AMERICAN SYSTEMS is an employee-owned federal government contractor supporting national priority programs through our strategic solutions in the areas of Information Technology, Engineering & Analysis, Test & Evaluation, and Training.
ResponsibilitiesAn average day: As Network Administrator II, you will be responsible for supporting and maintaining the network infrastructures within domestic and international environments and data centers. This role contributes to a large enterprise effort on a federal contract, focusing on ensuring the reliability, security, and performance of network systems. You will collaborate with senior team members and cross-functional IT teams to implement network solutions and troubleshoot issues effectively. Additionally, in this position you will:
- Assist in the management and maintenance of Cisco-based network infrastructure, including routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless access points.
- Monitor network performance, identify issues, and implement troubleshooting measures to ensure optimal functionality.
- Collaborate with IT teams to support the integration of new network solutions and technologies.
- Implement network security measures to protect sensitive data and comply with federal standards.
- Maintain documentation related to network configurations, procedures, and operational standards.
- Provide support and guidance to junior network administrators and assist in their training and development.
- Participate in capacity planning and network upgrade projects as needed.
- Coordinate with vendors for network equipment procurement and support services.
- Ensure adherence to SLAs and assist in reporting on network performance and incidents.
- Stay updated on industry trends and best practices to contribute to network improvements.
- As a requirement of this position, all candidates must be a U.S. Citizen. In accordance with 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(2)(C), we will not consider candidates for this position who do not meet the aforementioned conditions.
- Must have an active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain a Top Secret with SCI eligibility or have an active Top Secret with SCI eligibility.
- Will be subject to a federal background investigation.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field; equivalent work experience may be considered.
- Must hold a current 8570/8140 IAT Level II Certification (CCNA Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE, CND, SSCP)
- Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in network administration, with a focus on Cisco technologies.
- Knowledge of Cisco networking technologies, including CCNA certification or equivalent experience.
- Familiarity with routing protocols (e.g., OSPF, EIGRP) and basic network architecture principles.
- Experience with network monitoring and management tools (e.g., SolarWinds, Wireshark).
- Basic understanding of network security measures and familiarity with firewall technologies.
- Exposure to VPN solutions and secure remote access technologies.
- Understanding of virtualization technologies (e.g., VMware, Hyper-V) related to network operations.
- Familiarity with cloud networking concepts (e.g., AWS, Azure) is a plus.
Skills Required
- U.S. citizenship
- Active Secret clearance with ability to obtain Top Secret with SCI eligibility, or active Top Secret with SCI eligibility
- Federal background investigation
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field; equivalent work experience may be considered
- Current 8570/8140 IAT Level II certification, such as CCNA Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE, CND, or SSCP
- 2-3 years of network administration experience focused on Cisco technologies
- Knowledge of Cisco networking technologies, including CCNA certification or equivalent experience
- Familiarity with routing protocols such as OSPF and EIGRP
- Experience with network monitoring and management tools such as SolarWinds and Wireshark
- Basic understanding of network security measures and firewall technologies
- Exposure to VPN solutions and secure remote access technologies
- Understanding of virtualization technologies such as VMware and Hyper-V related to network operations
- Familiarity with cloud networking concepts such as AWS and Azure
AMERICAN SYSTEMS Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about AMERICAN SYSTEMS and has not been reviewed or approved by AMERICAN SYSTEMS.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — The ESOP provides an ownership stake that adds long-term financial value and complements base pay. This employee-ownership structure stands out within the overall package.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with automatic enrollment and broad investment options, alongside the ESOP, strengthens retirement pathways beyond salary. These features are presented as competitive within the defense contracting space.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Base pay is considered fair or comparable to industry peers, particularly for technical roles. Starting compensation is described as solid for areas like cybersecurity, systems administration, and IT engineering.
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What We Do
AMERICAN SYSTEMS is an employee-owned government services contractor that delivers professional, technical, information technology, engineering, analysis, testing, evaluation, and training solutions for complex national-priority programs. Based in McLean, Virginia, the company supports federal customers—particularly defense and other Department of Defense missions—with mission-essential and information engineering, digital engineering, systems integration, cybersecurity, cloud, data, and lifecycle IT services across critical public-sector environments.
