IT SysAdmin & Digital Forensics Specialist (Onsite, DC)

Amtrak; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 125,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Amtrak OIG is seeking IT SysAdmin and Forensics Specialists in Washington, DC. The role spans server/workstation administration, security, and digital forensics within a self-contained DIU environment. You will manage VM systems, support investigators, and help ensure data protection and uptime.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s in IT/CS or related field and 5+ years of Windows/Linux admin experience, CCNA-level networking, and strong communication. Onsite work with travel up to 25% may apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in IT, CS, cybersecurity, or related field.
• Five+ years of experience administering Windows/Linux servers, accounts, patching, and performance monitoring.
• Experience providing end-user support for hardware/software issues.
• Networking knowledge at CCNA level (VLANs, routing, ACLs).
• Experience protecting data, backups, recovery, integrity and availability.

Responsibilities

• Supports the DIU network with server/workstation administration and security.
• Manages projects and communicates technical needs to non-technical staff.
• Develops automated methods to recover evidentiary data across multiple OS.
• Designs and implements LAN/WAN hardware/software to support DIU.
• Participates in audits, risk assessments, and security accreditation activities.
• Maintains LAN configurations and performs performance management.

Skills

Cybersecurity

System administration

Customer support

Networking CCNA

VLANs

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT/CS/Cybersecurity

Tools

VMware

Windows Server

Linux Server

PowerShell

Python

Job description

Amtrak OIG is seeking IT SysAdmin and Forensics Specialists in Washington, DC. The role spans server/workstation administration, security, and digital forensics within a self-contained DIU environment. You will manage VM systems, support investigators, and help ensure data protection and uptime.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s in IT/CS or related field and 5+ years of Windows/Linux admin experience, CCNA-level networking, and strong communication. Onsite work with travel up to 25% may apply.