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

Patuxent River, MD, located in the California‑Lexington Park area, is Maryland’s #1 City Hiring the Most High‑Tech Workers. To learn more about the surrounding area, 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 and 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

• 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:
  
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• 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 RHEL
• Experience with Vx Rail
• Experience with VMWare ESXi
• 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
• Experience with ACAS
• Holds final Top Secret eligibility – The ability to maintain a DoD Top Secret Security Clearance

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

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 for a majority of their day. The physical environment also requires the…