Network Engineer - Ability to Obtain a Secret Clearance

AMERICAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION is LOOKING FOR: A self-driven, mid-level Network Engineer candidate with an active Secret clearance or the ability to obtain a Secret clearance to join our Engineering team supporting the United States Navy onsite at Olney, MD.

As a Network Engineer you will:

• Work in a dynamic environment with amazing learning and growth potential.
• Obtain and maintain a DOD secret clearance.
• Receive robust benefits package that includes Employee Stock Ownership Plan! (ESOP)
• Be a part of an empowered accountability culture where each employee-owner has a meaningful stake in the
• future success and growth of the company

A week in the life of a Network Engineer:

• Designs and implements computer and information networks.
• Performs network modeling, analysis, and planning.
• Researches and recommends network and data communications hardware and software.
• Implement data security systems such as firewalls, virus protection software and data backups.
• Provides technical guidance for directing and monitoring information systems network operations.
• Troubleshoots network performance issues. Analyzes network traffic and provides capacity planning solutions.
• Monitors and responds to technical control network hardware and software problems.
• Interfaces with vendor service groups to ensure proper escalation during outages or periods of degraded system performance.
• Manages the testing, installation, and support of network communications systems.
• Performs system-level design and configuration of products.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Systems Engineering, Information Technology, Network Security Management, or a related field.
• Active or ability to obtain DoD Secret Clearance. US Citizenship required.

At least five (5) years of experience in:

• Network design and implementation. Knowledge of network engineering principles, theories, and concepts and ability to contribute to the development of new and innovative principles and concepts.
• Extensive experience in Linux-based systems
• Previous experience working in classified and unclassified distributed work environment architectures and systems.
• IAT Level II certification (Security+ CE, CCNA Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, SSCP)
• Programming skills (RedHat, Java)

Founded in 1975, AMERICAN SYSTEMS is one of the largest employee-owned companies in the United States. We are a government services contractor focused on delivering Strategic Solutions to complex national priority programs with 100+ locations worldwide. Through our focus on quality, strong cultural beliefs and innovation we deliver excellence every day.

Company Awards:

• Forbes National Best Midsize Companies
• Energage National Best Workplaces, National
• Washington Post Best Workplaces

Veteran Hiring Awards:

• U.S. Department of Labor Hire Vets Medallion
• BEST FOR VETS by Military Times
• TOP 10 MILITARY FRIENDLY EMPLOYER by MilitaryFriendly.com

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is $100,000 - 110,000. 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 (including ESOP and 401k), insurance programs, and education and training assistance.