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. THIS POSITION INCLUDES A $5,000 SIGN-ON BONUS! Responsibilities AMERICAN SYSTEMS is seeking a Platform Systems Engineer (Assoc. Principal) to join our high-performance team supporting critical DoD initiatives. As an Associate Principal Platform Systems Engineer, 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). Qualifications Eligibility Requirements: * Active Top Secret with SCI eligibility * Bachelor's degree + 10 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) Technical Proficiency: * Expertise in secure enterprise architectures across cloud/on-premise environments (IL5-IL6+) * Hands-on experience with infrastructure automation tools (e.g., Ansible, Terraform, Puppet) * Knowledge of STIGs, RMF, and DoD cybersecurity standards * Experience with containers (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift) * Proficient in Linux (RHEL), virtualization, automation, and cloud services * Familiar with Windows, VMware, and EMC SANs * Strong troubleshooting in classified environments * Experience in automation and platform monitoring tools Value Added Knowledge & Experience: * Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps practices * Exposure to monitoring/logging tools (e.g., Prometheus, ELK, Grafana) * Technical documentation and config management experience * Cross-functional team collaboration in secure environments NOTE: New Hire may select to work at either NSF, Arlington, VA, OR JBAB, Washington, DC 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