Information Technology (IT) Specialist

Company: SimVentions, Inc - Glassdoor 4.6
Location: Dumfries
Posted on: March 19, 2023

Job Description:

SimVentions, consistently voted one of Virginia's Best Places to Work, is looking for an experienced Information Technology (IT) Specialist to join our team! This position will perform duties in configuring, integrating, maintaining, and ensuring the continued reliability of computing systems. Support consists of network routing, server, laptop and mobile device computing management. The successful candidate will also support the information technology infrastructure by working with cybersecurity experts to ensure compliance with Defense Information Systems Agency Security Technical Implementation Guides. Responsibilities: Candidate will perform system administration duties to include but not limited to:

• Network administration
• System backups
• System software updates
• Equipment maintenance
• Mobile Device Management
• Document processes and procedures Required Skills & Experience:
  • Five (5) years of experience in the administration and maintenance of information technology systems running on Linux and Windows platforms.
  • Three (3) years of experience utilizing DoD approved monitoring and scanning tools in support of system vulnerability management and reporting. This includes vulnerability status tracking and reporting in DoD systems
  • Three (3) years of experience supporting requirements analysis, testing, and system deployment/configuration
  • Candidate will need experience with routers, Virtual Private Networks, servers and laptops, enterprise mobility management and Enterprise-Firmware Over the Air technologies
  • Information Assurance Technology (IAT) Level II certification or higher
  • Current or ability to obtain IT-1 Level clearance Additional Requirements:
    • Due to the requirements in the Safer Federal Workforce Taskforce guidance and the nature of our covered contracts and facilities, all employees may need to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or have a legal exemption with approved accommodation. Preferred Skills & Experience:
      • Experience with MySQL, Jira issue tracking tool, Docker and Bash script writing
      • Experience utilizing DoD approved monitoring and scanning tools in support of system vulnerability management and reporting. This includes vulnerability status tracking and reporting in DoD systems. Education: Information Assurance Technology (IAT) Level II certification or higher. Bachelor's degree in IT or related field preferred. Minimum Clearance: Ability to Obtain Secret Clearance Travel: Travel is unlikely, but could be possible to support deployed systems or conduct training Location: Fredericksburg, VA Why Work for SimVentions? SimVentions is about more than just being a place to work with other growth-orientated technically exceptional experts. It's also a fun place to work. Our family-friendly atmosphere encourages our employee-owners to imagine, create, explore, discover, and do great things together. Support Our Warfighters SimVentions is a proud supporter of the U.S. military, and we take pride in our ability to provide relevant, game-changing solutions to our armed men and women around the world. Drive Customer Success We deliver innovative products and solutions that go beyond the expected. This means you can expect to work with a team that will allow you to grow, have a voice, and make an impact.Get Involved in Giving Back We believe that one of the best ways to be a well-rounded company is to have well-rounded employees, and one of the ways we encourage that is by providing a wide range of service opportunities for our team members to engage in throughout the year. Build Innovative Technology SimVentions takes pride in its innovative and cutting-edge technology, so you can be sure that whatever project you work on, you will be having a direct impact on our customer's success. Work with Brilliant People At SimVentions, we don't just hire the smartest people. We hire experienced, creative individuals who are passionate about what they do, and who benefit from the culture that we have created here. Create Meaningful Solutions We are trusted partners with our customers and are provided challenging and meaningful requirements to help them solve. Employees who join SimVentions will enjoy benefits like:
        • Impact: work on projects that directly support the defense of our nation.
        • Serve: work for a company that supports its surrounding communities.
        • Employee Owned: work with the best and help build YOUR company.
        • Dress code: business casual. We like to be comfortable while we work.
        • Healthcare: one of the best packages in the industry.
        • Culture: add to our culture of technical excellence and collaboration.
        • Food: we have a lot of food around here.
        • Family focus: work for a team that recognizes the importance of family time.
        • Resources: excellent facilities, tools, and training opportunities to grow in your field.
        • Open communication: work in an environment where your voice matters.
        • Fitness/Well-being: opportunities to participate in company sports teams and workout groups.
        • Professional development: employee-led interest groups for personal and professional development plus great training options
        • What you bring to the table: contribute, grow, and thrive. Other Perks:
          • Lots of employee appreciation events throughout the year
          • Excellent working facilities and tools to get your job done
          • Regular communication ("All-Hands", "SimV Share", "Imagineering Day") to stay connected to SimV culture, stay abreast of what is happening in the company, and meet new faces while eating good food
          • SimVentions sports teams and workout groups
          • Employee led interest groups for personal and professional development
          • What you bring to the table FTACEqual Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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