Systems Administrator IV

Scires; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 100,050 - 166,750; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) with company match

Life insurance

Vacation and sick paid time off accr-

11 paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Scientific Research Corporation in Norfolk, VA seeks a Systems Administrator to support GenSer and SCI networks, secure critical IT infrastructure, and maintain air-gapped or restricted environments.

The role requires DoD 8570/8140 Baseline IAT II, plus OS credentials; US citizenship and a top-secret/SCI clearance are required. Travel about 5% locally.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of systems administration experience.
• Two years supporting classified DoD/IC networks (GenSer or SCI).
• DoD 8570/8140 Baseline Certification: Active IAT Level II (e.g., Security+, GSEC, SSCP, CCNA-Security).
• Must hold, or obtain within 6 months, an OS-specific credential (RHCSA, Windows Server Admin, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Support General Service and SCI networks.
• Manage, secure, and maintain critical IT infrastructure for DoD/IC R&D.
• Support specialized engineering software and restricted networks.

Skills

Systems administration

DoD/IC networks

IAT Level II

Scripting PowerShell/Bash/Python

Container workloads

Education

Associates degree in CS/IT/C cybersecurity

Tools

Docker

Podman

Kubernetes

Job description

Salary Statement

Estimated Starting Salary Range: USD $100,050.00/Yr. - USD $166,750.00/Yr. Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.

Description

• Supporting General Service (GenSer / Secret / Collateral) and Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) networks
• Managing, securing, and maintaining critical IT infrastructure supporting government Research and Development (R&D) initiatives
• Supportingspecialized, non-standard engineering software, rapid prototyping, and highly restricted air-gapped or closed-loop networks

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Requirements

• Minimum of fiveyears of systems administration experience, with at least twoyears supporting classified DoD or Intelligence Community (IC) networks (GenSer or SCI)
• Associates degree in computer science, cyber security, information technology, or related discipline, equivalent experience/certifications is acceptable
• DoD 8570/8140 Baseline Certification: Active IAT Level II certification (e.g., CompTIA Security+ CE, GSEC, SSCP, or CCNA-Security)
• Must hold, or obtain within 6 months of hire, an OS-specific credential (e.g., Red Hat Certified System Administrator [RHCSA], Microsoft Certified Windows Server Administrator, or equivalent)

Desired Skills

• Active IAT Level III certification (e.g., CISSP, CASP+, or CISA)
• Robust scripting skills in PowerShell, Bash, Python, or Ansible to automate deployments, STIG remediation, and routine health
• Experience running containerized workloads (Docker, Podman, or Kubernetes) in R&D sandbox environments
• Familiarity with Risk Management Framework (RMF) processes and NIST SP 800-53
• Experience managing high-performance computing (HPC) clusters or GPU workstation

Clearance Information

SRC IS A CONTRACTOR FOR THE U.S. GOVERNMENT, THIS POSITION WILL REQUIRE U.S. CITIZENSHIP AS WELL AS, A U.S. GOVERNMENT SECURITY CLEARANCE AT THE TOP SECRET / SCI LEVEL

Travel Requirements

• 5% mostly local travel

About Us

Scientific Research Corporation is an advanced information technology and engineering company that provides innovative products and services to government and private industry, as well as independent institutions. At the core of our capabilities is a seasoned team of highly skilled engineers and scientists with multidisciplinary backgrounds. This team is challenged daily to provide cutting edge technology solutions to our clients.

SRC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with a company match, life insurance, vacation and sick paid time off accruals with amounts increasing based on role and years of service, 11 paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and a work environment that encourages excellence and more. For positions requiring a security clearance, selected applicants will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• 401(k) with a company match
• Life insurance
• Vacation and sick paid time off accruals with amounts increasing based on role and years of service
• 11 paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Work environment that encourages excellence and more

For positions requiring a security clearance, selected applicants will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

EEO

Scientific Research Corporation is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate in employment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state or local law.

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