Senior System Administrator

What Youll Do:

Looking for an opportunity to apply your technical expertise to a mission that matters this is it. As the Senior System Administrator you will support the systems and technologies that power the Navys premier Live Virtual and Constructive (LVC) training environment. By integrating real-world platforms with advanced simulations this mission recreates the most sophisticated threats facing our warfighters to deliver realistic high-end combat training that cannot be achieved in the real world alone.

As part of our team you will directly contribute to mission readiness helping ensure that U.S. and allied forces are trained tested and prepared to succeed in the most demanding operational environments.

This position will be based at the NAS Oceana Dam Neck Annex in Virginia Beach VA.

Key Responsibilities:

• Administering Windows and Linux servers in support of simulation modeling training and mission-planning applications.
• Managing VMware Hyper-V or cloud-based virtualization environments.
• Maintaining enterprise storage solutions backup systems and disaster recovery capabilities.
• Performing system patching upgrades and lifecycle management.
• Installing configuring and maintaining simulation software and supporting middleware.
• Supporting distributed training environments connecting multiple training sites.
• Configuring and maintaining application servers supporting LVC exercises.
• Ensuring systems are properly synchronized and configured for large-scale training events.
• Implementing and maintaining RMF controls and STIG compliance.
• Conducting vulnerability remediation and security hardening.
• Providing operational support during major fleet exercises and training events.
• Coordinating with engineers and operators to restore services during mission-critical events.

This description outlines the general nature and scope of the role. Additional duties may be assigned as necessary.

What Youll Bring:

• Bachelors degree in Information Technology Computer Science Information Systems Engineering or a related technical field and seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience administering Windows and Linux server environments. Additional directly related experience may be substituted for a degree.
• Demonstrated experience administering virtualized environments using VMware Hyper-V or equivalent virtualization technologies including system provisioning maintenance and performance optimization.
• Experience installing configuring and maintaining enterprise server infrastructure storage solutions backup and recovery systems and mission-critical applications in classified and unclassified environments.
• Experience implementing and maintaining cybersecurity controls in accordance with DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF) DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and vulnerability remediation best practices.
• Experience supporting distributed or enterprise environments requiring high system availability lifecycle management patching troubleshooting and rapid restoration of services during operational or mission-critical events.
• Experience supporting Department of Defense (DoD) Navy or NAVAIR systems including simulation modeling training or other mission support environments is highly desired.

Certification Requirements:

• Candidates must hold a current IAT-II certification (e.g. Security CySA PenTest) as defined by DoD 8570.01-M. Candidates must also have a current Operating System certification (e.g. Windows Server Linux Red Hat Certified System Administrator etc.). Please upload copies of any relevant IT certifications as part of your application. These documents help us verify qualifications during the initial screening process.

Equally Important:

• Ability to build positive collaborative relationships across teams and with external partners.
• Effective communicator with strong verbal and written skills.
• Proactive self-directed work style with the ability to operate independently.
• Analytical thinker with proven problem-solving capabilities.
• Highly organized with the ability to balance competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

ASEC is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services activities programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and other applicable laws.

Security Clearance Requirement:

• This position requires U.S. citizenship and an active DoD Top Secret clearance. Selected candidate will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Salary Range:

• The anticipated annual salary range for this position is $145000-$160000 commensurate with an individuals experience qualifications and skill set. ASEC is committed to providing fair and equitable compensation.

Who We Are:

ASEC offers meaningful mission-driven work within a culture that supports your professional and personal growth. We partner with our government customers to deliver innovative solutions across engineering information technology training and logistics. Above all we are committed to doing whats right for the Warfighterplain and simple. Explore what makes ASEC different by visiting our website.

Why work at ASEC

• 100% employee-owned company. Learn more about our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) here!
• Comprehensive benefits package including 11 paid holidays medical/dental/vision coverage HSA/FSA options disability insurance and more!
• 401(k) with company match
• Tuition assistance for undergraduate and graduate education
• Veteran-friendly employer
• Thriving employee culture

ASEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We recruit hire train compensate and promote employees based on qualifications merit and business needs without regard to race color religion sex national origin ancestry age marital status sexual orientation gender identity or expression disability veteran status genetic information pregnancy or related conditions (including breastfeeding) or any other status protected by law.

ASEC also complies with all applicable pay transparency laws and will not discriminate against employees or applicants for inquiring about discussing or disclosing compensation.