AMEWAS is celebrating over 40 years of excellence in providing quality products, services and solutions to the Department of Defense (DoD), specializing in the scientific, engineering, and testing of the full spectrum of weapons development. We are headquartered in California, Maryland and operate satellite offices in Orlando, Florida and San Diego, California. 

At AMEWAS, you will find a diverse team of professionals that work to make a true difference in the operational support of our nation’s warfighters.  Our employees achieve success through continuous learning and high performance, and are consistently recognized by their customers and their peers. 

If you are ready to challenge yourself to do more, join our team today!

Be sure to check out the rest of our website at www.amewas.com to learn more about our company and our people.
 

The Position:

AMEWAS is seeking a highly motivated and talented System Administrator-Senior to support Infrastructure. The salary range of this position is $125,000.00 - $165,000.00 and is commensurate with experience. This position is not eligible for remote work; on-site support is required.

About the location: 

St. Inigoes, Maryland #1 City Hiring the Most High-Tech Workers (California-Lexington Park, Maryland). To learn more about our surrounding location, please visit: Visit St. Mary’s.

A typical day as a System Administrator-Senior may include:

• Designs and manages Windows servers/networks to meet customer requirements
• Troubleshoots VMWare issues, server errors and other computer/networking problems
• Deploys updates to servers using WSUS, Active Directory and GPO policies
• Works with the IA team to meet system security policies through STIGs and other network/ security procedures
• Assists other system administrators and team members as needed
• Automates processes using PowerShell scripts

Must-haves:

• BS Degree in Computer Science, Cyber Security or other Information Technology discipline
• HS Diploma or equivalent may qualify with one of the following certifications: Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP), Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP), SecurityCompTIA, Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+), Federal IT Security Professional-Operator-NG (FITSP-O-NG)GIAC, Foundational Cybersecurity Technologies (GFACT) or GIAC Security Essentials Certification (GSEC)
• 12 years of relevant work experience
• CompTIA Security+ certification
• A strong background in Windows systems administration including the installation and management of VMWare, ESXi infrastructure, Active Directory (AD), DNS, DHCP, GPO deployment and Windows patching (using WSUS and/or other patching utilities like PDQ Deploy)
• Experience setting up VLANs and other LAN/WAN networking configurations
• Familiarity with STIGs, malware scanning, firmware updates and hardware troubleshooting
• Familiarity with enterprise level systems such as NetApps and EMC
• Knowledge of next generation firewalls, software defined networking and other next generation technology and solutions
• Experience configuring NAS and SAN storage environments
• Extensive experience designing and managing current versions of VMWare virtual architecture such as virtual networking, VMotion, resource allocation and monitoring
• The ability to maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance-Secret Clearance required to start

Desired Skills:

• Experience with Linux
• Experience with advanced networking, firewall or VPN

Skills Crucial to Success at AMEWAS:

Candidates must have a customer-focused attitude with a high level of professionalism and discretion, and have the ability to work effectively with both management, and as part of a team, to meet project targets.

Physical Environment and Working Conditions:

The physical environment requires the employee to work in an office, sitting in a cubicle or at a desk, looking at a computer for most of the workday.  Work is physically comfortable. The employee has discretion about sitting, walking, standing, etc.

The employee may be required to travel short distances to offices/conference rooms and buildings on site.  In some occasions, the employee may be required to report to offices or buildings near the work site.  Overnight travel will be required.

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Our Excellent Benefits and Perks:

Staying connected to our core values sets us apart from our competition! AMEWAS recognizes and rewards performance, dedication, and creativity. We are committed to investing in our employees and their future by providing them with competitive compensation, creative work teams, and the opportunity to grow in their career. We also provide a robust benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), Life/AD&D/STD/LTD insurance
• Paid vacation, holiday and sick leave
• Generous tuition and training assistance program
• Relocation assistance
• Sign-on bonuses
• Employee longevity recognition
• Community involvement and outreach
• Team building events
• Recognition program
• Wellness program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Mobile service discount
• Fitness reimbursement program

AMEWAS is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or any other legally protected class.

AMEWAS participates in E-Verify to confirm eligibility to work in the United States.

Please note: AMEWAS does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party staffing agencies, recruiters, or headhunters.