Systems Administrator IV

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Norfolk, VA, USA
In-Office
100K-167K Annually
Senior level
Information Technology • Professional Services • Defense
The Role
Manage, secure, and maintain critical IT infrastructure supporting classified DoD and Intelligence Community networks, including Secret and Top Secret/SCI environments. Support air-gapped networks, specialized engineering software, rapid prototyping, and R&D systems. Automate deployments and STIG remediation, manage containerized workloads, and potentially administer HPC clusters or GPU workstations. The role requires systems administration experience, cybersecurity certifications, an OS-specific credential, U.S. citizenship, and a Top Secret/SCI clearance.
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Salary StatementEstimated 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. Description
  • 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

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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)
  • Associates 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 and more. For positions requiring a security clearance, selected applicants will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

EEO

Scientific Research Corporation is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate in employment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state or local law.

Scientific Research Corporation endeavors to make www.scires.com accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact [email protected] for assistance. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

Skills Required

  • At least five years of systems administration experience, including at least two years supporting classified DoD or Intelligence Community networks
  • Associate degree in computer science, cybersecurity, information technology, or a related discipline; equivalent experience or certifications accepted
  • Active DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level II certification, such as CompTIA Security+ CE, GSEC, SSCP, or CCNA-Security
  • Hold or obtain within six months of hire an OS-specific credential, such as RHCSA or Microsoft Certified Windows Server Administrator
  • Active IAT Level III certification, such as CISSP, CASP+, or CISA
  • Scripting experience with PowerShell, Bash, Python, or Ansible
  • Experience running Docker, Podman, or Kubernetes containerized workloads
  • Familiarity with Risk Management Framework processes and NIST SP 800-53
  • Experience managing high-performance computing clusters or GPU workstations
  • U.S. citizenship
  • U.S. government Top Secret/SCI security clearance
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Year Founded: 2006

What We Do

Sciolex Corporation is a CVE-certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business that provides systems and mission engineering, technical assistance, operations advisory, cloud computing, acquisition support, and executive and administrative services. The company supports federal civil, defense, and Intelligence Community agencies, helping them plan, integrate, test, deploy, and manage information, technology, and mission capabilities while improving information operations through research and innovative processes.

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