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.

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 7-10Familiarity with RHEL, SUSE and Ubuntu distributions
• Experience with Windows Server 2022/2025Experience 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

Qualifications

• Minimum clearance required to apply (candidates who do not currently hold the required clearance will not be considered): DoD Top Secret Clearance
• Additional Accesses: The ability to obtain and maintain the DOD security clearance eligibility and/or additional security access requirements necessary to perform the duties of the position, as required by the contract

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.