Systems Trainer (202607a)

Purvis Systems; Middletown (RI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

PURVIS Systems is a technology solutions partner delivering mission-critical systems for federal and local agencies. We seek a Systems Trainer to train, brief, and certify systems for submarine crews and port operations, leveraging Windows and RHEL platforms.

You will interface with Navy personnel and lead multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. The role requires 30% travel, strong communication skills, and ability to certify complex systems onboard submarines while ensuring security

Qualifications

• 5+ years IT experience in submarine operations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct OS training, configuration, and certification for Windows and RHEL onboard submarines.

Skills

Submarine operations experience

Curriculum development

Windows Server 2019

Windows 10

RHEL 7

Interfacing with senior personnel

Linux administration

Windows administration

Strong communication

Problem solving

Tools

KVM/QEMU/VMWare

Networking switches/routers

PXE/IPXE

Postfix/Dovecot

ACAS/Nessus/SCCP

Job description

PURVIS Systems is a technology solutions partner that develops, implements and maintains mission-critical solutions for federal and local government agencies.

PURVIS has a requirement for a Systems Trainer. The ideal candidate is a strong team player who can work both collaboratively and independently. The role involves training, briefing, and certifying systems for crews onboard submarines and at all submarine ports. The candidate must manage multiple projects and tasks in a rapidly evolving environment, conduct research, and recommend software and hardware solutions. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, are essential due to the time‑critical nature of the US Navy Submarine community.

Day‑to‑Day Responsibilities

• Conduct Operating System training, configuration, and certification for Windows and RHEL systems onboard submarines.
• Conduct system briefs to Commanding Officers and crew.
• Develop, maintain, test, and repair Special Projects System software and hardware for NUWC Code 34 Special Projects Office.
• Assist in developing various templates to support Special Projects requirements.
• Assist in system preparation prior to shipment and installation.
• Create and implement testing procedures for RHEL and Windows systems.
• Assist in the installation of computer systems onboard submarines.
• Perform cybersecurity scans.
• Travel requirement: 30%.

Qualifications

• Information Technology experience with 5+ years in submarine operations.
• Experience in curriculum development and implementation of Microsoft Windows Server 2019, Microsoft Windows 10, and RHEL 7.
• Ability to interface with senior military and civilian personnel during onboard certification.
• Experience with at‑sea operations on a deployed submarine.
• Knowledge of Common Submarine Radio Room (CSRR) equipment configurations.
• 2–3 years of Windows Administration.
• 2–3 years of Linux (RHEL) Administration.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to think outside the box.

Technology Proficiency

• 2–3 years working with virtual machine hypervisors (KVM/QEMU, VMWare, etc.).
• 2–3 years working with switches and routers (virtual or physical).
• Experience with iPXE or PXE.
• Experience with Postfix/Dovecot.
• Experience with ACAS/Nessus/SCCP security compliance scanning.

Certifications

• CompTIA A+
• CompTIA Security+
• RHCSA (Red Hat Certified System Administrator)

Position requires a government security clearance to the TOP SECRET/SCI level.

Purvis values diversity and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.