Network and Computer Systems Administrator; Team Lead-Senior

Position: Network and Computer Systems Administrator (Team Lead)-Senior

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.

The Position:

AMEWAS is seeking a highly motivated and talented Network and Computer Systems Administrator (Team Lead)-Senior. The salary range of this position is $ - $ and is commensurate with experience. This position is not eligible for remote work; on‑site support is required.

About the location:

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

A typical day as a Network and Computer Systems Administrator (Team Lead)-Senior may include:

• Supports the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) Digital Networks & Applications (DNA) Department Holly III location as the Team Lead.
• Leads/Tasks a team of System Administrators in their day‑to‑day activities and assignments.
• Serves as the POC for the division and local customers.
• Supports installs and configures/maintains the organization’s local area network (LAN), data communications network, operating systems and physical/virtual servers.
• Performs system monitoring.
• Verifies the integrity and availability of hardware, network and server resources/systems.
• Reviews system/application logs and verifies completion of scheduled jobs to include system backups.
• Analyzes network/server resource consumption and controls user access.
• Installs and upgrades software.
• Maintains software licenses.
• Assists in network emulation/virtualization, analysis, planning and coordinates between network and data communications hardware/software.

Must-haves:

• BS Degree OR AS Degree with 2 years of additional work experience (9 years total) OR HS Diploma/Equivalent with 4 years of additional work experience (11 years total) OR Relevant Technical Certification with 4 years of additional work experience (11 years total) OR meets CSWF training requirements OR meets the CSWF certification requirements (CSWF
  
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• 7 years of relevant work experience.
• Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) OR Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) 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) certification.
• 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.

Desired

Skills:

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

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 and Holly III for a majority of their 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…