Network Administrator

When you work at Chugach Government Solutions (CGS), you join a proud legacy of supporting missions while sustaining culture.

The federal division of Chugach Alaska Corporation, CGS has been supporting critical missions as a government contractor for over 25 years. Our focus is to support facility maintenance, IT/technical services, construction and education. We are proud to have built, and continue to foster, an incredibly talented team spanning across the globe in hundreds of different fields - each team member proud to serve our country with first-class business services, while also making a difference for our Chugach shareholders.

At CGS, empowering employees is a part of our core, and that focus is one of the ways we build and foster high-performing teams. We empower our employees through competitive compensation and benefits package, professional growth opportunities, truthful communication, and more!

If you are looking for an opportunity to serve something bigger than yourself; if you want your day job to be one that creates meaningful value; if you are looking for an environment that highly values employees and respects individual differences - then Chugach Government Solutions may be the right fit for you!

This position is based in Seattle, Washington.

Hourly wage $34.85.

Provide all aspects of IT support for Scientific Research Vessel USCGC Healy. Work both underway and on shore. Underway deployments are between 2 and 8 weeks. Onshore work includes an on-call rotation. Customer base includes research scientists, technicians, outreach personnel, and military personnel. The successful candidate will have strong technical skills and the ability to provide positive user support at a wide range of skill levels and interests.

Essential Job Duties:

* Network Administration
* Server Administration

* User Support
* Hardware and Software Installation and Maintenance
* Create and maintain PKI infrastructure
* Provide helpdesk support to embarked scientists and crew members
* Ship-to-shore communications (Satellite Systems)
* Underway maintenance and support on board USCGC Healy

* Information Assurance to Federal Government (DISA) standard
* Firewall, router, and switch configuration and maintenance
* Other tasking as directed.

Key Responsibilities:

* Network Administration
* Server Administration
* User Support
* Hardware and Software Installation and Maintenance
* Create and maintain PKI infrastructure
* Provide helpdesk support to embarked scientists and crew members
* Ship-to-shore communications (Satellite Systems)
* Underway maintenance and support on board USCGC Healy
* Information Assurance to Federal Government (DISA) standard
* Firewall, router, and switch configuration and maintenance
* Other tasking as directed.

Mandatory:

* Associates Degree from an accredited Community or Technical College in Computer Science or related field, or three years System Administrator experiencewith acceptable driving record pertinent to position.
* Ability to obtain and maintain Secret security clearance.
* U.S. Citizenship.
* Must be able to successfully pass a pre-employment background check and pre-hire drug test.

Preferred:

* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Programming, or Network Engineering, or four years System Administrator experience
* Additional experience or training in one or more leading operating systems, network equipment, and network protocols
* User support experience
* Following certifications: CCNA, CompTIA Security+, RHCSA/RHCE

Working Conditions:

* Moderate noise levels
* Occasional evening or weekend work
* On call as needed
* Must be able to work underway at sea for 35 days or more at a time

Physical Requirements:

* Sit or stand for several hours
* Lift items up to 50 pounds
* Climb ladders and stairs

Chugach Government Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, disability, genetic factors, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Chugach will provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Chugach Government Solutions or any of its subsidiaries, please email View email address on click.appcast.io.

Chugach Government Solutions supports pay transparency and is committed to equitable and competitive compensation practices. Compensation for this role will be determined based on factors including job responsibilities, experience, skills, internal equity, geographic location, and applicable contract requirements. Where required by law, compensation ranges will be provided to candidates during the hiring process.