Senior System Administrator - DoD LVC & Mission Ops

Talentify; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 145,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership (ESOP)

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) with company match

Tuition assistance

Veteran-friendly employer

Thriving employee culture

Job summary

ASEC is seeking a Senior System Administrator to support the Navy's LVC training environment in Norfolk, VA. You will administer Windows and Linux servers, manage virtualization platforms, and ensure robust storage, backups, and security controls for mission-critical training scenarios.

The role requires DoD network experience, RMF/STIG compliance, and a proactive, collaborative mindset. A top-secret clearance is required; salary ranges reflect seniority and government contracting norms.

Qualifications

• 7 years of experience as a system administrator/IT technician supporting DoD classified networks (or equivalent).
• Experience administering virtualized environments (VMware/Hyper-V) including provisioning and performance optimization.
• Experience installing and maintaining enterprise server infrastructure, storage, backup, and mission-critical apps in classified/unclassified environments.
• Experience implementing RMF, STIGs, and vulnerability remediation practices.

Responsibilities

• Administer Windows and Linux servers for simulation, training, and mission planning.
• Manage VMware/Hyper-V or cloud virtualization environments.
• Maintain enterprise storage, backups, and disaster recovery capabilities.
• Patch, upgrade, and lifecycle management of systems.
• Install, configure, and maintain simulation software and middleware.
• Support distributed training across multiple sites.
• Configure and maintain application servers for LVC exercises.
• Ensure synchronization for large-scale training events.
• Implement RMF controls and STIG compliance; remediate vulnerabilities.

Skills

DoD networks experience

Virtualization

RMF/STIG compliance

Distributed enterprise environments

Strong communication

Proactive self‑direction

Analytical problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Master's/PhD in Engineering/Cybersecurity/IT

Tools

VMware

Hyper-V

Security/Compliance tooling

Job description

ASEC is seeking a Senior System Administrator to support the Navy's LVC training environment in Norfolk, VA. You will administer Windows and Linux servers, manage virtualization platforms, and ensure robust storage, backups, and security controls for mission-critical training scenarios.

The role requires DoD network experience, RMF/STIG compliance, and a proactive, collaborative mindset. A top-secret clearance is required; salary ranges reflect seniority and government contracting norms.