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# TESS- Journeyman AMDOTS System/Network Administrator

- **Company:** Constellation West
- **Location:** Colorado Springs, CO, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Configuration Management, Databases, Disaster Recovery, Network Control, Performance Tuning, Test Data, Computer Network Operations, Sysadmin, Network Server, Server Operating Systems & Platforms
- **Published:** September 18, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9172867/tess-journeyman-amdots-systemnetwork-administrator

## About the Role

* At least 3 years of experience in internal/external network setup, configuration and support; network performance issues; operating-system installation and maintenance; and application installation and maintenance.
 * U.S. citizenship.
 * At least a Secret security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

 * Experience administering secure DoD networks and servers in classified environments.
 * Experience with backup/recovery, vulnerability patching, access control, configuration management, system hardening, and network performance troubleshooting.
 * Relevant DoD cybersecurity or system-administration certification(s).

## Description

Position Summary: Journeyman systems/network administrator responsible for managing and controlling AMDOTS IT equipment and supporting secure, available, recoverable, and high-performing system/network operations.
Primary Responsibilities

 * Set up, configure, administer, maintain, and support internal and external networks and server operating systems.
 * Create and test data backups and support system recoverability, disaster recovery, and contingency planning.
 * Verify data/system integrity and define or implement database and system access controls.
 * Maintain system/network availability and performance; troubleshoot performance issues and recommend corrective actions.
 * Enforce system security, maintain system-administration policies, configuration-control/management plans, and mission-function system schemas.
 * Perform system-wide integrity tests, apply required security vulnerability patches, install and maintain operating systems/applications, and provide system reports to the Government.


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