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# Systems Administrator

- **Company:** Akima
- **Location:** Norfolk, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $110,000 - $120,000
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Access Control List, Systems Engineering, Border Gateway Protocol, Configuration Management, Complex Networks, Cyber Security, Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS), Firmware, Network Topologies, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Local Area Networks, Network Security, Network Layer, Microsoft Visio, Network Configuration and Change Management, Network Planning and Design, Wireless Security, Routing, NIPRNet, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), SAP Sales and Distribution, Transmission Control Protocol (TCP), Wireshark, Virtual Local Area Networks, Virtualization Technology, Wide Area Networks, Dynamic Routing, Scripting, Computer Network Operations, Juniper, SC Clearance, Tenable Nessus, Open Network Automation Platform, Operating System Security, Cisco, Vmware
- **Published:** November 12, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9308839/systems-administrator

## About the Role

* Must possess a current and active Secret clearance.
 * Ability to obtain CSWF / DoD 8140 IAT Level II certification.
 * Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline and 5 years of related experience. Without degree, must have 10 years of related experience.
 * Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain technical issues, risks, and recommendations to technical and nontechnical stakeholders.
 * Five years of technical experience in 7 or more of the following:
 * Local Area Network (LAN) and Wide Area Network (WAN) protocols (i.e., TCP, UDP, OSPF, BGP, GRE Tunnels etc.).
 * Virtualized layer 2 and layer 3 network configuration and operations (Virtual Distributed Switches, VRF's, VLAN's, Static/Dynamic Routing, Access Control Lists).
 * NSA Type 1 Network Encryption and FIPS 140-3 standards.
 * Network security, test and evaluation tools (i.e., WireShark, iPERF, etc).
 * Juniper, Palo Alto, HPE Aruba, Cisco technologies.
 * Virtualized Environments (VMware products).
 * Network discovery and security compliance scans using ACAS (Assured Compliance Assessment Solution) and Tenable Nessus; analysis of raw scan outputs and prioritize remediations.
 * Experience with SD WAN, network automation, configuration automation, scripting, orchestration, or other tools used to improve network deployment, monitoring, and sustainment.
 * Experience supporting installation readiness reviews post implementation validation (PITCO, SOVT, etc).
 * Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs), firmware/OS security patches, and Risk Management Framework (RMF) accreditation packages.
 * Experience with high-level and low-level network designs.
 * Familiarity with Naval networks.

Desired Qualifications:

 * Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification or higher.
 * Experience supporting hardware/software baseline controls, network topology diagrams in MS Visio, Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) and test plans.
 * Experience supporting NIPR, SIPR, coalition, or multi-enclave network environments.

## Description

AMO is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Systems Administrator supporting a mission critical lab environment onsite in Norfolk/Portsmouth, VA. The role involves designing, implementing, maintaining, and troubleshooting complex networks, integrating various technologies, and supporting the organization's technical needs., * Providing enterprise network engineering, troubleshooting, and sustainment support for DoD network environments, with emphasis on HPE Aruba infrastructure and Naval network operations.

 * Performing configuration analysis, change implementation, technical documentation, incident resolution, and modernization support across routing, switching, transport, VPN, and enclave connectivity environments.
 * Requiring strong technical judgment, disciplined execution, and effective coordination with government customers, cybersecurity teams, operations personnel, and engineering stakeholders.
 * Providing general engineering and administrative to support Navy platforms.
 * Focusing on Cyber Security activities, to include scanning, patching, system engineering, vulnerability managements, artifact authoring and management, and supporting all steps in the ATO process.
 * Leading monthly patching requirements, IAVA remediations, EXORDS, and driving to ensure system security.
 * Executing change management processes in support of configuration management and system enhancements.
 * Participating in and providing inputs for accreditation and Risk Management Framework (RMF) processes.
 * Developing system level documentation, as needed.