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# Systems Engineer, Senior

- **Company:** AMERICAN SYSTEMS
- **Location:** McLean, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $120,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Cyber Security, Continuous Integration, Virtual Computing, Vmware
- **Published:** October 21, 2026
- **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/career/18696314/Systems-Engineer-Senior-Virginia-Mclean

## 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

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## Description

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