This position includes a $5,000 Sign-on Bonus!

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 Employee 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 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

• 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-$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 SYSTEMS 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