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# Network Administrator

- **Company:** Chugach Alaska Corporation
- **Location:** Seattle, WA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $72,488.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** CompTIA Security+, Computer Programming, Networking Hardware, Network Administration, Network Protocols, Public Key Infrastructure, Server Administration, Firewalls (Computer Science), Information Technology
- **Published:** August 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://careers.chugachgov.com/jobs/10180?lang=en-us

## About the Role

Provide all aspects of IT support for Scientific Research Vessel USCGC Healy. Work both underway and on shore. Underway deployments are between 2 and 8 weeks. Onshore work includes an on-call rotation. Customer base includes research scientists, technicians, outreach personnel, and military personnel. The successful candidate will have strong technical skills and the ability to provide positive user support at a wide range of skill levels and interests., * Associates Degree from an accredited Community or Technical College in Computer Science or related field, or three years System Administrator experiencewith acceptable driving record pertinent to position.

 * Ability to obtain and maintain Secret security clearance.
 * U.S. Citizenship.
 * Must be able to successfully pass a pre-employment background check and pre-hire drug test.

Preferred:

 * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Programming, or Network Engineering, or four years System Administrator experience
 * Additional experience or training in one or more leading operating systems, network equipment, and network protocols
 * User support experience
 * Following certifications: CCNA, CompTIA Security+, RHCSA/RHCE

Working Conditions:

 * Moderate noise levels
 * Occasional evening or weekend work
 * On call as needed
 * Must be able to work underway at sea for 35 days or more at a time

Physical Requirements:

 * Sit or stand for several hours
 * Lift items up to 50 pounds
 * Climb ladders and stairs
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## Description

* Hardware and Software Installation and Maintenance
 * Create and maintain PKI infrastructure
 * Provide helpdesk support to embarked scientists and crew members
 * Ship-to-shore communications (Satellite Systems)
 * Underway maintenance and support on board USCGC Healy

 * Information Assurance to Federal Government (DISA) standard
 * Firewall, router, and switch configuration and maintenance
 * Other tasking as directed., * Network Administration
 * Server Administration
 * User Support
 * Hardware and Software Installation and Maintenance
 * Create and maintain PKI infrastructure
 * Provide helpdesk support to embarked scientists and crew members
 * Ship-to-shore communications (Satellite Systems)
 * Underway maintenance and support on board USCGC Healy
 * Information Assurance to Federal Government (DISA) standard
 * Firewall, router, and switch configuration and maintenance
 * Other tasking as directed.


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