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# Systems Engineer, Senior

- **Company:** AMERICAN SYSTEMS
- **Location:** Bethesda, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $91,600.0 - $153,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Cyber Security, Continuous Integration, Virtual Computing, Information Technology, Vmware
- **Published:** May 19, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=39504362cb827dcf

## About the Role

* Active Secret Clearance
 * Bachelor's Degree and 5+ years of experience OR PhD and 2+ years of experience
 * Technical experience supporting Information Assurance/Cybersecurity
 * Leadership experience
 * Demonstrated experience communicating with senior level customers
 * Strong working knowledge of virtual computing including VMware
 * Strong understanding of Test Plans and Development Plans

## Description

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:
As a Lead Systems Engineer with AMERICAN SYSTEMS you will have the opportunity to do the following:

 * Lead a team of talented, and experienced engineers on new and ongoing projects
 * Engage in hands-on technical work alongside the engineering team
 * Perform direct technical troubleshooting and problem resolution in systems and infrastructure
 * Coordinate with government engineers teams to ensure continuous operations
 * Ensure continuous integration and deployment of projects updates
 * Oversee day-to-day operations supporting the customer's acquisition support mission
 * Manage personnel development and complete performance appraisals of AMERICAN SYSTEMS employees


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