Systems Administrator IV

About the role

Supporting General Service (GenSer / Secret / Collateral) and Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) networks. Managing, securing, and maintaining critical IT infrastructure supporting government Research and Development (R&D) initiatives. Supporting specialized, non-standard engineering software, rapid prototyping, and highly restricted air-gapped or closed-loop networks.

Filling this position is contingent upon funding.

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)
• Associate's 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.

Pay

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.