Akima ยท 1 day ago
Asset Management
Akima is a federal lifecycle solutions contractor supporting the Department of Homeland Security. They are seeking a Journeyman Network and Computer Systems Administrator to provide intermediate-level network and systems administration for USCIS enterprise systems, ensuring high availability, performance, and security.
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Responsibilities
Support daily operations of the USCIS network and system infrastructure across multiple sites
Install, configure, manage, and troubleshoot Windows and Linux-based servers and networking equipment (e.g., Cisco, Juniper)
Maintain Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, GPOs, and other core IT services
Monitor network and system performance, using tools like SolarWinds, Splunk, or similar
Apply security patches and system updates in compliance with DHS/USCIS cybersecurity requirements (e.g., STIGs, IAVAs, RMF)
Implement and manage virtualization platforms (e.g., VMware, Hyper-V) and cloud environments (e.g., AWS, Azure)
Maintain accurate documentation of systems, configurations, and procedures
Assist with incident response, change management, and system recovery efforts
Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to enforce security policies and perform vulnerability remediation
Provide Tier II/III support and mentoring to junior team members
Participate in 24/7 on-call rotation as required
Qualification
Required
U.S. Citizenship required (per federal contract requirements)
Active Public Trust clearance or ability to obtain one
Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent work experience)
3-5 years of experience in network and systems administration
Strong understanding of TCP/IP, routing/switching, VPNs, and firewall configurations
Experience managing Microsoft Windows Server environments and Active Directory
Familiarity with Linux administration (e.g., Red Hat, CentOS, Ubuntu)
Knowledge of NIST, FISMA, and DHS cybersecurity compliance standards
Experience with system imaging, backups, and disaster recovery solutions
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Preferred
Experience working on federal contracts, preferably with DHS/USCIS
Certifications such as CompTIA Security+, Network+, CCNA, Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate, or VMware Certified Professional (VCP)
Experience supporting cloud migrations or hybrid environments
Familiarity with ServiceNow, Jira, or other ITSM tools
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
401(k)
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Company
Akima
Akima focuses on delivering services in the areas of logistics, IT, supply chain, systems engineering, construction and protective services.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageRecent News
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2025-12-31
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2025-10-23
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