Senior Network and Computer Systems Administrator

Description

AMO is looking for a Senior Network and Computer Systems Administrator to work in support of Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division (NAWCTSD) in Cherry Point, NC. 

 

Work Schedule: Night Shift (2200-0600)

 

This is an onsite position, and the selected candidate must live within commuting distance of Cherry Point, NC.

 

To join our team of outstanding professionals, apply today! 

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), Windows Desktop, and Windows Server operating systems in secure DoD training environments.

• Monitor and maintain system performance, availability, security, and integrity across physical and virtual systems.

• Perform vulnerability assessments and security scans using Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS), Tenable, and Nessus.

• Implement and maintain endpoint security solutions using Trellix/McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator (ePO), including security policy enforcement and compliance monitoring.

• Configure, monitor, and maintain centralized system logging and auditing using Kiwi Syslog.

• Manage system backups, disaster recovery, and bare-metal restoration using Veeam.

• Develop, test, validate, and distribute offline software patches and updates using physical media for isolated training systems without direct network connectivity.

• Perform offline patch management (Sneakernet), including creating, testing, and validating physical patch media for distribution to Cyber Security Workforce (CSWF) personnel supporting isolated DoD training systems. 

• Apply and validate Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs), remediate identified vulnerabilities, and maintain compliance with applicable DoD cybersecurity requirements.

• Develop, maintain, and track Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms) to document system vulnerabilities, corrective actions, and remediation progress.

• Perform scheduled and unscheduled system maintenance, including software updates, configuration changes, and troubleshooting.

• Coordinate with Cyber Security Workforce (CSWF) personnel to support system security, vulnerability remediation, and operational readiness.

• Maintain technical documentation, system configurations, maintenance records, and security-related documentation.

Qualifications

• Clearance: Active Interim Secret clearance or above is required.
• Education/Certification: Must meet one of the following DoD 8140 Advanced Qualifications:

  • Master's degree or Ph.D. in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, or Software Engineering

  • Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)

  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

  • Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

  • Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Security

  • CompTIA SecurityX (formerly CASP+)

• OS Certification: Candidates must be able to obtain an OS certification (RHEL or Windows) within 6 months of hire.
• Experience: Minimum of TEN (10) years of experience in:

  • Administration and troubleshooting of RHEL, Windows Desktop, and Windows Server operating systems.

  • System monitoring, maintenance, configuration management, and performance optimization.

  • Vulnerability scanning, remediation, and implementation of DoD STIGs.

  • Experience with ACAS (Tenable/Nessus), Trellix/McAfee ePO, Kiwi Syslog, and Veeam.

  • Offline software patching and maintenance of isolated or disconnected systems.

  • Development and management of POA&Ms.

  • System backup, restoration, and disaster recovery procedures.

 

Any clearance requirements for this position are established by the government contract.

Job ID2026-27761 Work TypeOn-Site