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title: 'Systems Trainer (202609) at PURVIS'
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# Systems Trainer (202609) at PURVIS

- **Company:** PURVIS
- **Location:** Middletown, RI
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** onsite
- **Posted:** 2026-09-03
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-07
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/purvis/cd2d12e6-fdb7-43db-ad3a-e98ecf862912

## Job description

PURVIS Systems is a technology solutions partner that develops, implements and maintains mission-critical solutions for federal and local government agencies.

PURVIS has a requirement for a Systems Trainer. The ideal candidate for this role would be a strong team player with ability to work in a team setting as well as individually. The candidate will train, brief, and certify systems and the crew onboard submarines and at all submarine ports. The ability to manage multiple projects and tasks in a rapidly evolving environment is crucial. The candidate will regularly perform research and make recommendations for both software and hardware components. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, are required given the time-critical nature of the US Navy Submarine community.

The day-to-day responsibilities of this role will include:

- Conduct Operating System training, configuration, and certification for a Windows and RHEL System onboard submarines.
- Conduct system briefs to Commanding Officers and his crew.
- Develop, maintain, test and repair Special Projects System Software and Hardware associated with NUWC Code 34 Special Projects Office.
- Assist in the development of various TEMPALTS in support of Special Projects requirements.
- Assisting in system preparation prior to shipment and installation.
- Assist in creating and implementing testing procedures for RHEL and Windows systems.
- Assisting in the installation of computer systems onboard submarines.
- Performing cybersecurity scans.
- Travel requirement for this position is 30%.

## Qualifications

- Experience in Information Technology and 5 years of professional experience in submarine operations. Must demonstrate experience in curriculum development and implantation of Microsoft Windows Server 2019, Microsoft Windows 10, RHEL (Red Hat Enterprise Linux) 7. Must also have the following experience:
- Ability to interface with senior military and civilian personnel to conduct onboard certification process
- At sea operations on a deployed submarine
- Common Submarine Radio Room (CSRR) equipment configurations
- 2-3 Years in Windows Administration
- 2-3 Years in Linux (RHEL) Administration
- Strong verbal and written skills
- Ability to think outside of the box.

Candidate should also be familiar with the following technologies:

- 2-3 years working with Virtual Machine Hypervisors (KVM/QEMU, VMWare, etc.)
- 2-3 years working with switches and routers (virtual or physical)
- iPXE or PXE
- Postfix/Dovecot
- ACAS/Nessus/SCCP Security compliance scanning

Must be able to obtain IAT certifications such as:

- CompTIA A+
- CompTIA Sec+
- RHCSA (Red Hat Certified System Administrator)

## About PURVIS

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: PURVIS Systems is a technology solutions partner that develops, implements, and maintains mission‑critical systems for federal and local governments, specializing in station alerting for 911 first responders and the Department of Defense.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Privately Held)
- **Headquarters**: Middletown, Rhode Island, United States
- **Founded**: 1973
- **Founders**: Not publicly disclosed

## Core Business
- **Primary industries**: IT Services and IT Consulting; Defense & Public Safety; Government Technology
- **Target customers**: Federal agencies (DoD, NIH), local governments, public safety organizations (fire, police, EMS)
- **Mission / Purpose**: Provide peace of mind by delivering mission‑critical solutions that protect life, safety, and property.

## Products & Services
- **Fire Station Alerting System (FSAS)**: Hardware and software solution that automates station alerting for fire and EMS departments, enabling rapid, reliable response.
- **Electronic Notification System (ENS)**: Mass notification platform for government and public safety agencies.
- **DoD Systems Integration & Engineering**: Custom engineering, systems integration, and sustainment services for the U.S. Department of Defense, including submarine augmentation systems and sonar/acoustic intelligence solutions.
- **Configuration & Requirements Management**: Specialized management services for complex government programs.
- **Training & Support**: Systems training and on‑call installation/repair services (e.g., FDNY SCADA contract).

## Market Standing
- **Valuation / Market Cap**: Not disclosed (private company)
- **Key Metric**: Annual Revenue of **$27M** (latest estimate); Total Funding – not applicable (bootstrapped/growth from operations)
- **Notable Investors / Partners**: Department of Defense, Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division Newport, Fire Department of New York (FDNY), National Institutes of Health (NIH)
- **Growth Signals**:
  - Headcount of **126 employees** (+6.9% YoY, +13 people)
  - Awarded a **$37.3M contract** from NUWC Division Newport (June 2024)
  - Awarded a **$4.95M, 5‑year contract** with FDNY for SCADA installation and repair (Dec 2024)
  - Achieved **CMMC Level 2 Certification** with a perfect assessment score (July 2025)

## Competitive Advantages
- **Deep domain expertise**: Leadership team with extensive U.S. Naval warfare and public safety experience; many staff are retired military/submarine specialists.
- **Long‑standing trust**: Over 50 years of operating history; trusted by the DoD, NIH, and major public safety agencies.
- **Nimble yet capable**: Large enough to win major federal contracts, small enough to remain flexible and responsive.
- **Certified security posture**: CMMC Level 2 certification signals strong cybersecurity maturity for defense contracts.

## Strategic Focus
- **Sustainable growth** while preserving core values of transparency, integrity, and teamwork.
- **Expanding DoD and public safety footprints** – leveraging recent contract wins to deepen relationships with federal and municipal customers.
- **Continuous improvement** in station alerting and notification technologies, with emphasis on reliability and mission readiness.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Highly collaborative, supportive management, and a focus on teamwork. Employees are empowered to bring unique perspectives to complex challenges.
- **Career advancement**: Access to training workshops, career development, and mentorship from industry experts.
- **Compensation & benefits**: Competitive medical/dental/vision plans, 401k packages, generous PTO, and paid holidays.
- **Work environment**: Primarily on‑site roles (Middletown, RI; Virginia Beach, VA; Newport, RI). The company emphasises a personable, close‑knit atmosphere.
- **Mission‑driven**: Work directly impacts life‑safety and national security – “your work provides immediate and immeasurable value.”

## Sources
1. [purvis.com – Join Our Team](https://www.purvis.com/join-our-team/)
2. [purvis.com – Leadership](https://www.purvis.com/about-us/leadership/)
3. [jobs.lever.co/purvis – Open Positions](https://jobs.lever.co/purvis)
4. [linkedin.com/company/purvis-systems](https://www.linkedin.com/company/purvis-systems)
5. [builtin.com/company/purvis-systems](https://builtin.com/company/purvis-systems)

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