Systems Administrator, Associate

AMERICAN SYSTEMS; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is an employee-owned federal government contractor seeking an on-site IT systems administrator at a Chantilly medical system testing facility. The role runs Monday–Thursday 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. and Friday 7:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m., with a Secret clearance requirement and US citizenship.

The position focuses on Windows/Linux administration, AD, SCCM, and virtualization. Candidates should have 2–4 years of DoD healthcare IT experience, plus a solid background in DoD cyber practices and

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship with ability to obtain Secret clearance.
• Ability to obtain Security+ certification within 3 months.
• Familiarity with Cisco switches and routers.
• 2–4 years MS systems administration experience in complex networks.
• Experience supporting DoD healthcare environments and AoA exercises.
• Experience with SDLC processes and Jira/Confluence.

Responsibilities

• Support engineering solutions and provide hands-on customer support.
• Engage with end users face-to-face and virtually to resolve technical challenges.
• Coordinate with DHA admins to deploy remotely provided services (SCCM, AD).
• Support AoAs in infrastructure modernization and automation.
• Host test events at Government medical testing labs as a stakeholder.
• Verify patches, upgrades, and modifications for Windows and Linux.
• Create and maintain procedural docs and share knowledge through training.

Skills

Excellent communication

Security+ readiness

Team collaboration

Ability to prioritize tasks

Tools

Jira

Confluence

MS Active Directory

VMware / vSphere

ACAS

Job description

Job Information

• Location: US-VA-Chantilly


• ID: 2026-4835


• Category: IT / Cyber Security / Network Systems


• Position Type: Full-Time


• Remote: No


• Clearance Required: 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. This position is on site, Monday - Thursday 8:30 a.m. -4:30 p.m. and Friday from 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. at a medical system testing facility in Chantilly VA.

Responsibilities

• Support engineering solutions and provide hands‑on customer support


• Engage face to face and virtually with end users on solving a variety of technical challenges


• Coordinate with DHA system admin personnel to ensure that remotely provided services (e.g., SCCM, Active Directory, etc.) are properly configured and deployed.


• Support AoAs in infrastructure modernization and automation


• Serve as a stakeholder for hosting test events at a Government medical testing lab


• Verify conduct of patches, upgrades, and modifications of MS Windows and Linux systems


• Establish and maintain procedural documentation and KB articles and share knowledge through training and mentorship of team members


• Work with a team of driven, supportive and highly skilled professionals.


• Support customer tickets in a lab environment


• Account management and group policy experience using MS Active Directory


• Analyze AD Group Policy Objects (GPO)and settings


• Analyze ACAS scan results and interpret DoD STIGs in coordination with Cyber Security staff


• Ability to prioritize and manage tasks to accomplish goals on a given timeline


• Experience managing and mitigating system security risks


• Virtualization experience using VMware / vSphere


• Ability to provide general technical support for both hardware and software

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain a Secret clearance


• Ability to obtain Security+ certification within 3 months


• Familiarity with Cisco Systems including switches, and routers


• 2-4 years of experience in MS systems administration and working on complex systems and software programs and networks


• Experience leading or supporting Analysis of Alternative (AoA) exercises


• Experience working within a disciplined, process based SDLC


• Experience in the DoD healthcare sector


• vCenter experience


• Excellent communications skills, including interacting with DoD customers, facility users, and facility support contractors.


• Ability to prioritize and manage tasks to accomplish goals on a given timeline.


• Ability to interpret, communicate, and apply operational and security procedures; ability to propose improvements to same.


• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment, with a team-oriented mindset and a high degree of integrity.


• Experience with Jira/Confluence. *Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment, with a team-oriented mindset and a high degree of integrity.

Pay Transparency Statement

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is USD $75,000.00/Yr. - USD $90,000/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