Full-Time

Network and Computer Systems Administrator

Active Secret Clearance or above required

Posted on 10/3/2025

Deadline 10/2/26
Akima

Akima

1,001-5,000 employees

Federal contractor delivering facilities, IT, logistics

No salary listed

Orlando, FL, USA

In Person

US Top Secret Clearance Required

Category
IT & Security (1)
Required Skills
Ansible
Requirements
  • Associate's or bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering
  • High School diploma/GED with additional years of experience will be considered in lieu of a degree
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in configuring and maintaining networks
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in system monitoring, reviewing logs, backups, and troubleshooting network performance
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in performing scheduled and unscheduled maintenance and applying change management practices
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in ensuring system performance and availability
  • Technical experience in Windows Server
  • Technical experience in Windows 10
  • Technical experience in Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7/8/9
  • Technical experience in Ansible Automation
  • Technical experience in Satellite Server configuration and maintenance
  • COMPTIA Network+ or similar industry certification
Responsibilities
  • Installs, configures, and maintains an organization’s local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN), data communications network, operating systems, and physical and virtual servers
  • Performs system monitoring and verify the integrity and availability of hardware, network, and server resources and systems
  • Reviews system and application logs and verify completion of scheduled jobs, including system backups
  • Manages active directory (AD) for network, including creating users, enforcing GPO, and resolving issues for users
  • Installs and upgrades software and maintain software licenses
  • Maintains, Installs and configures various different platforms or services like Tenable (ACAS), DHCP, and DNS on Linux operating systems
  • May assist in network modeling, analysis, planning, and coordination between network and data communications hardware and software
Desired Qualifications
  • ACAS/Nessus vulnerability scanning tools
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 8/9
  • Windows Server 2019/2022
  • Active Directory (AD) administration
  • Synology NAS systems
  • Application of Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs)
  • Cisco Networking technologies

Akima provides services to the U.S. federal government across facilities, IT, logistics, protective services, systems engineering, mission support, FF&E, and construction. It delivers contracted, integrated services to help government missions succeed. As a subsidiary of NANA, an Alaska Native Corporation, Akima aims to create long-term value for its parent while achieving superior outcomes for customers, guided by Iñupiat values. Its differentiators include Alaska Native ownership, a broad multi-domain service footprint, and a focus on federal missions; its goal is to support customer missions and sustain value for NANA and the Iñupiat community.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Colorado Springs, Colorado

Founded

1995

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What believers are saying

  • Acquired Pinnacle Solutions, enhancing defense training and sustainment capabilities.
  • Appointed Lauren Cates as VP for Emerging Markets Group to expand mission-critical tech.
  • Appointed Marcus Lopez as COO with 30 years experience to drive operational excellence.

What critics are saying

  • 8(a) subsidiaries graduate, losing sole-source edges to General Dynamics and CACI.
  • FY2026 NDAA shifts DoD cloud contracts to AWS and Azure, crushing Akima's IT revenue.
  • NANA shareholder lawsuits over fund mismanagement halt $500M+ pipelines via audits.

What makes Akima unique

  • Akima delivers agile solutions in facilities, IT, logistics, and construction as NANA subsidiary.
  • Ranked #31 on Washington Technology's 2025 Top 100 government contractors list.
  • Provides mission support to Sandia National Laboratories in high-security environments.

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Benefits

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Company News

PR Newswire
Feb 19th, 2026
Akima appoints Lauren Cates as VP of business development for Emerging Markets Group

Akima, a federal government solutions provider, has appointed Lauren Cates as vice president of business development for its Emerging Markets Group. Cates will lead growth strategy and expand the company's presence in delivering mission-critical technologies to government and military customers. Cates brings over 15 years of federal contracting experience. She previously led Indigo IT's growth team, securing major contracts in cybersecurity, cloud and enterprise IT services, and spent more than a decade with Bowhead Family of Companies managing billion-dollar pipelines. Akima, a subsidiary of Alaska Native Corporation NANA, employs over 11,000 people and delivers solutions across IT, logistics, aerospace and construction. The company ranked #31 on Washington Technology's 2025 Top 100 government contractors list.

PR Newswire
Feb 12th, 2026
Akima appoints Marcus Lopez as chief operating officer to drive operational excellence

Akima, a federal government contractor, has appointed Marcus Lopez as chief operating officer. Lopez will report to president and CEO Bill Monet and oversee operational excellence and customer delivery. Lopez brings over 30 years of experience in government and commercial sectors. Most recently, he served as president and chief growth officer at Belcan, a Cognizant company, where he led the integration of a $20 billion enterprise. Previously, he headed ManTech's Advanced Research Technology Business Unit. A former US Navy officer and pilot, Lopez commanded an elite strike/fighter squadron. Akima is a subsidiary of NANA, an Alaska Native Corporation, employing 11,000 people and delivering solutions in IT, aerospace, construction and other areas. The company ranked 31st on Washington Technology's 2025 Top 100 government contractors list.

WashingtonExec
Apr 12th, 2023
Akima Buys Pinnacle Solutions | WashingtonExec

Akima has entered into a definitive agreement to buy Pinnacle Solutions, Inc., a provider of training and sustainment products and services to defense

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