AMERICAN SYSTEMS is an employee-owned federal government contractor supporting national priority programs through our strategic solutions in the areas of Information Technology, Test & Evaluation, Engineering & Analysis, and Training.
ResponsibilitiesAn Average Day: As the System Administrator (Systems) III you will lead the support for various operating systems, including VMware, Storage, and appliance-based systems, while taking on a significant responsibility for backup and restore support, security, antivirus technologies, and application support. Execute change management procedures, troubleshoot complex computer hardware issues, and assess new server hardware and software requirements. Ensuring up-to-date patch levels and conducting compliance audits on supported systems will be among your duties, alongside supporting Cyber Security Specialists during incident response activities. You will also play a pivotal role in assisting end-users during escalated incidents and coordinating with vendors to upgrade and patch hardware and software for responsible platforms. Additionally, in this position you will:
- Lead operating system installation, configuration, monitoring, and support for VMware, Storage, and appliance-based systems.
- Provide expert-level end-user support for all systems during core hours and rotational on-call support after core hours and on weekends.
- Spearhead change management procedures for both hardware and software, collaborating closely with the Change Advisory Board (CAB) as necessary.
- Oversee troubleshooting and/or coordination of computer hardware repairs with vendors, resolving complex issues efficiently.
- Conduct in-depth analysis of new server hardware and software requirements, proposing changes/upgrades, and devising and testing deployment strategies.
- Take charge of hardening servers to comply with established security baselines, maintaining patch levels, and providing expert support to Cyber Security Specialists during incident responses.
- Manage maintenance tasks and maintain meticulous inventory records of all servers and server-related equipment and software.
- Develop and uphold standard procedures for routine and recurring activities, ensuring efficiency and consistency.
- Lead backup and restore support efforts, overseeing the health of the backup environment, including annual restore tests, and managing communication/troubleshooting for failed backups, including database backup and restore.
- 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 be able to pass federal background investigation and obtain a Public Trust
- Extensive experience in a multi-platform computer center environment.
- Proficiency with VCenter, SAN Management, and iLO/iDRAC.
- Ability to quickly acquire, comprehend, and apply knowledge from technical manuals and SOPs.
- Demonstrated expertise with a range of tools, technologies, hardware, and systems, including but not limited to:
- VXRail, vSAN, Windows, Red Hat Linux, VMware, Microsoft Azure, HPE servers, preferred monitoring tools (Splunk or SolarWinds Orion), DataDomain backup appliances, Veritas NetBackup, Microsoft Active Directory, Microsoft Azure Active Directory, Ping Identity, Corestreet HID appliances and OCSP authentication support, RSA SecurID, Active Directory Federation Services (ADFS), Microsoft Certificate Server, Microsoft Key Management Server (KMS).
- Proficient knowledge of LDAP, DHCP, DNS.
- Proficiency in Perl, PowerShell, Windows scripting, and standard shell scripts.
- Excellent verbal, written, and communication skills, coupled with strong judgment, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
- Must be able to:
- Lift up to 25 lbs.
- Bend, stretch, squat, kneel, to move equipment, set up workstations (projectors, TV screens, computers, servers, routers, printers, tools, etc.).
- Must be able to present acceptable identification for customer badging and site access, such as a REAL ID compliant driver license, U.S. Passport, or other approved document from the GSA Required Identification List.
Skills Required
- U.S. citizenship
- Ability to pass a federal background investigation and obtain a Public Trust
- Extensive experience in a multi-platform computer center environment
- Proficiency with vCenter, SAN Management, and iLO/iDRAC
- Ability to understand and apply technical manuals and standard operating procedures
- Experience with VXRail, vSAN, Windows, Red Hat Linux, VMware, Microsoft Azure, HPE servers, backup appliances, identity systems, authentication systems, and related infrastructure technologies
- Experience with Splunk or SolarWinds Orion
- Knowledge of LDAP, DHCP, and DNS
- Proficiency in Perl, PowerShell, Windows scripting, and standard shell scripts
- Excellent verbal, written, and communication skills
- Strong judgment, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities
- Ability to lift up to 25 pounds
- Ability to bend, stretch, squat, and kneel while moving and setting up equipment
- Acceptable identification for customer badging and site access
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.
