Systems Trainer (202608)

Purvis Systems; Middletown (RI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

PURVIS Systems seeks a Systems Trainer to educate submarine crews on Windows and Red Hat systems, certify configurations, and ensure secure, mission-critical operations aboard submarines and at port. You will work with senior Navy personnel and support special projects software/hardware development.

The role requires strong communication skills, curriculum design experience, and ability to travel up to 30% to CONUS/shipboard locations while maintaining TOP SECRET/SCI clearance.

Qualifications

• Experience in IT and submarine operations with curriculum development.
• Hands-on administration of Windows Server and RHEL systems.
• Ability to certify systems onboard submarines and communicate with military staff.

Responsibilities

• Conduct OS training, configuration, and certification for Windows and RHEL on submarines.
• Deliver system briefs to Commanding Officers and crew.
• Develop, test, and repair software/hardware for NUWC Code 34 Special Projects.
• Support TEMPALTS development for Special Projects requirements.
• Prepare systems for shipment and installation, and create testing procedures.
• Assist in submarine onboard system installation and cybersecurity scans.
• Travel about 30% of the time.

Skills

Curriculum development

Microsoft Windows Server 2019

Windows 10 administration

Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 7/8

Cybersecurity awareness

Verbal and written communication

Team collaboration

Ability to obtain security clearance

Education

CS/IT related degree or equivalent experience

IAT certifications (A+, Sec+, RHCSA)

Tools

KVM/QEMU

VMware

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 for this role would be a strong team player with ability to work in a team setting as well as individually. The candidate will train, brief, and certify systems and the crew onboard submarines and at all submarine ports. The ability to manage multiple projects and tasks in a rapidly evolving environment is crucial. The candidate will regularly perform research and make recommendations for both software and hardware components. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, are required given the time-critical nature of the US Navy Submarine community.

The day-to-day responsibilities of this role will include:

• Conduct Operating System training, configuration, and certification for a Windows and RHEL System onboard submarines
• Conduct system briefs to Commanding Officers and his crew
• Develop, maintain, test and repair Special Projects System Software and Hardware associated with NUWC Code 34 Special Projects Office
• Assist in the development of various TEMPALTS in support of Special Projects requirements
• Assisting in system preparation prior to shipment and installation
• Assist in creating and implementing testing procedures for RHEL and Windows systems
• Assisting in the installation of computer systems onboard submarines
• Performing cybersecurity scans
• Travel requirement for this position is 30%

Qualifications

• Experience in Information Technology and 5 years of professional experience in submarine operations. Must demonstrate experience in curriculum development and implantation of Microsoft Windows Server 2019, Microsoft Windows 10, RHEL (Red Hat Enterprise Linux) 7. Must also have the following experience:
• Ability to interface with senior military and civilian personnel to conduct onboard certification process
• At sea operations on a deployed submarine
• Common Submarine Radio Room (CSRR) equipment configurations
• 2-3 Years in Windows Administration
• 2-3 Years in Linux (RHEL) Administration
• Strong verbal and written skills
• Ability to think outside of the box

Candidate should also be familiar with the following technologies:

• 2-3 years working with Virtual Machine Hypervisors (KVM/QEMU, VMWare, etc.)
• 2-3 years working with switches and routers (virtual or physical)
• iPXE or PXE
• Postfix/Dovecot
• ACAS/Nessus/SCCP Security compliance scanning

Must be able to obtain IAT certifications such as:

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

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

PURVIS has been committed to sustainable growth since our inception in 1973, striving for continual improvement without ever losing sight of our core values: transparency, integrity, and teamwork. We provide the tools and path for each employee to be successful - and in return, ask you to play a pivotal role in helping your peers and clients be successful, providing top-notch teamwork and service. Peace of Mind at PURVIS means knowing your work provides immeasurable value to our team, our partners and our clients.

The PURVIS Team values the health and financial security of every employee. This is why we have chosen to offer all full‑time employees a comprehensive package of group benefit programs with enrollment options intended to offer flexibility - in both plan selection and level of coverage to maximize the value of your benefits as cost effective and affordable without compromising quality.

PURVIS values the diversity of our team. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and 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.