AMERICAN SYSTEMS

Manage and support classified DoD systems, conduct troubleshooting, security monitoring, and documentation for mission-critical operations. | 7-10 years of experience, Top Secret clearance, DoD/military training, and technical certifications like Security+ or CISSP. | Overview AMERICAN SYSTEMS is seeking a Senior Network and Computer Systems Administrator to join the NISSC3 Mission at The Pentagon. Step into the iconic halls of America's command center as part of the NISSC III contract team. Here, your work safeguards national security and enables top-tier operations for the Department of Defense. Support and advance the NISSC III mission, powering critical command, control, and communications that impact global defense. At the very heart of American strategy, be a trusted expert where every contribution matters! Responsibilities • Provides advanced technical leadership and expertise for the NMCC by managing daily onsite 8x5 support and 24/7/365 on-call system administration and user support. • Oversees and ensures reliable delivery of: • Management and reporting • System administration • Vulnerability management • O-Level maintenance • Test support tasks in strict adherence to technical manuals and government security protocols. • Conducts remote troubleshooting and support for Strategic Presidential Decision Support Modules (PDS-Ms) at geographically dispersed locations, ensuring sustained system operability even when the on-site individual is unavailable. • Analyzes operational trends, incident data, and maintenance activities to drive service improvements. • Prepares and validates all contractual deliverables-including role continuity binders, performance metrics inputs, incident reports, and technical documentation. • Establishes, documents, and communicates best practices and lessons learned for all mission assurance activities at NMCC and associated remote support sites. THESE POSITIONS ARE CONTINGENT UPON AWARD OF CONTRACT. Qualifications • Bachelor's degree or equivalent DoD/military training • 7-10 years of experience • Ability to work with highly sensitive and classified DoD systems and information • Collect, analyze, and report surveillance and performance metrics • Prepare meeting agendas, materials, minutes, and monthly task reports • Maintain documentation for O&M roles, continuity binders, and procedures • Document issues and propose/support corrective actions and system changes (including Deficiency Reports, Artifact Defects, and AFTO Form 22 recommendations) • Manage and track System Administration/User Support actions via Incident Reports (IR) • Conduct standup meetings; interface with local government coordinators for workload prioritization • Create, manage, and delete user/group accounts and security policies • Provide one-on-one and remote technical support across multiple sites and systems (including via phone/email/remote logon) • Proactive monitoring of system and link performance; rapid troubleshooting and restoration • Perform system backups, restores, startups, shutdowns, error detection, log analysis, and recovery/restoration in line with applicable Technical Manuals and procedures • Support for remote and telephonic IT assistance • Support for installation, test events, site prep, validation, and system integration activities • Execute maintenance per technical documentation, and coordinate with Remedy or site-specific work order systems as applicable • Perform ISSO (Information System Security Officer) duties per DoDI 8500.01; monitor and remediate system vulnerabilities • Update antivirus signatures, analyze threats, implement vulnerability management plans, and report security event artifacts • Ensure timely implementation of IAVMs, CTOs, and threat assessments Certifications / Clearance: • Top Secret (TS) security clearance • DoD 8570/8140 baseline certification for Information Assurance Technical roles is typically required (e.g., Security+, CISSP, or similar Other Qualifications: • Ability to operate independently and as part of a cross-functional O&M team • Experience supporting 24x7 mission operations or on-call technical support in classified environments • Ability to interface with multiple stakeholders, including military, government civilians, and contractors • Documentation, communication, and process improvement skills THESE POSITIONS ARE CONTINGENT UPON AWARD OF CONTRACT. For more information, please contact NISSC@americansystems.com Pay Transparency StatementAMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is USD $108,100.00/Yr. - USD $180,600.00/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 StatementEEO Race/Sex/Disability Status/Veteran StatusEmployment Type: FULL_TIME

Design, configure, deploy, operate, and maintain Kubernetes platforms in secure DoD environments, supporting containerized application development and platform expansion. | 10+ years platform management and DevOps experience, 5+ years Kubernetes expertise including Rancher RKE2, automation scripting, secure environment experience, and Secret Clearance. | Overview AMERICAN SYSTEMS is looking for a Kubernetes Platform Engineer, well-versed in using Kubernetes in a DoD environment. This work is in support of development teams who will be developing and deploying containerized applications on Kubernetes platforms. Responsibilities • Assume role as team Subject Matter Expert for Rancher RKE2 • Assist in designing, configuring, and deploying Kubernetes platforms in multiple environments • Operate and maintain Kubernetes platforms in support of end-user developers • Assist or assume primary role in deploying new appliances within said Kubernetes platforms • Produce and/or review documentation related to the platforms • Work with design team in expanding platform capabilities to support end users #recruitingsurge Qualifications • Secret Clearance • 10+ years of experience with platform management, DevOps, Cloud, and infrastructure in an industry environment • 5+ years of experience configuring, managing, and troubleshooting Kubernetes • 5+ years of experience migrating or deploying containerized applications into Kubernetes • 5+ years of experience configuring networking and ingress, storage, and security in Kubernetes • 5+ years of experience configuring or integrating logging, monitoring, and metrics capabilities into Kubernetes • Experience with automation and scripting, including Python, Ansible and bash scripts • Experience with developing Helm charts and DevOps pipelines in tools such as GitLab CI • Knowledge of networking concepts and how to troubleshoot issues • Experience with Rancher RKE2 and Rancher Multi Cluster Manager • Experience with RedHat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) • Experience working in secure environments • Experience with automated scripts to install and harden operating systems using Government STIGs EEO Statement EEO Race/Sex/Disability Status/Veteran Status

As a Linux System Engineer, you will design, install, implement, and configure systems in a virtual environment while providing ongoing support for the Windows/Linux infrastructure. You will also troubleshoot issues, monitor server performance, and create recovery processes for system failures. | Candidates must be U.S. citizens with the ability to obtain a Secret clearance and have at least eight years of technical experience, including six years with RHEL. Security+ certification or equivalent is required, along with skills in Ansible and experience with system security and monitoring tools. | Overview Are you an experienced Linux System Administrator with demonstrated experience in Linux systems? Then we have a great opportunity for you to join our growing team in Chantilly, VA! As a Linux System Engineer, you will: 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! (ESOP). Enjoy flexibility managing your work hours and personal needs with a single accrual leave plan. Responsibilities A week in the life of a Linux System Engineer includes: Design, install, implement, and configure systems in a virtual environment, as well as provide ongoing support of the Windows/Linux Infrastructure Create and maintain virtual machines using tools such as VMware vSphere Evaluate, improve, and maintain information security Troubleshoot issues identified by our customers Monitor and correct critical server issues Create recovery processes for system failures and performance bottlenecks Manage and monitor systems and infrastructure Develop process documents (SOPs) for use by fellow team members Qualifications Job Requirements• U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain a Secret clearance • Security+ or equivalent IAT 2 or higher certification. • Minimum eight (8) years of technical discipline experience with SDLC and managing virtual environments, including six (6) years hands-on working with RHEL • Ability to provision/configure/support required software and services onto servers • Skilled in Ansible Automation Platform, with hands-on experience in executing playbooks and managing job templates for maintenance tasks. • Ability to organize smaller tasks to solve larger issues problems. • Ability to lead/mentor people and projects to completion. • Tier 2 RHEL support experience • Experience with CM tools and baseline management • Experience with DISA STIGs • Experience with IAVM system • Experience with Red Hat patching process (YUM updates) and coordination of patching efforts • Experience with monitoring tools and system diagnostics • Experience with Account management and group policy using MS Active Directory • Ability to prioritize and manage tasks to accomplish goals on a given timeline • Experience managing and mitigating system security risks • Ability to provide general technical support for both hardware and software Preferred Qualifications in addition to the Job Requirements: • Experience with Atlassian tools (Jira, Jira Service Desk and Confluence)• Ability to review and modify ansible playbooks and managing job templates for operational tasks• Familiarity with container technology (docker or podmon) or the ability to learn• Familiarity with scripting languages (Bash, Python, Ansible, YAML, Perl)• Experience with IT systems standards and practices (ITIL, COBIT)• Familiarity with Backup Software (Veeam)• Experience in the DoD healthcare sector EEO Statement EEO Race/Sex/Disability Status/Veteran Status

Lead program management activities including cost, schedule, technical performance, contract and financial oversight, and team leadership for defense-related mission integration projects. | Bachelor's in STEM plus 7 years managing complex engineering or technical contracts in defense, with expertise in mission engineering, systems engineering, and MS&A. | Overview The program manager will lead the team to support the Office of Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering (OUSD(R&E)) Mission Integration directorate's mission is to establish, maintain, and propagate mission integration across the DoD. Activities include mission engineering, analyses and studies, and mission integration expertise to produce objective insights and analytic justification to inform future technology and capability investment decisions and aid in the prioritization, alignment and validation of requirements to deliver modernized capabilities that enable an all-domain joint force to inform and enable implementation of future Joint Warfighting Concepts. To conduct rigorous mission engineering activities to identify and prioritize investments in capabilities with the potential to meet current and future warfighting needs, close warfighting gaps, and enable Joint Force interoperability and integration. In addition to harness modeling and simulation (M&S) tools and advanced techniques to develop and analyze critical Joint Mission Engineering Threads (METs) / "Kill Webs" in operational scenarios, enabling DoD leaders to make informed technology investment decisions. Responsibilities • The Program Manager is responsible for the cost, schedule and technical performance of assigned program or programs. • This includes activities related to contract performance, financials, quality assurance, risk management, communications, leadership, and business development. • Responsible for interacting and coordinating with all levels of the organization to meet the needs of the program. • Provides expert guidance and direction to program staff. • Experience in managing multi-disciplinary teams to fulfill contractual and multiple programmatic/project requirements for federal government customers. • Experience and knowledge of mission engineering and integration, systems engineering, and modeling, simulation and analysis (MS&A) for defense sector. • Understanding and leading teams to develop and analyze mission threads, kill chains, kill webs, and integration of emerging technologies (i.e. science and technology (S&T) and research and development (R&D) initiatives) into mission-critical systems. #RETSMI Qualifications • Bachelor of Science (BS) in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and/or Engineering plus 7 years of management experience. • 7 years of experience in program or project management, with 3 years in a leadership role managing complex engineering or technical contracts or programs/projects. 7 years of experience with managing multi-disciplinary teams to fulfill contractual and multiple programmatic/project requirements for federal government customers. 7 years of experience in mission engineering and integration, systems engineering, and modeling, simulation and analysis (MS&A) for defense sector. 5 years of experience in understanding and leading teams to develop and analyze mission threads, kill chains, kill webs, and integration of emerging technologies (i.e. science and technology (S&T) and research and development (R&D) initiatives) into mission-critical systems. Pay Transparency Statement AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is USD $129,300.00/Yr. - USD $215,900.00/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 Options