Senior System Administrator

About the Role

As the Senior System Administrator, you will support the systems and technologies that power the Navy's premier Live, Virtual, and Constructive (LVC) training environment. By integrating real-world platforms with advanced simulations, this mission recreates sophisticated threats to deliver realistic, high-end combat training. You will directly contribute to mission readiness, ensuring U.S. and allied forces are trained and prepared for demanding operational environments.

This position is based fully on-site at our Lexington Park, MD office. Periodic travel to the NAS Oceana Dam Neck Annex in Virginia Beach, VA will be required. Candidates interested in relocating to the Virginia Beach area may have the option to work from the government site.

Responsibilities

• Administer Windows and Linux servers supporting simulation, modeling, training, and mission-planning applications.
• Manage VMware, Hyper-V, or cloud-based virtualization environments.
• Maintain enterprise storage solutions, backup systems, and disaster recovery capabilities.
• Perform system patching, upgrades, and lifecycle management.
• Install, configure, and maintain simulation software and supporting middleware.
• Support distributed training environments connecting multiple training sites.
• Configure and maintain application servers supporting LVC exercises.
• Ensure systems are synchronized and configured for large-scale training events.
• Implement and maintain RMF controls and STIG compliance.
• Conduct vulnerability remediation and security hardening.
• Provide operational support during major fleet exercises and training events.
• Coordinate with engineers and operators to restore services during mission-critical events.

Additional duties may be assigned as necessary.

Requirements

• At least 7 years of related experience.
• Demonstrated experience administering virtualized environments using VMware, Hyper-V, or equivalent 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.

Qualifications

Qualified candidates should have one of the following:

• A master's degree or Ph.D. in Engineering, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, or Software Engineering.
• One of the following industry certifications: Security+, CCNP Security, CCSP, FITSP-0, or GFACT AND one of the following: MS Certified Solutions Associate (Windows Server 2016 or later), Red Hat Certified System Administrator, or VMware Certified Professional.

Please upload copies of any relevant certifications.

Skills

• 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.

Security Clearance

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.

Pay

The anticipated annual salary range for this position is $145,000–$160,000, commensurate with experience, qualifications, and skill set.

Benefits

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

About the Company

ASEC offers meaningful, mission-driven work within a culture that supports professional and personal growth. We partner with government customers to deliver innovative solutions across engineering, information technology, training, and logistics. Above all, we are committed to doing what’s right for the Warfighter.