Are you an aspiring Systems Administrator looking for an opportunity to build your skills and make an immediate impact? Do you thrive in collaborative environments of small teams where your contributions are valued, and your customers know you by name?

 

Join our mission-driven IT team in Chantilly, VA, where you'll gain hands-on experience, tackle diverse challenges, and grow your expertise while providing critical IT support to an established customer!

• Provide direct, hands-on IT support to end users and remotely as needed, fostering strong relationships and personalized service.

• Deploy, operate, and maintain multi-user computer systems and associated applications, ensuring seamless functionality and availability.

• Independently research and troubleshoot complex technical issues, escalating and coordinating solutions with IT engineers and software developers when necessary.

• Manage system security administration, including account creation, user permissions, client endpoint installation (desktops, thin clients, printers), and troubleshooting policies.

• Document troubleshooting steps and solutions clearly within our ticketing system to enhance team knowledge and streamline future problem resolution.

• Support the ongoing migration and operation of services into cloud environments (AWS and Azure), gaining valuable cloud experience.

• Author, update, and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for consistent and effective IT operations.

• Active TS/SCI  clearance with Poly required.

• Security+ certification (or equivalent certification for DoD 8140 compliance) required at hire or ability to obtain within three months of hire (training and certification costs covered).

• 2+ years of experience in Windows Systems Administration, including Windows Active Directory, Windows 10/11, Microsoft Office Suite, and/or Microsoft Server 2016/2019/2022.

• Bachelor's degree in IT or specific IT certifications may substitute for some work experience.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for effective interaction with customers and team members.

• Technical proficiency with desktop/server virtualization and familiarity with cloud services (AWS, Azure preferred).

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a small, fast-paced team environment.

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is USD $65,700.00/Yr. - USD $109,700.00/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.

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