Onsite DoD Systems Administrator | Cyber & Network Engineer

Akima LLC; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

PTO

401(k)

Job summary

AMO in Norfolk, VA is seeking a Systems Administrator to design, implement, and sustain complex DoD network environments onsite. The role emphasizes security, RMF accreditation, patching, and supporting Navy platforms within a lab environment.

Requirements include an active Secret clearance, DoD 8140 IAT II certification, a technical degree or 10 years of experience, and strong communication skills to coordinate with government customers and engineering teams.

Qualifications

• Active Secret clearance required.
• CSWF / DoD 8140 IAT Level II certification potential.
• Bachelor’s degree in technical discipline with 5 years of related experience; without degree 10 years.
• Strong communication to explain issues to technical and nontechnical stakeholders.
• 5+ years in LAN/WAN protocols and related networks.
• Experience with Juniper, Palo Alto, HPE Aruba, Cisco technologies.
• Experience with SD-WAN, automation, scripting and RMF processes.
• Familiarity with RMF accreditation and STIGs, and Naval networks.

Responsibilities

• Provide enterprise network engineering, troubleshooting, and sustainment for DoD environments.
• Perform configuration analysis, changes, incident resolution, and modernization support.
• Coordinate with government customers, cybersecurity, and engineering teams.
• Support Navy platforms with general engineering and administrative tasks.
• Lead cyber security activities including patching, RMF steps, and IAVA remediations.
• Execute change management for CM and system enhancements.
• Contribute to accreditation and RMF processes and develop system documentation.
• Develop system level documentation as needed.

Skills

LAN/WAN protocols

VMware virtualization

Network security

RMF/STIG compliance

Scripting/automation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in technical discipline

10 years experience in lieu of degree

Tools

ACAS

Nessus

WireShark

iPERF

MS Visio

Job description

AMO in Norfolk, VA is seeking a Systems Administrator to design, implement, and sustain complex DoD network environments onsite. The role emphasizes security, RMF accreditation, patching, and supporting Navy platforms within a lab environment.

Requirements include an active Secret clearance, DoD 8140 IAT II certification, a technical degree or 10 years of experience, and strong communication skills to coordinate with government customers and engineering teams.