Lead Systems Engineer - TS/SCI Clearance - (24435)

$145,000 - $165,000/Yr

American Systems Corporation - Chantilly, VA

Full-time - Senior

Chantilly, VA

51-100 employees

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Lead Systems Engineer at AMERICAN SYSTEMS is a mission-driven role focused on providing critical IT support to protect the country. This position involves leading a team of IT engineers, engaging in hands-on technical work, and ensuring the continuous operation of IT systems and infrastructure. The role emphasizes strategic vision, communication with senior-level customers, and personnel development within an empowered accountability culture.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of talented IT Engineers on new and ongoing IT projects
• Engage in hands-on technical work alongside the engineering team
• Perform direct technical troubleshooting and problem resolution in IT systems and infrastructure
• Coordinate with Information Assurance, Service Desk, and Software Development teams to ensure continuous operations
• Ensure continuous integration and deployment of software updates
• Oversee day-to-day operations supporting the customer's acquisition support mission
• Manage personnel development and complete performance appraisals of AMERICAN SYSTEMS employees

Requirements

• Active TS/SCI Clearance
• Bachelor's Degree
• DoD 8570/8140 IAT II level certification (e.g., Security+, CCNA Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, CND, SSCP)
• More than 10 years of technical experience supporting IT operations (IT systems, IT networks, and software development)
• More than 5 years of technical experience supporting Information Assurance/Cybersecurity
• Technical understanding of VMware infrastructure, Virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) such as Citrix, Networking, Storage systems, Cloud technologies
• Management/Leadership experience
• Demonstrated experience communicating with senior level customers
• Strong working knowledge of virtual computing including VMware and Cloud computing
• Strong understanding of computer networking, perimeter protection, and information security

Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Healthcare benefits
• Paid leave
• Retirement plans
• Insurance programs
• Education and training assistance