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# Systems Support Specialist

- **Company:** AMERICAN SYSTEMS
- **Location:** El Paso County, CO, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $94,400.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Cloud Computing, CompTIA Security+, Cyber Security, Information Systems, Databases, Data Integrity, Data Recovery, Internet Security, Microsoft Security Essentials, Network Administration, Performance Tuning, Information Technology Security Auditing, Server Administration, Service Pack, Software Engineering, Backup and Restore, Computer Networking Systems, Computer Network Operations, Information Technology, Data Management
- **Published:** August 21, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/nissc-iii-systems-support-specialist-iii-colorado-springs-co--d6eb68a9-8715-494c-a13a-3bde13f44188

## About the Role

* * 7-10 years of relevant experience in systems or network administration, systems support, or similar technical roles in secure, missioncritical (DoD or similar) environments. * Strong leadership capabilities in directing project/task execution across domains such as maintenance, integration, and data management. * Experience in resource allocation, monitoring progress, and ensuring quality deliverables to drive task success. * Demonstrated ability to resolve operational issues and provide precise, timely status updates to management and stakeholders. * Experience managing schedules and aligning tasks with program objectives to support integrated operations across functional domains. * Strong documentation skills for logs, incident reports, configuration and asset records, and technical documentation.
 * Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, Software Engineering, or a closely related field, OR Equivalent DoD/Military training in systems administration, network operations, or a related technical discipline.
 * Minimum: Active TS/SCI clearance required to start.
 * Holds a DoD 8140 qualifying certification; one or more of the following (or equivalent) is required/preferred: - Cloud+ - GSEC - Security+ - SSCP, Business Continuity Planning (BCP), Cloud Computing, CompTIA Security+, Computer Science, Corrective Action, Customer Support/Service, Data Management, Data Quality, Data Recovery, Data Science, DoD Directive 8140, DoD Directive 8570, Documentation, GSEC - GIAC Security Essentials Certification, Identify Issues, Incident Response, Information Technology & Information Systems, Internet Security, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Military, Network Administration/Management, Network Performance/Analysis, Network Systems, On Call, Operational Support, Operational Support Systems (OSS), Operations Security (OPSEC), Performance Tuning/Optimization, Preventative Maintenance, Problem Solving Skills, Project Execution, Project Tracking, Project/Program Coordination, Resource Management, SSCP - Systems Security Certified Practitioner, Schedule Development, Security Auditing, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), Software Administration, Software Engineering, Software Patches, Support
Documentation, Systems Administration/Management, Technical Delivery, Technical Support, Technical Writing, Time Management, Top Secret Clearance, United States Department of Defense (DoD)

## Description

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is seeking a Systems Administrator, Senior to support the NISSC 3 program at Cheyenne Mnt, Colorado. This position delivers technical and operational support for mission systems by providing onsite and oncall coverage for system administration, troubleshooting, maintenance, and user support in a TS/SCI environment. The Systems Support Specialist will help ensure operational readiness, data integrity, and highquality reporting in coordination with program leadership and stakeholders

Responsibilities

 * Deliver onsite and oncall technical and operational support for mission systems at Raven Rock, including system administration, monitoring, and health checks. * Perform troubleshooting and corrective actions for hardware, software, network, and system performance issues. * Conduct preventive and corrective maintenance, including software patches, updates, configuration changes, and performance tuning. * Provide firstline user support and training for system access, basic operations, and issue resolution. * Collect, maintain, and update operational logs, incident and deficiency reports, and checklists in accordance with program and security standards. * Perform incident response, including initial triage, escalation, coordination with highertier support, and closure documentation. * Execute backup and restore operations to ensure data integrity, availability, and continuity of operations. * Support system administration and database support tasks as needed to maintain operational
environments. * Oversee procedural compliance and ensure all records, logs, and reports meet required operational, security, and audit requirements. * Act as a technical resource for performance optimization, data integrity, continuity of operations, and support of management status reporting.


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