Sep 07, 2022

Systems Administrator (Patuxent River, MD)

  • AMEWAS American Electronic Warfare Associates, Inc.
  • Patuxent River, MD
Full-Time Aerospace - Aviation Defense Distribution - Shipping eCommerce Government Information Technology Other

Job Description

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AMEWAS, Inc., is a Department of Defense (DoD) Contractor supporting our Federal customers nationwide.  We are headquartered in California, Maryland with satellite offices in Orlando, Florida and San Diego, California. 

At AMEWAS, Inc., you will find a community where people bond around shared values, feel valued and have a voice in decisions that affect them.  Our employees achieve success through continuous learning and high performance; they are constantly recognized by our customers and peers.  Join us to find out why.
 
The position:
AMEWAS, Inc. is seeking a highly motivated and talented System Administrator to support Air Combat Environment Test & Evaluation Facility. This position is classified as AMEWAS labor category Systems Administrator.

About the location: 
Patuxent River, 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 may include:
  • Work is performed in lab setting. 
  • Create, track and control classified media and systems. 
  • Install and configure application updates for all software.
  • Work with field engineers to provide preflight and post-flight data for special mission aircraft.
  • Application software support for scheduled maintenance and trouble response calls for all software.
  • Maintain hardware configurations for all hardware listed.
  • Assist with hardware moves between workspaces, buildings and labs.
  • Ensure hardware replacement and upgrades.
  • Travel requirements are minimal but may include world wide travel.

Must-haves:
  • Associates Degree/HS with 4 years relevant experience
  • Junior level Linux experience.
  • Must be able to build systems from concept to integration.
  • Self motivated and willing to perform all aspects of System Administration.
  • Basic computer troubleshooting skills.
  • Organizational skills.
  • Windows and Networking experience desired
  • Security + (within first year)
  • DoD Top Secret security clearance with SCI
  • Counter-Intelligence Polygraph (within 1st 6 months)

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement
AMEWAS, Inc. requires employees to provide proof of being fully vaccinated from COVID-19 or submission and approval of a request for accommodation prior to first day.

Skills crucial to success at AMEWAS, Inc.:
Customer-focused attitude with high level of professionalism and discretion. Ability to work effectively with management and part of a team to meet targets.  Is reliable, possesses initiative, and works well as an individual or part of a team.

Physical environment and working conditions:
The physical environment requires the employee to stand, walk and/or move throughout the workday, often bending over and picking up items less than 50 lbs.

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. 


Refer to a friend:
If you know someone who may be interested, please share this posting.  We are a growing team and there may be more opportunities like this one here at AMEWAS, Inc.! 

More about Us:
AMEWAS, Inc. a Department of Defense (DoD) contractor, has provided support to our Federal customers for over 35 years. One of our missions is to find the best available talent to meet our organizational objectives. We closely measure performance, provide varying incentives, and strive to develop top performers. We value diversity. We celebrate the differences and uniqueness each employee brings to help us accomplish our goals. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

AMEWAS participates with E-Verify to confirm eligibility to work in the United States.
It is the policy of AMEWAS, Inc. to provide equal employment opportunities for all without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.  
Additionally, AMEWAS, Inc. will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known or perceived disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.  Individuals with disabilities who need assistance with the application process may call 301-863-7102.  Finally, AMEWAS, Inc. strictly follows guidelines regarding the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision.

Be sure to check out the rest of our website at www.amewas.com for more information about our company.

Our excellent benefits and perks:
Staying connected to our core values sets us apart from our competition! AMEWAS recognizes and rewards performance, dedication, and longevity. We are committed to investing in our employees and their future by providing them with competitive compensation, career development, optimum working conditions, and unique benefits; some of which are listed below:
 
  • Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), Life/AD&D/STD/LTD insurance
  • Paid vacation, holiday and sick leave
  • Generous tuition & training assistance program
  • Relocation assistance
  • Sign-on bonuses
  • Employee longevity recognition
  • Community involvement & outreach
  • Team building events
  • Recognition program
  • Wellness program
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Mobile service discount
  • Discounted gym membership

 To learn more about our organization and our Equal Employment Opportunity policies, please visit http://www.amewas.com.

It is the policy of AMEWAS, Inc. to provide equal employment opportunities for all without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.  Additionally, AMEWAS, Inc. will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known or perceived disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.  Individuals with disabilities who need assistance with the application process may call 301-863-7102.  Finally, AMEWAS, Inc. strictly follows guidelines regarding the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision.

Please note:  AMEWAS, Inc. does not accept unsolicited resumes.  Unsolicited resumes or applications submitted by a third party will not be reviewed.  Job applicants only.  No staffing agencies, recruiters or headhunters, please.
 

Department: ACETEF- Air Combat Environment Test & Evaluation Facility
This is a non-management position
This is a full-time position
McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA): No
Remote Work Eligibility: Not eligible for remote work
Required Clearance Level: Top Secret/SCI

 
 
Visit Careers at American Electronic Warfare Associates (AMEWAS), Inc.

 

Occupations

IT Project Management, Network and Server Administration, Software-System Architecture, Software-Web Development, Systems Analysis - IT, Telecommunications Administration-Management, Usability-Information Architecture

States

MD

Security Clearance

Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmentalized Information (TS/SCI)

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