Systems Administrator 2

AMERICAN SYSTEMS; Fredericksburg (VA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is seeking a Systems Administrator 2 in Fredericksburg, VA for a full-time federal contract role requiring Top Secret clearance. The position involves maintaining Active Directory, Group Policy Objects, VMware environments, and network components to support DoJ/FBI data collection systems.

The role requires strong collaboration with IT Security and Infrastructure teams, and may include up to 5% CONUS travel.

Qualifications

• Active Top-Secret Clearance is required.
• Education path varies with experience: HS with 8+ years, AS with 6+ years, BS with 2+ years, MS with 2+ years.
• PowerShell experience is a plus.
• Experience with AD, DHCP/DNS, VMware, and Cisco IOS preferred.
• Ability to support up to 5% CONUS travel.

Responsibilities

• Support a technology lab to implement tech for outside customers.
• Support a DOJ/FBI program with data collection systems.
• Manage Active Directory and GPO settings within AD environment.
• Interface with customers to understand support needs and provide solutions.
• Design, install, and maintain network components and configurations.
• Create scripted management tools for operational efficiency.
• Communicate complex technical solutions to stakeholders.

Skills

Active Directory management

Group Policy management

Scripting (PowerShell)

Ansible

Network troubleshooting

VMware

Cisco IOS

Education

High School Diploma

Associate Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Tools

PowerShell

Active Directory

DHCP/DNS

VMware

Cisco IOS

Job description

Systems Administrator 2

Location: US-VA-Fredericksburg

ID: 2026-4855

Category: IT / Cyber Security / Network Systems

Position Type: Full-Time

Remote: No

Clearance Required: Top Secret

Overview

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, Program Mission Support, Engineering & Analysis, and Training.

Responsibilities

• Support a technology lab who dynamically implements technology to meet their outside customers uniquely defined evidence collection needs.
• Support a Department of Justice, FBI program, who designs, builds, and implements highly technical data collection systems.
• Support Microsoft Group Policy Management (GPM) Active Directory Domain Services setting up and maintaining Group Policy Objects (GPO) in this customer Active Directory (AD) environment.
• Perform Systems Administration and or Local Area Network support concentrating on Active Directory Management.
• Directly interface with customers on support needs.
• Design, install, and or maintain network components.
• Manage and or maintain user and network configurations.
• Create and or implement scripted management tools.
• Operates computer networks, identifies, and solves problems, and performs network restart/recovery.
• Recommends procurement, removals, and modifications to network and system components.
• Drive engagement with IT Security and Infrastructure teams to ensure secure development and deployment of solutions.
• Clearly communicates complex technical solutions with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Active Top-Secret Clearance.
• High School Diploma (HS) and 8+ years, Associates Degree (AS) and 6+ years, Bachelors' Degree (BS) and 2+ years or Masters' Degree (MS) and 2+ years of relevant experience.
• PowerShell experience A PLUS.
• Skilled in Active Directory, DHCP/DNS, VMWare, and or Cisco IOS.
• Able to implement PowerShell, Ansible and or Microsoft scripting solutions.
• Ability to support up to 5% CONUS travel.

Pay Transparency Statement

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is USD $95,000.00/Yr. - USD $125,000/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