AMERICAN SYSTEMS

IT and engineering services for government

Systems Administrator - Staff

System AdministrationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeCalifornia, MD, USA$86k - $126k /yrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen and hold an active Secret clearance, with the ability to obtain Top Secret clearance (interim clearance to start).
Must have experience with Risk Management Framework compliance, such as scanning and Security Technical Implementation Guide execution.
Must have at least 5–7 years of experience.
Must have CompTIA Security+ certification.
Must have a Windows or Linux operating system certification.
Should have familiarity with Linux operating systems and virtual networking.

Responsibilities

Provide engineering solutions for various and unique problem sets and customers in a government software hosting facility.
Deploy and maintain physical and virtual hardware infrastructure, including virtual machines and containers.
Perform routine maintenance and configuration changes to physical and virtual hosts.
Install, configure, and troubleshoot hardware and software issues on servers, workstations, and IT equipment.
Maintain system backups and disaster recovery plans.
Manage user accounts and permissions.
Deploy and maintain software applications.
Troubleshoot technical issues.
Maintain documentation, including knowledge bases, incident response actions, system configurations, and other system administration information.
Provide technical support to customers, including resolving technical issues and providing guidance and best practices.
Secure information systems and applications in accordance with current Department of War guidance.
Maintain the configuration and security posture of information systems through continuous monitoring and routine security events and reporting.
Participate in project planning using Agile methodology.
Provide networking support for on-premises infrastructure.

Desired Qualifications

Experience with VMware, virtual networking, system backups, networking, containers, and Active Directory.

Overview

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is an employee-owned federal government contractor supporting national priority programs through our strategic solutions in Information Technology, Test & Evaluation, Engineering & Analysis, and Training.

As our next Systems Admin for NAVAIR, you'll collaborate with talented professionals to create innovative, mission-critical solutions that empower naval aviation and defense operations. Your expertise will help shape cutting-edge systems, enhance national security, and drive technological advancement for our nation.

Responsibilities

Provide engineering solutions for various and unique problem sets and customers in a government software hosting facility.
Deploy and maintain physical and virtual hardware infrastructure, to include virtual machines and containers.
Perform routine maintenance and configuration changes to various physical and virtual hosts.
Installation, configuration and troubleshooting of hardware and software issues on servers, workstations, and IT equipment.
Maintain system backups and disaster recovery plans.
Manage user accounts and permissions.
Deploy and maintain software applications.
Troubleshoot technical issues.
Maintain documentation to include knowledge base, incident response actions, system configurations, and other information related to system administration.
Provide technical support to customers, ranging from resolving technical issues to providing guidance and best-practices.
Secure information systems and applications to current DoW guidance.
Maintain configuration and security posture of information systems through continuous monitoring and routine security events/reporting.
Participate in project planning using Agile methodology.
Provide networking support to on-premises infrastructure.
Understanding and familiarity of Linux operating system and virtual networking

Qualifications

Active Secret with ability to obtain Top Secret (interim to start). Must be a U.S. Citizen
Risk Management Framework (RMF) compliance experience a must (example: scanning and Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) execution)
At least 5-7 Years of experience.
CompTIA Sec+
Windows or Linux OS certification
Experience with VMWare, Virtual Networking, System Backups, Networking, Containers, Active Directory (desired)

Pay Transparency Statement

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is USD $86,000.00/Yr. - USD $126,000/Yr. 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.

EEO Statement

EEO Race/Sex/Disability Status/Veteran Status

Compensation: 86000 to 126000 (USD)

About the Company

AMERICAN SYSTEMS

IT and engineering services for government

AMERICAN SYSTEMS delivers information technology and engineering services to U.S. government clients as an employee-owned government contractor. It focuses on IT and enterprise services, software development, and systems engineering, with offerings such as legacy systems migration, mobile app development, and user experience design. The company operates primarily for federal agencies, including the Intelligence Community, by winning government contracts to support national security initiatives and mission-critical programs. Its employee-owned structure aligns workforce interests with company success, differentiating it from typical contractor firms by giving employees a stake in outcomes and accountability in delivering technical and engineering solutions to national security and IT needs.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Chantilly, VA
Founded: 1975

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