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 INCLUDES A $5,000 SIGN-ON BONUS!
ResponsibilitiesAs an Associate Principal Platform Systems Engineer/Architect, you will:
Design, develop, and maintain scalable, secure computing platforms across cloud and on-prem environments, ensuring seamless integration of hardware, OS, middleware, and software components.Translate system architecture strategies into platform-specific requirements and configurations; ensure traceability to customer needs and compliance with regulatory standards.Define and monitor platform performance metrics, automate environment readiness testing, and support verification and validation for system deployment and sustainment.Establish and enforce platform engineering standards, infrastructure documentation practices, and DevSecOps-driven procedures across development and production environments.Collaborate with cybersecurity, software, and network teams to ensure platform security, reliability, and operational continuity.Write and maintain technical documentation—including configuration guides, operational procedures, and deployment checklists—to support platform lifecycle management.Engage with stakeholders to understand mission requirements and shape platform solutions that align with evolving system needs and technical roadmaps.Manage both Linux (RHEL) and Windows systems, including user/admin control, network configuration, storage, and patch management.Provide Tier III support for virtualization environments (e.g., VMware) and enterprise-class storage systems (e.g., EMC SANs).
QualificationsActive Top Secret (w/SCI eligibility)
Bachelor’s degree and 11-12 years of platform engineering experience (additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree)Current DoD 8140 IAT Level II certification (e.g., CompTIA Security+ CE or equivalent)
Expertise in secure enterprise architectures across cloud/on-premises environments (IL5–IL6+)
Hands-on experience with infrastructure automation tools (e.g., Ansible, Terraform, Puppet)Knowledge of STIGs, RMF, and DoD cybersecurity standardsFamiliarity with Linux (RHEL), virtualization, automation, and cloud servicesFamiliar with Windows, VMware, and EMC SANsFamiliarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps practicesExposure to monitoring/logging tools (e.g., Prometheus, ELK, Grafana)NOTE: New Hire may select to work at either NSF, Arlington, VA, OR JBAB, Washington, DC
*U.S. Citizenship Required for the purposes of obtaining/holding a U.S. security clearance
Pay Transparency Statement AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is USD $129,800.00/Yr. - USD $216,700.00/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 Options ApplyApplySubmit a ReferralRefer Sorry the Share function is not working properly at this moment. Please refresh the page and try again later. Application FAQsSoftware Powered by iCIMS
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