patching systems for optimum performance and security
• Migrating or updating systems
• Responding to system failures promptly to bring applications back online
• Building new infrastructure servers
• Performing Continuous Monitoring actions for systems and infrastructure including scanning, DoD STIG application and other Cyber compliancy actions
• Updating and maintaining documentation and knowledge base, including system descriptions, procedures, events and processes
• Work in an Agile scrum methodology to track and report on tasking

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Experience using container orchestration and management tools (e.g. Kubernetes, Docker)
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines for containerized applications.
• Experience with Ansible.

Education: BS in a technical field (Computer Science, Data Science, or Operations Research preferred) Compensation:

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 $$90,000 - $$120,000 (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. 

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
• 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.

 

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 innovative products and solutions that go beyond the expected. This means you can expect to work with a team that will allow you to grow, have a voice, and make an impact.

Get Involved in Giving Back

 

We believe a well-rounded company starts with well-rounded employees, which is why we offer diverse service opportunities for our team throughout the year.

 

Build 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.

 

Work with Brilliant People

 

We don’t just hire the smartest people; we seek experienced, creative individuals who are passionate about their work and thrive in our unique culture.

 

Create Meaningful Solutions

 

We are trusted partners with our customers and are provided challenging and meaningful requirements to help them solve.

 

Employees who join SimVentions will enjoy additional perks like:

• Employee Ownership:   Work with the best and help build YOUR company!
• Family focus:   Work for a team that recognizes the importance of family time.
• Culture:   Add to our culture of technical excellence and collaboration.
• Dress code:   Business casual, we like to be comfortable while we work.
• Resources: Excellent facilities, tools, and training opportunities to grow in your field.
• Open communication:   Work in an environment where your voice matters.
• Corporate Fellowship: Opportunities to participate in company sports teams and employee-led interest groups for personal and professional development.
• Employee Appreciation:   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.
• Food:   We have a lot of food around here!

 

FTAC

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Contract work, Temporary work, Interim role, Casual work, Flexible hours,

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