Network and Computer Systems Administrator (JSE)-Journeyman
Listed on 2026-08-12
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IT/Tech
Cybersecurity, Network Security, Systems Administrator, Systems Engineer
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 (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.
About the location: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:
A typical day as a Network and Computer Systems Administrator (JSE)-Journeyman may include:- 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
- Configures Brocade and Ruckus networking devices
- Sets up routing tables and groups to support fast and efficient network traffic across multiple network segments and subnets using multicast and IGMP protocols
- 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://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).) - 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
- The ability to troubleshoot and support the full network environment, not limited to switch-level issues
- Experience with multicast routing using Brocade OR Ruckus equipment
- Experience with COMSEC/TACLANE installation and configuration
- Experience with configuring VPNs and VLANs
- Experience with Ansible
- 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
- VMware experience
- Strong attention to detail
- 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:
- Experience with Windows Server 2022/2025 and/or Active Directory (AD)
- Experience with AWS Gov Cloud and/or Microsoft Azure
- Experience with Power Shell, Python, Ansible and/or Terraform
- Experience with PDQ Deploy
- Experience with Vx Rail
Disclaimer:
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