Platform Systems Engineer

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