IT Systems Technical Lead

American Systems • Chantilly, VA

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About The Position

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is seeking an experienced IT Systems Technical Lead with an active Top Secret/SCI clearance and current polygraph to help lead an established, close-knit team that has delivered mission success for over a decade in support of our government customer’s critical national security missions in Chantilly, VA . The ideal candidate will provide hands-on technical leadership and guide day-to-day IT operations supporting highly secure, mission-critical space and intelligence systems that support real-time mission planning. This role demands close collaboration , personal accountability , and a sustained focus on mission success in a highly classified environment. As the IT Systems Technical Lead , you will play a key role in: Owning day-to-day IT operations within a classified acquisition and mission environment. Maintaining the availability, security, and reliability of systems that directly support mission execution. Performing hands-on technical work across infrastructure, networks, virtualization, cloud, and application environments. Troubleshooting and resolving complex system, performance, and infrastructure issues. Supporting secure system integration and sustainment activities throughout the IT lifecycle. Managing environment configuration, patching, upgrades, and operational readiness. Overseeing continuous integration and deployment of software updates and system changes. Ensuring infrastructure modifications comply with security and operational requirements. Working closely with Information Assurance, Cybersecurity, Service Desk, and Software Development teams. Sustaining compliant, resilient, and continuously improving IT operations. Leading and mentoring IT Engineers across new and ongoing technical initiatives. Providing technical direction while remaining engaged in hands-on execution. Managing personnel development through task assignment, performance feedback, and accountability. Supporting professional growth while maintaining high technical standards. Effectively communicating with senior-level customers and stakeholders. Translating technical risks, issues, and solutions into clear, actionable information.

Requirements

• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with a current Polygraph , required for consideration .
• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM-related field
• DoD 8570/8140 IAT II–compliant certification (e.g., Security+ , CCNA Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, CND, SSCP).
• 10+ years of hands-on experience supporting enterprise IT systems , networks , virtualization , and software environments in mission-critical or classified settings.
• 5+ years of experience supporting Information Assurance and Cybersecurity functions.
• Proven hands-on technical leadership, mentoring engineers while remaining actively involved in system operations and troubleshooting.
• Experience leading IT operations in complex, high-security environments.
• Strong communication skills, with experience engaging senior-level customers on technical issues and risks.
• Working knowledge of VMware , cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure, networking, storage, information security principles, and virtual desktop infrastructure solutions such as Citrix .

Nice To Haves

• Experience with database administration and advanced VMware or cloud certifications are highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Owning day-to-day IT operations within a classified acquisition and mission environment.
• Maintaining the availability, security, and reliability of systems that directly support mission execution.
• Performing hands-on technical work across infrastructure, networks, virtualization, cloud, and application environments.
• Troubleshooting and resolving complex system, performance, and infrastructure issues.
• Supporting secure system integration and sustainment activities throughout the IT lifecycle.
• Managing environment configuration, patching, upgrades, and operational readiness.
• Overseeing continuous integration and deployment of software updates and system changes.
• Ensuring infrastructure modifications comply with security and operational requirements.
• Working closely with Information Assurance, Cybersecurity, Service Desk, and Software Development teams.
• Sustaining compliant, resilient, and continuously improving IT operations.
• Leading and mentoring IT Engineers across new and ongoing technical initiatives.
• Providing technical direction while remaining engaged in hands-on execution.
• Managing personnel development through task assignment, performance feedback, and accountability.
• Supporting professional growth while maintaining high technical standards.
• Effectively communicating with senior-level customers and stakeholders.
• Translating technical risks, issues, and solutions into clear, actionable information.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees