Are you an experienced Air National Guard Operating Location (AOL) IT/Security SME with demonstrated experience in the execution of distributed Operational Training (OT), which can encompass warfighters in Live-Virtual-Constructive (LVC) training environments? Then we have a great opportunity for you to join our growing team in Des Moines, IA!

As a AOL IT/Security SME you will:

• Be able to support realistic and relevant operational training opportunities to AF Total Force joint warfighter participants via distributive means
• Join an engaged, 100% employee-owned company.
• Work with the latest, cutting-edge technology
• Have a direct impact on the success of a National Priority Program
• Work with a team of driven, supportive, and highly skilled professionals.
• Receive a robust benefits package that includes Employee Stock Ownership Plan!
• Enjoy flexibility managing your work hours and personal needs with a single accrual leave plan.

A week in the life of an AOL IT/Security SME includes:

• Installation, support, and maintenance of AOL workstations
• Configure software, modify software configuration, and perform basic configuration management IAW with all STIGs and other Cybersecurity requirements to include JSIG.
• Plan for and respond to service outages and other problems.
• Work as part of project team in design and integration of OTTI technologies and DTOC solutions to meet mission requirements.
• Provide software application assistance for commonly used office automation applications and M&S tools.
• Support Host Base Security System (HBSS) and Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) solutions and continuous monitoring.
• Implement client workstations software patches, security fixes and service releases.
• Identify, analyze, and document long range requirements.
• Have working knowledge of Physical Security artifacts required for maintaining Authority to Operate
• Liaison with AOL Host Base Wing on collection of artifacts that Information Assurance team requires
• Conduct minimum of 4 visits per year to AOL that doesn't have dedicated IT/Security support.

• Bachelor's Degree and 5-7 years of experience; a combination of experience and education can be used in lieu of a degree
• Secret Clearance
• Certifiable knowledge of PC operations and associated peripheral equipment: LANs, WANs, remote access systems, routers, bridges, cabling, firewalls, Linux and Windows NT based operating systems
• Expertise in principles, practices, and techniques in the installation and maintenance of hardware and software
• Expertise in network management tools and problem analysis techniques
• Experience with operating systems and relational database management systems such as SQL Server
• Functional knowledge of distributed simulation (DIS) and High-Level Architecture (HLA).
• Minimum three (3) years of employment experience of computer/networking related work within the past three (3) years.
• Maintain Security Certification
• DISA ACAS Training/Certified

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.

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• Forbes National Best Midsize Companies
• Energage National Best Workplaces
• Washington Post Best Workplaces

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• U.S. Department of Labor Hire Vets Medallion
• BEST FOR VETS by Military Times
• TOP 10 MILITARY FRIENDLY COMPANY by MilitaryFriendly.com