AMERICAN SYSTEMS · 16 hours ago
IT Systems Technical Lead
US-VA-Chantilly
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expAMERICAN SYSTEMS is seeking an experienced IT Systems Technical Lead with an active Top Secret/SCI clearance to help lead a close-knit team supporting national security missions. The role involves providing hands-on technical leadership, managing IT operations, and ensuring the availability and security of mission-critical systems.
GovernmentInformation Technology
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
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
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
Experience with database administration and advanced VMware or cloud certifications are highly valued
Benefits
Healthcare benefits
Paid leave
Retirement plans
Insurance programs
Education and training assistance
Company
AMERICAN SYSTEMS
AMERICAN SYSTEMS is one of the largest employee-owned companies in the US.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
John Steckel
President & CEO
Peter Whitfield
Chief Financial Officer
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