Systems Trainer
About the job
- Experience in Information Technology and at least 5 years of professional experience in submarine operations.
- Ability to interface with senior military and civilian personnel to conduct the onboard certification process.
- Experience with at-sea operations on a deployed submarine.
- Knowledge of Common Submarine Radio Room equipment configurations.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to research and recommend software and hardware components.
- Familiarity with ACAS, Nessus, and SCCP security compliance scanning.
- Ability to obtain or maintain a government security clearance at the Top Secret/SCI level.
- Conduct operating system training, configuration, and certification for Windows and Red Hat Enterprise Linux systems onboard submarines.
- Conduct system briefings for commanding officers and their crews.
- Develop, maintain, test, and repair special projects system software and hardware associated with government client requirements.
- Assist in developing various TEMPALTS in support of special projects requirements.
- Prepare systems prior to shipment and installation.
- Assist in creating and implementing testing procedures for Red Hat Enterprise Linux and Windows systems.
- Assist with installing computer systems onboard submarines.
- Perform cybersecurity scans.
- Travel approximately 30% for submarine and submarine-port assignments.
About the company
Purvis Systems provides technology solutions for federal and local governments, handling design, deployment, and ongoing maintenance of mission-critical systems. It delivers end-to-end IT and operational solutions through engineering, program management, and field maintenance to support agencies like the Department of Defense, NIH, and major public safety organizations. It differentiates itself by being large enough for complex programs yet nimble, combining rigorous standards and security with flexibility and responsive service. Its goal is to help agencies protect life, safety, and property by ensuring reliable, enduring technology operations under demanding conditions.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
Grant
Total Funding
$70K
Headquarters
Middletown, Connecticut
Founded
1973
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- PURVIS added a $19.9 million NUWC Newport contract on April 10, 2025.
- PURVIS posted a $37.3 million NUWC award in June 2024, showing contract momentum.
- Golden Chick opened Mississippi's first location, giving PURVIS non-defense diversification and optionality.
What critics are saying
- NUWC Newport drives most disclosed wins, creating brutal concentration if one recompete slips.
- SeaPort-NxG follow-ons and sole-source CMPRO work invite aggressive pressure from rival integrators.
- A Navy budget shift away from undersea warfare would hit PURVIS revenue within one award cycle.
What makes Purvis Systems unique
- PURVIS won a $6.2 million SeaPort-NxG follow-on from NUWC Newport on September 18, 2026.
- PURVIS secured CMMC Level 2 certification on July 28, 2025, meeting defense supplier requirements.
- PURVIS combines undersea warfare engineering, configuration management, and public-safety systems in one shop.
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PURVIS has partnered with the U.S. Navy for over 49 years developing, evaluating, and supporting Undersea Warfare capabilities from system design and development, through TEMPALT development, installation, configuration management, integrated product support, Risk Management Framework (RMF) certification, training, and facilities/IT management.