Career Opportunities with Amelex
A great place to work.
Career Opportunities with Amelex
A great place to work.
American Electronics, Inc. (Amelex) is a woman-owned small business with a proven track record for exemplary customer service. Our company seeks to recruit and retain a qualified and diverse group of professionals who are dedicated to providing high-quality products and outcomes. Amelex has experienced exponential growth for more than 25 years, and continues to be an employer of choice among defense contractors in the region.
Amelex is committed to the principles of Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity in employment. Amelex will recruit, hire, train, and promote for all job classifications without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, creed, religion, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status.
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| Department: | Program Management Contract |
| Location: | St. Inigoes, MD |
We are seeking a highly skilled Systems Administrator to manage and maintain 50-100 RDT&E servers and network users in a dynamic, mission-critical environment. This role requires a proactive, detail-oriented professional with expertise in system administration, security compliance, and network operations.
Responsibilities: Oversee the maintenance, patching, and troubleshooting of hardware and software systems to ensure seamless operations. Proactively monitor and analyze system logs to identify and resolve potential issues. Provide dedicated customer support and technical assistance for supported systems. Manage user accounts, including provisioning, modifications, and access control. Maintain and enforce configuration control processes for system modifications and additions.
Support cybersecurity initiatives, including system patching, POA&M reviews, and accreditation efforts. Assist with IA (Information Assurance) data calls and compliance activities. Implement and maintain security best practices using tools such as Nessus, Security Center, and Snort. Develop and execute automation scripts using PowerShell, Bash, and Python. Configure and manage Group Policy Objects (GPOs) to enforce security policies. Ensure compliance with DOD 8570.01-M Cyber Security Workforce (CSWF) requirements.
Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution as recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in Computer Science or a Relevant Technical Discipline.
Allowable Substitutions: Associate degree from an accredited institution as recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in a technical field + four (4) additional years of IT experience. Or eight (8) additional years of IT experience in lieu of a degree.
Experience: A minimum of five (5) years as a Systems Administrator, Network Administrator, or similar role. Hands-on experience with databases (SQL Server, MySQL), networks (LAN, WAN), and patch management. Strong understanding of system security, vulnerability assessments, and data backup/recovery.
Expertise in PowerShell, Bash, and Python scripting for automation. Proven ability to configure and manage GPOs (Group Policy Objects).
Other: Must meet DOD 8570.01-M Cyber Security Workforce (CSWF) requirements. A Security+ certification (or equivalent) and operating system-specific training is essential. An Active TS (Top Secret) Clearance is required.
Wage Range Information: This full-time position’s wage range is $100K - $120K (salary) depending on experience and qualifications.
Benefits Information: We offer a generous benefits package including a 401k with employer match. Full time employees are also eligible for family medical, dental and vision benefits; as well as ancillary benefits including life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance; short- and long-term disability; flexible spending accounts; long-term care insurance; and accident, hospital, and critical illness insurance. Full-time employees are also eligible for 2 weeks’ vacation leave accrual per year (this accrual increase as tenure with company increases), 7 days sick leave, and 11 paid holidays, with additional leave time available for bereavement, jury duty, and military training days throughout the year.
