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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Systems Administrator - **Company:** Akima - **Location:** Suffolk, VA, United States (Remote available) - **Salary:** $91,520.0 - $95,680.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** IEEE 802.1Q, Access Network, Active Directory, Domain Controllers, Agile Methodology, Systems Engineering, Command-Line Interface, CompTIA Security+, Cyber Security, System Configuration, Daemon Tools, Data Integrity, Data Stores, RAID, Ethernet, VMware ESX Servers, Trunking, Global Positioning Systems (GPS), Hypervisor, IP Routing, Kernel-Based Virtual Machine, Windows Servers, Public Key Infrastructure, Dell PowerEdge, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, RS-232, Serial Communications, Data Streaming, Systems Integration, Oracle Linux, Virtual Local Area Networks, Virtualization Technology, Backup and Restore, Software Licensing, Network Switches, Information Technology, Bare Metal, Comptia Linux+, Cisco Switches, Terminal Servers, Cisco, Server Operating Systems & Platforms, User Administration, Windows Client - **Published:** October 14, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9238566/systems-administrator ## About the Role Akima Systems Engineering is seeking an experienced, autonomous Systems Administrator to execute the on-site deployment, configuration, cyber hardening, and operational validation of the U.S. Coast Guard's Command and Control (C2) and integrated navigation platform, Sea Watch v4.0., * Security Clearance: Active DoD Secret Security Clearance. * Cybersecurity Compliance: Current DoD 8140.01 / 8570.01-M IAT Level II baseline certification (e.g., CompTIA Security+ CE). * Privileged Access: Current registration in, or immediate eligibility for, the USCG Privileged User Management Program (PUMP) with Common Access Card (CAC) credentials. * Systems & Virtualization Experience: + Hands-on experience administering VMware ESXi hypervisors, vSwitches, datastores, and VM snapshots. + Strong proficiency with Microsoft Windows Server (Active Directory, Group Policy, domain promotions) and Windows client operating systems. + Proven experience administering Enterprise Linux distributions (Red Hat Enterprise Linux / Oracle Linux) via command line. + Experience with Dell enterprise server hardware (e.g., PowerEdge R-series) and hardware RAID controller configuration. * Networking Expertise: + Solid practical knowledge of Cisco switch configuration, VLAN segmentation, 802.1Q trunking, and IP routing. * Travel Flexibility: Ability to travel extensively (75%-95%) to shipboard installation sites for consecutive multi-week cutter availability periods and participate in daytime underway sea trials., * Prior technical experience directly supporting U.S. Coast Guard (C5ISC, C2PL, SFLC) or U.S. Navy shipboard C4IT/C5ISR programs. * Direct familiarity with SeaWatch, Global Command and Control System (GCCS), Vega / CG-ECDIS, or AN/SPS-78 radar interfaces. * Working knowledge of maritime serial communications protocols (NMEA 0183/2000, RS-232, RS-422) and serial device servers (Perle IOLAN, Actisense). * Complementary certifications such as CompTIA Linux+, CompTIA A+, or Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE). * Associate or bachelor's degree in information technology, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline (equivalent military or professional experience accepted). ## Description Operating on-site aboard USCG cutters, the Systems Administrator serves as the primary software, network, and systems integration engineer on deck-plates during cutter availability periods. Working alongside on-scene installation technicians and coordinating with remote laboratory engineering teams, this role is directly responsible for energizing virtualized hypervisors, establishing Active Directory and enterprise server environments, configuring tactical network switching, integrating serial navigation and radar sensors, and validating complete system operation through sea trials., Virtualization & Server Infrastructure Management: * Configure, operate, and maintain bare-metal hypervisor environments running VMware ESXi on enterprise server hardware (Dell PowerEdge R540/XR7620). * Deploy, configure, snapshot, and manage multi-tier virtual appliances across both unclassified and classified server environments (Windows Server and Red Hat Enterprise Linux). * Administer local RAID configurations and virtual storage allocations. Operating System & Domain Administration: * Build and manage Windows Server enterprise services, including Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS), Group Policy Objects (GPOs), Domain Controllers (VDC), and structured network file shares. * Install, configure, and troubleshoot Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) guest environments, administering network scripts, daemons, security firewalls, and time-synchronization services. * Image, commission, and join tactical client workstations to the domain; manage disk imaging and system backups. Tactical Network Engineering & Security Lockdown: * Configure and troubleshoot tactical network switches (Cisco Catalyst 9300 series) to enforce strict physical and logical network separation between unclassified (CGOne) and classified (SIPRNET) operational domains. * Configure VLAN trunking, access switchports, static routes, and network uplinks with shipboard backbones. * Execute network access security controls and port lockdowns (including Dynamic ARP Inspection). Serial Data, Navigation Sensors & Peripheral Integration: * Program and troubleshoot serial-to-Ethernet terminal servers (Perle IOLAN SDS4) and NMEA converters (Actisense gateways) mapping RS-232/RS-422 pinouts and baud rates. * Integrate and diagnose live serial and UDP data streams from shipboard navigation equipment, including heading gyros (MK27/MK39), GPS, Doppler speed logs, AIS, depth sounders, and weather sensors. * Verify auxiliary video distribution equipment, matrix switches, and secure KVM extender links. C2 Mission Applications & GCCS Support: * Configure Integrated Communication and Tracking Framework (ICSF) components and Common Operational Picture (COP) Agile servers and clients. * Coordinate radar processing system interfaces (PCRP, C-ARPA) and maritime charting engines (CG-ECDIS / Vega). * Apply and verify software licensing and cryptographic/PKI certificates. Testing, Verification & Deliverables: * Execute and record test results across all project milestones, including Pre-Installation Test and Check-Out (PITCO), Basic Functionality and Interconnection Tests (BFIT), and System Operational Verification Tests (SOVT). * Participate in dockside sensor tracking and daytime underway sea trials to validate real-time radar, tracking, and navigation data integrity. * Contribute technical metrics to Daily Situation Reports (SITREPs) and compile configuration records for the formal Out-Brief package.