Systems Engineer, Senior
American Systems
Colorado Springs, CO · Posted July 27, 2026
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About the job
Overview
AMERICAN SYSTEMS is an employee-owned federal government contractor supporting national priority programs through our strategic solutions in the areas of Information Technology, Engineering & Analysis, Test & Evaluation, and Training.
Responsibilities
Establishes lifecycle management of MD 9 systems and servers. Include install/update/troubleshooting, policies, resource management, vulnerability scans, patching, STIG/SRG application, and SOP development. Senior proficiency recommended due classified systems lifecycle responsibility.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree and 12-15 years of related work experience with TS/SCI clearance
Have STIG/SRG, ACAS/Nessus, patching, vulnerability remediation experience.
Must meet DoD 8140 qualification requirements for the Systems Administrator work role, designated as work role code 451 at the Advanced proficiency level
Must have one or more of the following certs: SecurityX, CASP+, CCNP Security, CCSP, FITSP-O, GFACT
Pay Transparency Statement AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is USD $140,000.00/Yr. - USD $205,000/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.
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