Network and Computer Systems Administrator (JSE)-Journeyman

About the role

AMEWAS is seeking a highly motivated and talented Network and Computer Systems Administrator (JSE)-Journeyman. The salary range of this position is $90,000.00 - $150,000.00 and is commensurate with experience. This position is not eligible for remote work; on-site support is required.

Location

The Position: The Position is based in Patuxent River, MD.

Responsibilities

• Installs, configures and maintains an organization's local area network (LAN), data communications network, operating systems and physical/virtual servers
• Performs system monitoring
• Verifies the integrity/availability of hardware, network and server resources/systems
• Reviews system and application logs
• Verifies completion of scheduled jobs and system backups
• Analyzes network and server resource consumption and controls user access
• Installs/Upgrades software and maintains software licenses
• Affords assistance in network emulation/virtualization, analysis, planning and coordination between network and data communications hardware and software

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree OR Associate’s Degree with 2 years of additional work experience (5 years total) OR HS Diploma/Equivalent with 4 years of additional work experience (7 years total) OR Relevant Technical Certification with 4 years of additional work experience (7 years total) OR meets CSWF training requirements OR meets the CSWF certification requirements (CSWF Qualifications: https://www.cool.osd.mil/usn/cswf/matrix.html?moc=cswf_sa_451)
• 3 years of relevant work experience
• Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) OR Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) OR Security CompTIA SecurityX (formerly CASP+) OR Federal IT Security Professional-Operator-NG (FITSP-O) OR GIAC Foundational Cybersecurity Technologies (GFACT) OR GIAC Security Essentials Certification (GSEC) OR RHEL certification
• Experience with ACAS (Automated Cybersecurity Assessment System)
• Familiarity with STIGs (Security Technical Implementation Guides)
• Experience with Linux versions 7–10
• Familiarity with RHEL, SUSE and Ubuntu distributions
• Experience with Windows Server 2022/2025
• Experience with VMware and Active Directory (AD)
• The ability to troubleshoot and support the full network environment (not limited to switch-level issues)
• Strong attention to detail
• Holds final Top Secret eligibility-The ability to maintain a DoD Top Secret Security Clearance

Desired Skills

• Experience with AWS GovCloud, Microsoft Azure and VxRail
• Experience with Python and/or PowerShell
• Experience with PDQ Deploy, Ansible and Terraform
• Experience with Brocade/RUCKUS equipment, Multicast Routing and NSX network overlay
• Experience with COMSEC/TACLANE

Skills Crucial to Success at AMEWAS

Candidates must demonstrate a customer-focused mindset, professionalism, and discretion, while working collaboratively with management and teams to meet objectives. Candidates should be hard-working individuals with strong attention to detail and the ability to foster a positive, team-oriented culture.

Physical Environment and Working Conditions

The physical environment for this position requires the employee to support various labs at PAX River. The physical environment also requires the employee to work in an office, sitting in a cubicle or at a desk, looking at a computer for part of the day. The employee may be required to travel short distances to offices/conference rooms and buildings on site or near the work site. On rare occasions, overnight travel may be required.

Benefits and Perks

• Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), Life/AD&D/STD/LTD insurance
• Paid vacation, holiday and sick leave
• Generous tuition and training assistance program
• Relocation assistance
• Sign-on bonuses
• Employee longevity recognition
• Community involvement and outreach
• Team building events
• Recognition program
• Wellness program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Mobile service discount
• Fitness reimbursement program