Systems Administrator

Watershed Security; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental benefits

Educational reimbursement

401K plans with matching

15 days of PTO to start

11 paid holidays per year

Job summary

Watershed Security in Norfolk, VA seeks a Systems Administrator to install, configure, and support local area and wide area networks. The role involves monitoring network availability, supervising computer user support specialists, and may require a DoD Secret Clearance. Qualified candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree with 4 years of experience or a Master’s with 2 years, along with relevant security certifications. Benefits include competitive pay, medical coverage, 401K plans, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 4 years of prior relevant experience or Master’s with 2 years.
• Active DoD Secret Clearance or higher.
• One of the following certifications: CompTIA Cloud+, CompTIA Security+, GICSP, GSEC, SSCP.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and support organization’s LAN, WAN, and Internet systems.
• Monitor network to ensure availability to all users.
• Supervise computer user support specialists.

Skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree and 4 years of experience or Master’s with 2 years

Tools

CompTIA Cloud+

CompTIA Security+

GICSP

GSEC

SSCP

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Watershed Security is a Veteran Owned Small Business with over 20 years’ Cybersecurity and Government Contracting experience. Watershed is looking for a Systems Administrator to install, configure, and support an organization’s local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN), and Internet systems or a segment of a network system. Monitor network to ensure network availability to all system users and may perform necessary maintenance to support network availability. May monitor and test web site performance to ensure web sites operate correctly and without interruption. May assist in network modeling, analysis, planning, and coordination between network and data communications hardware and software. May supervise computer user support specialists and computer network support specialists. May administer network security measures onsite at Norfolk Naval Base, Norfolk, VA.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree and 4 years of prior relevant experience or Master’s degree with 2 years of prior relevant experience. Additional experience may be considered in lieu of Bachelor’s degree.
• Active DoD Secret Clearance or higher
• Must have one of the following certifications: CompTIA Cloud+, CompTIA Security+, GICSP, GSEC, SSCP
• Work will be onsite in Norfolk, VA Monday – Friday 8am -4.30pm
• CONOUS travel up to 30%
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

*Contingent upon award*

PAY RANGE

Final salary is influenced by factors such as location, contract labor categories, experience, skills, education, and certifications. Watershed offers competitive compensation, medical and dental benefits, educational reimbursement, 401K plans with matching, 15 days of PTO to start and 11 paid holidays per year. The proposed salary range for this position is: $60,000 - $65,000 USD.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans