Accelerate your career as an AMERICAN SYSTEMS Senior IT Systems Administrator working in a classified IT environment supporting an enterprise that spans around the globe! Our team of IT professionals will help develop your passion and expand your skillset utilizing leading-edge technology solutions! 

 As a Senior IT Systems Administrator, you will:

• Work with leading-edge technologies alongside 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-life balance with a single accrual leave plan
• Join a team responsible for the timely implementation of major upgrades and improvements to a disperse enterprise

A week in the life of a Senior IT Systems Administrator:

• Contribute to team projects using leading edge technologies to provide customer IT services that are highly available, highly automated, and highly secure
• Be a leader in planning and implementing projects for computer operations and enterprise systems administration
• Take responsibility of mission critical enterprise IT infrastructure, both hardware and software
• Coordinate scheduled downtimes to maximize benefits and minimize customer impact
• Consistently deploy software packages and system updates via SCCM
• Manage day-to-day operations of host systems and maintain records of system downtime and equipment inventory
• Maintain accurate records through use of online ticketing and inventory system
• Recommend innovative ways in systems administration to implement new technology

• Active DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility
• Possess a current DoD 8570 IAT level II or higher (i.e., Security ce, CCNA-Security, CySA , GICSP, or CISSP, CASP, etc.)
• At least 7 years’ experience with Microsoft Windows 10 and Server 2016/2019 operating systems (and previous releases)
• At least 5 years’ experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux operating systems 
• Advanced knowledge and experience:
  •  Working with Windows Client (Windows 10/11), Server (2016/2019), Active Directory, and Windows Group Policy
  • Scheduling and managing backups of systems data utilizing programs
  • Managing Windows Server technologies like SQL, System Center, SharePoint, Exchange 2016, and WSUS, etc.
  • Active Directory forests/domains, replication, group policies, certificates, trusts, and sites 
• Experience with iSCSI and SAN storage technologies, core server & desktop builds, and security hardening 
• Skilled in automating deployment and OS hardening 
• Capable of applying Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIGS)
• Proficient with Microsoft Exchange and Microsoft clustering
• Adept at PowerShell scripting
• Familiarity with the Risk Management Framework (RMF)
• Ability to provide full-time, on-site support

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

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is $130,000 - $150,000. 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.