SEDSS - System Administrator

SimVentions, Inc; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Ownership

Family focus

Culture

Dress code

Food

Job summary

SimVentions, Inc. is seeking an on-site System Administrator to develop and implement Windows- and Linux-based solutions within a government hosting facility in the United States. The role requires active security clearance and full-time presence at the base.

This position is funded to start after September 1, 2026 and offers a competitive compensation package. Responsibilities include deploying and maintaining hardware and virtual infrastructure, ensuring backups and DR readiness, and

Qualifications

• 3+ years of system administration experience.
• RMF/ STIG/ ACAS scanning experience.
• Windows or Linux certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering solutions for a government hosting facility.
• Deploy and maintain physical and virtual hardware, including VMs and containers.
• Perform routine maintenance and configuration changes on hosts.
• Install, configure, and troubleshoot hardware and software on servers/workstations.
• Maintain system backups and disaster recovery plans.
• Manage user accounts and permissions.
• Deploy and maintain software applications.
• Troubleshoot technical issues.
• Maintain documentation and knowledge base.
• Provide technical support to customers and guidance on best practices.
• Secure information systems per DoD guidance.
• Maintain security posture via continuous monitoring and security events.
• Participate in Agile project planning.
• Provide networking support to on-premises infrastructure.

Skills

Security+ certification

VMware

Virtual Networking

System Backups

Networking

Docker

Active Directory

Education

BS in a technical discipline

Job description

Overview:

SimVentions is 100% employee-owned and proudly ranked among Virginia’s Best Places to Work year after year! We are looking for an enterprising System Administrator to develop and implement Windows- and Linux-based engineering solutions within a government software hosting facility. This position requires full-time on-site presence at the NAVAIR base in PAX River, MD.

This position is future funded and not expected to begin before September 1, 2026

Clearance:

An ACTIVE Secret Clearance is required for this position. Candidates must be able to obtain a Top Secret clearance after beginning this work. 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:

Requirements:

• At least three years experience performing many of the responsibilities listed in this job requisition.
• Experience with evaluating Risk Management Framework (RMF) compliance including performing Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) and Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) scanning.
• A certification in a Windows or Linux operating environment.

Responsibilities:

• Candidates for this position will:
• Provide engineering solutions for various and unique problem sets and customers in a government software hosting facility.
• Deploy and maintain physical and virtual hardware infrastructure, to include virtual machines and containers.
• Perform routine maintenance and configuration changes to various physical and virtual hosts.
• Perform installation, configuration and troubleshooting of hardware and software issues on servers, workstations, and IT equipment.
• Maintain system backups and disaster recovery plans.
• Manage user accounts and permissions.
• Deploy and maintain software applications.
• Troubleshoot technical issues.
• Maintain documentation to include knowledge base, incident response actions, system configurations, and other information related to system administration.
• Provide technical support to customers, ranging from resolving technical issues to providing guidance and best-practices.
• Secure information systems and applications to current DoD guidance.
• Maintain configuration and security posture of information systems through continuous monitoring and routine security events/reporting.
• Participate in project planning using Agile methodology.
• Provide networking support to on-premises infrastructure.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Active Security+ certification
• VMWare
• Virtual Networking
• System Backups
• Networking
• Containers and containerization tools (e.g. Docker)
• Active Directory
• Education: BS in a technical discipline 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 $75,000 -$150,000 (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:

• 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!

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