Lead Systems Engineer - TS/SCI Clearance

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is seekingamission-driven ITengineer with exceptional communication skillsand strategic vision to become our nextLead Systems Engineerin Chantilly, VA.

As a Lead Systems Engineer you will:

• Provide critical support in protecting our country
• Receive a robust benefits package that includesEmployee Stock Ownership Plan!
• 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 SoftwareDevelopment teams to ensure continuous operations
• Ensure continuous integration and deployment of software updates
• Overseeday-to-day operations supporting the customer's acquisition support mission
• Manage personnel development and complete performance appraisals of AMERICAN SYSTEMS employees

• 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 (ITsystems, IT networks,and software development)
• More than 5 years of technical experience supporting Information Assurance/Cybersecurity
• Technical understandingof the following:
  
  
  
  • VWware infrastructure
  • Virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) such as Citrix
  • Networking
  • Storage systems
  • Cloud technologies
  
  
  
  
• Management/Leadership experience
• Demonstrated experience communicating withsenior 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-$160,000. 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,AMERICAN SYSTEMSis 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
• EnergageNational 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