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# Systems Administrator Journeyman (SCI Required)

- **Company:** BEAKEN SYSTEMS AND TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS, INC.
- **Location:** Springfield, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $127,694.0 - $136,866.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Software Applications, Computer Networks, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Security, System Testing, Backup and Restore, Bug Reporting, Information Technology
- **Published:** July 24, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=05cefc3876a60dd3

## About the Role

Bachelor's degree plus 2 years experience, Associates degree plus 4 years experience, or a minimum of 6 years of experience, in a related field

Over time, able to provide guidance & direction to others

Able to follow established processes & checklists

Understands & applies basic concepts, ability to use more advanced concepts

Self-guided individual work

Proactive team member, IT Backup Software

IT Network Software

Licensing Management

Network Security Software

Operating System

Problem Analysis

System Administration

System and Console Operations

System Monitoring

System Testing

Systems Troubleshooting

Technical Support

Upgrades Management

VPN Administration, * Associate (Required)

Experience:

 * System administration: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

 * AWS Certification (Required)

## Description

We are seeking a dynamic and highly skilled Systems Administrator Journeyman to join our innovative IT team. In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining, optimizing, and supporting complex IT infrastructure and systems across diverse environments. Your expertise will ensure the stability, security, and efficiency of our systems, enabling seamless operations and supporting organizational growth. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and contribute to the design and implementation of scalable solutions that meet evolving business needs., Provide support for implementation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of systems

Isolate and resolve problems involving the applications, operating system, hardware, communications, other infrastructure, or any combination as needed

Hand-off problem reports to appropriate leads like Amazon/C2S, NGA-ESC, etc.

Provide systems and account administration consistent with EDM&CSS requirements to support remote system service

Provide support for the escalation and communication of status to agency management and internal customers

Installs/loads operating system and application software

Isolate and resolve hardware and software problems involving the applications, operating system, hardware, communications infrastructure, or any combination of these

Troubleshoot, maintain integrity and configure network components along with implementing operating systems enhancements to improve reliability and performance

Integrate new technologies into new and existing systems including the transition and migration of corporate systems


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