Systems Engineer, Senior

American Systems•McLean, VA

About The Position

AMERICAN SYSTEMS, an employee-owned federal government contractor, supports national priority programs in Information Technology, Engineering & Analysis, Test & Evaluation, and Training. The Senior Systems Engineer will lead a team of engineers while also contributing hands-on technical work. The position supports the customer’s acquisition support mission, including systems and infrastructure troubleshooting, continuous operations, and integration and deployment of project updates. It also includes oversight of day-to-day operations and personnel development.

Requirements

  • Active Secret clearance.
  • Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of experience, or a Ph.D. and at least 2 years of experience.
  • Technical experience supporting Information Assurance/Cybersecurity.
  • Leadership experience.
  • Demonstrated experience communicating with senior-level customers.
  • Strong working knowledge of virtual computing, including VMware.
  • Strong understanding of Test Plans and Development Plans.

Responsibilities

  • Lead a team of engineers on new and ongoing projects.
  • Perform hands-on technical work alongside the engineering team.
  • Troubleshoot systems and infrastructure and resolve technical problems.
  • Coordinate with government engineering teams to ensure continuous operations.
  • Ensure continuous integration and deployment of project updates.
  • Oversee day-to-day operations supporting the customer's acquisition support mission.
  • Manage personnel development and complete performance appraisals of AMERICAN SYSTEMS employees.

Benefits

  • Healthcare benefits
  • Paid leave
  • Retirement plans
  • Insurance programs
  • Education and training assistance
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