Network and Computer Systems Administrator; NGTS-Journeyman

Network and Computer Systems Administrator (NGTS)-Journeyman

At AMEWAS, we don’t just support defense – we shape it. For over 40 years, we’ve been a trusted partner of the Department of Defense (DoD) by providing cutting‑edge engineering, testing, and evaluation for U.S. Navy weapons systems. Our people are the heart of our mission. Across our headquarters in California, Maryland, and offices in Orlando, FL, and San Diego, CA, you'll find a diverse and driven team committed to making a real impact for our Nation’s Warfighters.

If you’re ready to grow your skills, be challenged by meaningful work, and contribute to something bigger, this is where you belong. Come do work that matters. Join AMEWAS.

AMEWAS is seeking a highly motivated and talented Network and Computer Systems Administrator (NGTS)-Journeyman. The salary range for this position is $90,000.00 – $ and is commensurate with experience. This position is eligible for hybrid work.

California, MD and Patuxent River, Maryland. To learn more about these areas, please visit:

• 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, including system backups.
• Analyzes network and server resource consumption and controls user access.
• Installs/Upgrades software and maintains software licenses.
• Assists in network emulation/virtualization, analysis, planning and coordination between network and data communications hardware and software.

• BS Degree OR AS 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.
• 3 years of relevant work experience.
• Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) OR Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) OR Security CompTIA Security
  
  X (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.
• RHEL Experience.
• Experience with Windows 11 and Windows Server (current versions).
• Experience with Active Directory (AD), DHCP and DNS.
• Experience with Networking.
• Experience with Virtual environments.
• Experience with STIGs.
• The ability to maintain a DoD Top Secret Security Clearance – Top Secret Clearance required to start.

• Experience with AWS Gov Cloud and Microsoft Azure.
• Experience with PDQ Deploy.
• Experience with ACAS.
• Experience with Python and/or Power Shell.

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.

The physical environment for this position requires the employee to support various labs at PAX River and Holly III for a majority of the day. 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.

We’re always on the lookout for top talent. If you know someone who would be a great fit for this role, please share our post with them! If you’re a current AMEWAS employee and your referral is hired, you earn a referral bonus.

• Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), Life/AD&D/STD/LTD insurance.
• Paid vacation, holiday and sick leave.
• Generous tuition…