WANTED: a Windows System Administrator with a Top Secret Clearance and 4 years of Windows and Windows Server experience to join our team in China Lake, CA!

As a Windows Administrator, you will:

• Work with a team of driven, supportive and highly skilled professionals.
• Receive a robust benefits package that includes Employee Stock Ownership Plan!
• Be 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 Windows System Administrator:

• Supports Production and Development direct support to an On-premise Windows infrastructure
• Is Responsible for full Life Cycle support of On-Premised hosted Systems / Applications.
• Reviews, evaluates, and fine-tunes system performance to achieve peak efficiency and reliability for Mission Systems/Applications.
• Monitors the environment to ensure adequate resources (hardware, software, and through-put) are available to meet customer requirements.
• Coordinates problem resolution with customers, teammates, and vendors.
• Evaluates new and existing system software/hardware and recommends changes to improve efficiency and functionality.
• Provides management with status of projects, problem resolution, and/or other system administration statuses that require upward and outward communication.
• Provides the necessary system administration expertise to satisfy business requirements, through the process of documenting and implementing the final system administration solution.
• Implements, monitors, and maintains Cybersecurity compliance vulnerability mitigations, working with the Cybersecurity team.
• Performs Interface Administration, including sFTP, SFG, shell scripting, etc.)
• Performs maintenance and administrative scripting (PowerShell, Perl, etc.)
• Supports Tier II Production and Development support, including ticket submission and tracking.
• Review system and application logs and verify completion of scheduled jobs, including system backups.
• Analyze system resource consumption and take corrective action as necessary.
•  Administer user accounts to properly control access to the systems.

Required Skills: 

• Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility
• Bachelor's degree or two (2) additional years Windows System Four years of experience in Windows and Windows Server system administration 
• Qualified at IAT Level II with Windows or Windows Server Operating System credentials

Desired Skills: 

• Four (4) years experience in Windows and Windows Server operating system
• Two (2) years of task related experience in Linux Administration

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

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is $66,100 - $139,300. 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 (including ESOP and 401k), insurance programs, and education and training assistance.