American Systems
Platform Engineer (Systems) on-site - TOP SECRET Clearance w/SCI Eligibility
American Systems, Arlington, Virginia, United States, 22201
Job Title / Level
Platform Engineer (Systems) on-site - TOP SECRET Clearance w/SCI Eligibility
Clearance Required?
Top Secret/SCI
Location:
Arlington, VA 22204 US (Primary)Washington, DC 20373 US
% Travel
0 - 10%
Job Description
Are you a
seasoned Platform Engineer with demonstrated
Tier 3
support expertise across Microsoft Windows Servers ,
Red Hat Linux
and
Microsoft Windows
Operating Systems? If so,
AMERICAN SYSTEMS
wants you to join our team as our next Lead Platform Engineer in the
Arlington, VA or JBAB, DC
area!As a Lead Platform Engineer, you will:Diagnose and
resolve performance, security, and/or technical challenges
related to enterprise platformsProvide
Tier 3 IT systems support
on a wide range of technologies across
classified enterprise systemsReceive a robust benefits package that includes
Employee Stock Ownership Plan !Be a part of an
empowered accountability culture
where each
employee-owner
has a meaningful stake in the future success and growth of the company.
A week in the life of a Lead Platform Engineer :Design and implement
scalable platform architecture
in collaboration with cross-functional teams.Lead the development and deployment of platform components, services, and applications.Workclosely with developers to
streamline code deployment
and
establish CI/CD pipelines , making environments more consistent and reliable.Optimize performance, security, and cost-effectiveness
by evaluating and selecting appropriate technologies and maintaining CI/CD pipelines.Drive
security best practices
and troubleshoot complex issues to minimize downtime.Ensure
availability and scalability
of environments for software teams, focusing on
automation, cloud infrastructure, and DevOps practicesPerforming
requirements analysis,
requirements gathering, and integration for all platformsInvestigating and
resolving operational problems
with other engineering and technical personnelWorkon project teams responsible for
engineering and packaging releases
within the customer's production IT environmentProviding direction and
guidance to less-experienced Systems Engineers
Job Requirements
Active
TOP SECRET clearance
with SCI eligibilityDoD 8570IAT Level II
Certificationrequired (e.g., Security+ CE , CCNA-Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, CND, or SSCP)Bachelor's degree
and
10+years of related experience as a Platform Engineer or similar roleExperience designing and maintaining
highly available, scalable, and secure architectures
in
cloud
and
on-premises
environments
across IL5 to IL6+ domains .Expert in
AWS/
Azure
with strong understanding of
cloud services
and
networking .Hands-on experience with
containerization
and
orchestration
technologies like
Docker, Kubernetes, and OpenShiftExperience working in
Agile
development teams.At least 2 years
of experienceadministering
Linux (RHEL) systemsproficient in Linux administration, including
managing users ,
permissions ,
networking , and
storage .comfortable with commands for system monitoring, package management, and shell scripting
Knowledge of Microsoft Windows Systems, EMC SANs, and VMware productsStrong problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex system issues
NOTE : This position is 100% on-site.AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is$160,000 - $180,000. 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.Who We Are:Founded in 1975, AMERICAN SYSTEMS is one of the largest employee-owned companies in the United States. We are a government services contractor focused on delivering Strategic Solutions to complex national priority programs with 100+ locations worldwide. Through our focus on quality, strong cultural beliefs, and innovation we deliver excellence every day.Company Awards:Forbes National Best Midsize CompaniesEnergage National Best Workplaces, NationalWashington Post Best Workplaces
Veteran Hiring Awards:GOLD AWARD by U.S. Department of Labor Hire Vets MedallionBEST FOR VETS EMPLOYER by Military TimesTOP 10 MILITARY FRIENDLY EMPLOYER by MilitaryFriendly.com
EOE Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation
Platform Engineer (Systems) on-site - TOP SECRET Clearance w/SCI Eligibility
Clearance Required?
Top Secret/SCI
Location:
Arlington, VA 22204 US (Primary)Washington, DC 20373 US
% Travel
0 - 10%
Job Description
Are you a
seasoned Platform Engineer with demonstrated
Tier 3
support expertise across Microsoft Windows Servers ,
Red Hat Linux
and
Microsoft Windows
Operating Systems? If so,
AMERICAN SYSTEMS
wants you to join our team as our next Lead Platform Engineer in the
Arlington, VA or JBAB, DC
area!As a Lead Platform Engineer, you will:Diagnose and
resolve performance, security, and/or technical challenges
related to enterprise platformsProvide
Tier 3 IT systems support
on a wide range of technologies across
classified enterprise systemsReceive a robust benefits package that includes
Employee Stock Ownership Plan !Be a part of an
empowered accountability culture
where each
employee-owner
has a meaningful stake in the future success and growth of the company.
A week in the life of a Lead Platform Engineer :Design and implement
scalable platform architecture
in collaboration with cross-functional teams.Lead the development and deployment of platform components, services, and applications.Workclosely with developers to
streamline code deployment
and
establish CI/CD pipelines , making environments more consistent and reliable.Optimize performance, security, and cost-effectiveness
by evaluating and selecting appropriate technologies and maintaining CI/CD pipelines.Drive
security best practices
and troubleshoot complex issues to minimize downtime.Ensure
availability and scalability
of environments for software teams, focusing on
automation, cloud infrastructure, and DevOps practicesPerforming
requirements analysis,
requirements gathering, and integration for all platformsInvestigating and
resolving operational problems
with other engineering and technical personnelWorkon project teams responsible for
engineering and packaging releases
within the customer's production IT environmentProviding direction and
guidance to less-experienced Systems Engineers
Job Requirements
Active
TOP SECRET clearance
with SCI eligibilityDoD 8570IAT Level II
Certificationrequired (e.g., Security+ CE , CCNA-Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, CND, or SSCP)Bachelor's degree
and
10+years of related experience as a Platform Engineer or similar roleExperience designing and maintaining
highly available, scalable, and secure architectures
in
cloud
and
on-premises
environments
across IL5 to IL6+ domains .Expert in
AWS/
Azure
with strong understanding of
cloud services
and
networking .Hands-on experience with
containerization
and
orchestration
technologies like
Docker, Kubernetes, and OpenShiftExperience working in
Agile
development teams.At least 2 years
of experienceadministering
Linux (RHEL) systemsproficient in Linux administration, including
managing users ,
permissions ,
networking , and
storage .comfortable with commands for system monitoring, package management, and shell scripting
Knowledge of Microsoft Windows Systems, EMC SANs, and VMware productsStrong problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex system issues
NOTE : This position is 100% on-site.AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is$160,000 - $180,000. 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.Who We Are:Founded in 1975, AMERICAN SYSTEMS is one of the largest employee-owned companies in the United States. We are a government services contractor focused on delivering Strategic Solutions to complex national priority programs with 100+ locations worldwide. Through our focus on quality, strong cultural beliefs, and innovation we deliver excellence every day.Company Awards:Forbes National Best Midsize CompaniesEnergage National Best Workplaces, NationalWashington Post Best Workplaces
Veteran Hiring Awards:GOLD AWARD by U.S. Department of Labor Hire Vets MedallionBEST FOR VETS EMPLOYER by Military TimesTOP 10 MILITARY FRIENDLY EMPLOYER by MilitaryFriendly.com
EOE Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation