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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Systems Administrator / IT Operations Specialist - **Company:** SimVentions Inc. - **Location:** Virginia Beach, VA, United States - **Salary:** $65,000.0 - $90,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Active Directory, JIRA, Configuration Management, CompTIA Security+, Cyber Security, Information Systems, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Linux, File Systems, Domain Name System (DNS), Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Linux System Administration, Linux Servers, Windows Servers, Moodle, Nginx, Windows PowerShell, Remote Access Technology, Reverse Proxy, Microsoft SharePoint, SonarQube, Software Vulnerability Management, WhatsUp Gold (Software), Backup and Restore, Data Logging, Scripting, Microsoft Power Automate, System Availability, Gitlab, Information Technology, Atlassian Tools, Patch Management, PfSense, Veeam, Server Operating Systems & Platforms, Artifactory - **Published:** June 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://find.jobs/jobs-near-me/systems-administrator-it-operations-specialist-virginia-beach-virginia/2804561548-2/ ## About the Role The ideal candidate has hands-on experience administering both Windows and Linux systems, understands secure IT operations, and is comfortable supporting enterprise services such as virtualization, backups, monitoring, DevSecOps tools, and collaboration platforms. This position requires a strong technical foundation, attention to detail, and the ability to operate in a controlled environment where security, availability, CMMC Level 2 documentation, and process discipline are critical. Travel: Negligible Clearance: An ACTIVE Secret Clearance is required for this position. Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. US Citizenship is required to obtain a clearance. Requirements: Active CompTIA Security+ certification at a minimum Experience administering Windows Server environments Experience administering Linux-based systems Familiarity with Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, and user/account administration Experience supporting virtualized server environments Ability to troubleshoot server, network, application, and service availability issues Understanding of basic cybersecurity principles, vulnerability management, patching, logging, access control, and secure configuration management Ability to follow documented procedures and maintain accurate technical documentation in support of operational, security, and CMMC Level 2 compliance requirements Strong communication skills and ability to support internal users, technical teams, and project stakeholders Ability to work independently and escalate issues appropriately, Four-year degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science,Information Systems, or related technical field Experience supporting secure or compliance-driven environments, such as CMMC,DoD, or controlled infrastructure environments Experience with GitLab administration and GitLab Runner support Experience with Atlassian tools such as JIRA and Confluence Experience with Veeam Backup & Replication Experience with WhatsUp Gold or similar monitoring platforms Experience supporting Microsoft 365, SharePoint, Power Automate, or relatedcollaboration tools Experience with NGINX reverse proxy, certificates, and Linux-hosted webapplications Experience with pfSense, VPN, or secure remote access solutions Experience with backup validation, log review, patch management, and vulnerabilityremediation Experience supporting tools such as Moodle, SonarQube, Artifactory, Netmaker, orsimilar hosted services Education: A Bachelors Degree in a STEM field is preferred Compensation ## Description * Administer and support Windows and Linux servers within the secure environment * Monitor system availability, performance, disk usage, services, backups, and alerts * Respond to service interruptions, system alerts, and user-reported issues * Support secure account creation, password resets, account status changes, and access control processes * Maintain and troubleshoot hosted services such as GitLab, JIRA, Moodle, file storage, monitoring, and backup systems * Support patching, updates, vulnerability remediation, and configuration changes * Assist with backup operations, restore testing, and data protection activities * Review logs, monitor system health, and support incident response activities as needed * Maintain documentation for systems, procedures, configurations, changes, and operational workflows in support of CMMC Level 2 controls and audit readiness * Support automation efforts using PowerShell, scripting, and administrative tools * Assist with onboarding new services, customers, and hosted capabilities into the environment * Follow change control, configuration management, and security procedures ## Related Videos - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [Post-Quantum Cryptography: Preparing for Q-Day](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100179-post-quantum-cryptography-preparing-for-q-day) - [Improving quality with Agentic AI with Rovo Dev and Xray](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2005-improving-quality-with-agentic-ai-with-rovo-dev-and-xray) - [Enabling automated 1-click customer deployments with built-in quality and security](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/83-enabling-automated-1-click-customer-deployments-with-built-in-quality-and-security) - [Streaming AI Responses in Real-Time with SSE in Next.js & NestJS](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1630-streaming-ai-responses-in-real-time-with-sse-in-next-js-nestjs) - [Collaboration Quantified: Lessons from Open Source Developer Networks](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1422-collaboration-quantified-lessons-from-open-source-developer-networks) ## Related Articles - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology)