AMERICAN SYSTEMS

Service Desk Team Lead

Location US-VA-McLean
ID 2026-4571
Category
IT / Cyber Security / Network Systems
Position Type
Full-Time
Remote
Yes
Clearance Required
Secret

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

  • Establish and implement Tier 2 and Tier 3 support for all stakeholders of DLSA systems, services, and components. 
  • Provide user and help desk support Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Central Time. 
  • Receive and manage help tickets escalated from the AETC AIS Service Desk AASD for issues requiring deeper technical analysis and resolution. 
  • Oversee and coordinate engineering and technical support activities across DLSA-supported systems. 
  • Maintain the stability, reliability, and high-performance operation of systems and services. 
  • Support a system of systems environment by leveraging both: 
  • specialized technical expertise in specific technologies, and 
  • broader general IT systems knowledge. 
  • Lead or support longer term and strategic technical efforts, including deployment of new capabilities and service improvements. 
  • Ensure service desk operations meet required service level agreements SLAs. 
  • Serve as a key point of coordination for escalated technical issues requiring Tier 2 and Tier 3 intervention. 

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree and minimum 5 years of experience 
  • Active Secret Clearance 
  • Experience managing or supporting Tier 2 and Tier 3 IT service desk operations. 
  • Experience in engineering and technical support for enterprise IT systems. 
  • Strong knowledge of general IT systems and support processes. 
  • Ability to work in environments requiring both specialized system expertise and broad technical coordination. 
  • Experience maintaining system stability, availability, and performance. 
  • Experience supporting or implementing new technical capabilities in an operational environment. 
  • Experience with ServiceNow IT ticketing system. 

Pay Transparency Statement

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is USD $100,000.00/Yr. - USD $126,000/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

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