Network and Computer Systems Administrator

Intelligent Waves is seeking a highly skilled and mission-focused professional to support critical operations for our government customer. This role is essential in maintaining and advancing secure, high-performance computing environments that are vital to national defense and operational success.

About the role

As a key member of our technical team, you will provide comprehensive Tier 1–3 support within a cloud infrastructure environment. This position requires demonstrated expertise in complex, multi-domain technical assignments. The ideal candidate will bring innovation and initiative, applying original approaches to problem-solving while operating with significant autonomy. Contributions will directly support mission deliverables and measurable performance outcomes.

Location

Fort Belvoir, VA

Travel

This is an on-site position at Fort Belvoir, VA with up to 10% travel to other sites. Travel will be reimbursed based on GSA Per Diem rates and DoD Joint Travel Regulations (JTR).

Schedule

Ability to work shifts, including nights, weekends, and some holidays, as necessary. Shift will likely be approximately 1500-2300, Monday through Friday.

Clearance Requirement

Must be a United States Citizen and hold a current Top Secret, with SCI eligibility, security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Fulfill Tier 1–3 tenant service requests within cloud infrastructure environments.
• Address and resolve tenant access requests efficiently.
• Escalate service requests when necessary to ensure timely resolution.
• Monitor operational environments to maintain system health and ensure availability.
• Provision and configure Tenant Virtual Private Clouds (VPCs) to support infrastructure needs.
• Contribute to project deliverables as required.
• Track and report on performance metrics to support continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or a related field and at least 3 years of experience implementing security principles and administering IT systems. 6 years of hands-on experience administering IT systems may be substituted in lieu of a degree.
• Compliant with DoDD 8570.01-M requirements; must hold IAT Level II baseline certification (e.g., Security+) and obtain an AWS certification within 30 days of hire.
• 3+ years supporting operations and maintenance for secure information management systems, including monitoring network availability and executing maintenance to uphold network performance and security.
• At least 1 year of experience using scripting languages such as Bash, Ansible, or YAML.
• 3+ years of experience with Linux operating systems and command-line interface (CLI) tools.
• 1+ year of experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Container technologies.
• 1+ year of experience with Windows operating systems and Active Directory.

Pay

$138,000 - $147,000

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid PTO
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) with vesting starting from day 1
• Technical training and tuition bonuses