Senior Network & Systems Admin — Onsite Night Shift

Akima; North Carolina; On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Akima Mission Optimization (AMO), an Akima company, seeks a Senior Network and Computer Systems Administrator to support NAWCTSD at Cherry Point, NC. This on-site role requires night shifts and active security clearance, with responsibilities across Linux/Windows, security, logging, backups, and offline patching.

The candidate will collaborate with CSWF to ensure security and readiness, implement STIGs, and maintain comprehensive documentation and POA&Ms for isolated DoD training systems.

Qualifications

• Active Interim Secret clearance or higher required.
• DoD 8140 Advanced Qualifications: advanced degree or certs listed below.
• OS certification within 6 months of hire.
• Minimum 10 years in admin of RHEL, Windows Desktop/Server, and security.
• Experience with ACAS, Trellix/ePO, Kiwi Syslog, and Veeam.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and troubleshoot RHEL, Windows Desktop, and Windows Server in DoD environments.
• Monitor performance, availability, security, and integrity across systems.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and remediation.
• Enforce security policies and STIGs.
• Manage backups, DR, and offline patch processes.
• Maintain POA&Ms and documentation.
• Coordinate with CSWF for security and readiness.
• Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance and updates.

Skills

System administration

Security best practices

Network administration

Vulnerability management

DoD incident response

Education

Master's degree or Ph.D. in IT / Cybersecurity / CS / IS / Data Science / SWE

CCSP

CISSP

CCNA

CCNP Security

CompTIA SecurityX (CASP+)

Tools

ACAS

Tenable/Nessus

ePO Trellix/McAfee

Kiwi Syslog

Veeam

RHEL/Windows OS

Job description

Akima Mission Optimization (AMO), an Akima company, seeks a Senior Network and Computer Systems Administrator to support NAWCTSD at Cherry Point, NC. This on-site role requires night shifts and active security clearance, with responsibilities across Linux/Windows, security, logging, backups, and offline patching.

The candidate will collaborate with CSWF to ensure security and readiness, implement STIGs, and maintain comprehensive documentation and POA&Ms for isolated DoD training systems.