Job Description
WANTED: a mission driven professional with a Secret Clearance or higher, Security + Certification and 1-2 years of experience as an IT Network Engineer, Associate.
As an IT Network Engineer, Associate you will:
- Assist in preparing network plans with prime consideration on capacity, scalability & expandability.
- Ensure timely implementation of network plans regarding the expansion and improvement of existing enterprise. Receive robust benefits package that includes Employee Stock Ownership Plan!
- Join a team of dedicated professionals who care about the quality of our product.
- 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 an IT Network Engineer, Associate:
- Perform a variety of systems engineering tasks and activities that are broad in nature and are concerned with major systems design, integration, and implementation, including personnel, hardware, software, budgetary, and support facilities and/or equipment.
- Provide assistance and oversight for information systems operations activities, including computer and telecommunications/communications operations, data entry, data control, network administration and operations support, operating systems programming, system security policy procedures, and/or web strategy and operations. Supports network operations, systems security, systems software support, and production support activities.
- Monitor and respond to hardware, software, and network problems.
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 2021
- Energage National Best Workplaces, National 2021
- Washington Post Best Workplaces, 2021
Veteran Hiring Awards:
- U.S. Department of Labor Hire Vets Medallion
- BEST FOR VETS by Military Times
- TOP 10 MILITARY FRIENDLY COMPANY by MilitaryFriendly.com
AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is $45,000 – $62,000.. 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, insurance programs, and education and training assistance.
- Secret security clearance required
- High School Diploma, Bachelor’s Degree Preferred
- Minimum of 1-2 years of experience as a Network Engineer
- Security+ certification or equivalent required
- Cisco Certified Network Associate required
- Working knowledge of 802.1x, RADIUS, AAA, , Cisco ISE, Cisco Wireless, Palo Alto.