Systems Administrator IV

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

401(k) with company match

Vacation and sick paid time off accrua

11 paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Scientific Research Corporation in Norfolk, VA is seeking a Systems Administrator IV to manage, secure, and maintain critical IT infrastructure supporting government R&D initiatives. This role supports specialized, air-gapped networks and sensitive engineering software in fast-paced environments.

The position requires five years of systems admin experience, DoD/IC network experience, DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level II, and an Associate degree or equivalent.

Qualifications

• Five years of systems administration experience; two years supporting classified DoD/IC networks (GenSer/SCI).
• Associate degree in CS, cyber security, IT, or related discipline, or equivalent experience/certifications.
• DoD 8570/8140 Baseline Certification: Active IAT Level II (e.g., Security+ CE, GSEC, SSCP, CCNA-Security).
• Must hold or obtain within 6 months an OS-specific credential (e.g., RHCSA, Windows Server Admin).

Responsibilities

• Managing, securing, and maintaining critical IT infrastructure supporting government R&D initiatives.
• Supporting specialized, non-standard engineering software, rapid prototyping, and highly restricted air-gapped or closed-loop networks.

Skills

PowerShell

Bash

Python

Ansible

RMF/NIST SP 800-53

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Tools

Docker

Podman

Kubernetes

RHCSA

Windows Server Admin

Job description

Systems Administrator IV

Location: US-VA-Norfolk

ID: 2026-11379

Category: Systems Administrator

Position Type: Regular Full-Time

Application Open Date: 7/28/2026

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

• Managing, securing, and maintaining critical IT infrastructure supporting government Research and Development initiatives
• Supporting specialized, non-standard engineering software, rapid prototyping, and highly restricted air-gapped or closed-loop networks

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Requirements

• Minimum of five years of systems administration experience, with at least two years 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.

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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