Defense contractor specializing in cyber security, M&S, and weapon system integration
SimVentions is a 201–500-person defense contractor built around cyber security, modeling & simulation, and embedded systems. The stack—Metasploit, Cobalt Strike, MITRE ATT&CK, Kali Linux, plus lower-level languages (Rust, C++, Assembly)—reflects a heavy offensive/defensive security posture. Active projects span tactical weapon control systems, FedRAMP/FISMA accreditation pipelines, and firmware development, while pain points cluster around DoD compliance, system hardening, and rapid iteration within strict regulatory gates. Hiring skews senior (14 of 27 tracked roles), consistent with the specialized, clearance-dependent work.
SimVentions delivers software engineering, cyber security, and modeling & simulation services to U.S. defense and federal agencies. Founded in 2000 and employee-owned, the company operates from Fredericksburg, VA as a mid-market contractor. Work spans embedded firmware for weapon platforms (e.g., Tomahawk control systems), continuous monitoring and vulnerability assessment (Nessus, ACAS), infrastructure modernization (Kubernetes, Docker), and compliance-driven programs (FISMA, system accreditation). The team balances rapid development cycles against DoD cybersecurity policy and system hardening requirements—a tension visible in current initiatives around automated testing, server consolidation, and accreditation maintenance.
Python, C++, Rust, Java, Assembly on Linux/Windows/macOS; Cisco, Active Directory, Metasploit, Cobalt Strike, MITRE ATT&CK, Nessus, Wireshark for security; Kubernetes, Docker, Jira, Confluence for DevOps and collaboration.
Tactical weapon system integration (Tomahawk control), continuous monitoring, embedded firmware, FedRAMP/FISMA assessment and accreditation, automated testing, infrastructure migration, and system hardening for DoD compliance.
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