Job Description
AMERICAN SYSTEMS is seeking a mission-driven IT engineer with exceptional communication skills and strategic vision to become our next Lead Systems Engineer in Chantilly, VA .
As a Lead Systems Engineer you will :
- Provide critical support in protecting our country
- Receive a robust benefits package that includes !
- Be a part of an empowered accountability culture where each employee-owner has a meaningful stake in the future success and growth of the company.
A week in the life of a Lead Systems Engineer :
- Lead a team of talented, and experienced IT Engineers on new and ongoing IT projects
- Engage in hands-on technical work alongside the engineering team
- Perform direct technical troubleshooting and problem resolution in IT systems and infrastructure
- Coordinate with Information Assurance, Service Desk, and Software Development teams to ensure continuous operations
- Ensure continuous integration and deployment of software updates
- Oversee day-to-day operations supporting the customer's acquisition support mission
- Manage personnel development and complete performance appraisals of AMERICAN SYSTEMS employees
Job Requirements
- Active TS / SCI Clearance
- Bachelor's Degree
- DoD 8570 / 8140 IAT II level certification (e.g., Security+, CCNA Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, CND, SSCP)
- More than 10 years of technical experience supporting IT operations (IT systems, IT networks, and software development)
- More than 5 years of technical experience supporting Information Assurance / Cybersecurity
- Technical understanding of the following : VWware infrastructure Virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) such as Citrix Networking Storage systems Cloud technologies
- Management / Leadership experience
- Demonstrated experience communicating with senior level customers
- Strong working knowledge of virtual computing including VMware and Cloud computing
- Strong understanding of computer networking, perimeter protection, and information security
AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is $145,000-$165,000.
Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law. AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans, insurance programs, and education and training assistance.
Who We Are :
Founded in 1975, is one of the largest employee-owned companies in the United States. We are a government services contractor focused on delivering Strategic Solutions to complex national priority programs with 100+ locations worldwide.
Through our focus on quality, strong cultural beliefs and innovation we deliver excellence every day.
Company Awards :
- Forbes National Best Midsize Companies
- Energage National Best Workplaces, National
- Washington Post Best Workplaces
Veteran Hiring Awards :
- U.S. Department of Labor Hire Vets Medallion
- BEST FOR VETS by Military Times
- TOP 10 MILITARY FRIENDLY COMPANY by MilitaryFriendly.com
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