Systems Engineer (Linux / Windows)

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is an employee-owned federal government contractor supporting national priority programs through our strategic solutions in the areas of Information Technology, Test & Evaluation, Program Mission Support, Engineering & Analysis, and Training. We are looking for a mission-driven professional with a Top-Secret clearance to join our team as a Systems Administrator.

As a Systems Administrator, you will have the opportunity to do the following:

Join an already established team with an opportunity to grow.
• Support a Department of Justice, FBI program, who designs, builds, and implements highly technical data collection systems.
• Support a technology lab who dynamically implements technology to meet their outside customers uniquely defined evidence collection needs.
• Receive robust benefits package that includes Employee Stock Ownership Plan! (ESOP).
• Provide professional and detailed writing services.
• Support basic computer problem identification, and perform equipment repairs as necessary.
• Have a understanding of Windows, Linux, VMWare, Hyper-V, and Remote Desktop.
• Have experience setting up, repairing basic computer equipment to include installing new or replacement of computer drives and memory.
• Support direct or remote interface with customers on support needs.
• Clearly communicates technical solutions with stakeholders and team members.
• Interact with IT Security and Infrastructure teams to ensure secure deployment and maintenance of solutions.
• Linux / Windows Administration
  • Responsible for maintaining, upgrading, and managing Linux /Windows servers or desktops. Duties can range from installing and configuring software, managing user accounts, backing up data, ensuring system security, and troubleshooting issues.
• Active Directory Administration:
  
  • Logging into using a Domain Controller or Remote Server tool.
  • Navigating the Active Directory Interface.
  • Manage Users and Groups.
  • Understanding of Organization Units.
• SQL Server Administration:
• • Implement and support backup and recovery.
  • Understanding of stored procedure maintenance.
  • Understanding of the SQL Server Profiler (monitoring) and Agent (automation) tools.
• PowerShell / Bash Implementation:
  • Install/upgrade/maintain the scripting tools.
  • Setup/Run scripts to perform basic queries of data sets.
  • Setup/Run scripts to automate batch jobs such as remote upgrades and data backups.

• Active Top-Secret Clearance required with the willingness to take an agency CI polygraph when requested.
• High School Diploma (HS) and 13+ years, Associates Degree (AS) and 10+ years, Bachelors' Degree (BS) and 6+ years or Masters'
• Degree (MS) and 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Effective communications skills and able to effectively brief audiences.

Ability to:

• Organize work so assignments are completed in a timely manner,
• Perform analysis and quickly resolve issues,
• Multi-task, and or
• Take direction from lead team members.