--- title: Network Lead at AMERICAN SYSTEMS in Huntsville, AL description: AMERICAN SYSTEMS is hiring for the Network Lead role in Huntsville, AL. Pays $120K–$150K per year. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/network-lead-at-american-systems-01a1019d-1c25-7e3a-a2aa-19af75e52eb5 date: 2026-11-15T01:26:44Z og_description: Join AMERICAN SYSTEMS as Network Lead in Huntsville, AL. Pays $120K–$150K per year. Full-time role. Requires 5+ years of experience. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/b5crfp.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | AMERICAN SYSTEMS | | **Location** | Huntsville, AL | | **Salary** | $120K/yr - $150K/yr | | **Type** | Full Time | | **Posted** | Sep 30, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** B · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** No H-1B sponsorship on record for AMERICAN SYSTEMS. - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for AMERICAN SYSTEMS. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $136,000 – $184,000 a year (median $163,000). ## Description ## Overview **AMERICAN SYSTEMS** is seeking a **Network Lead** with an **Active Secret Clearance (Top Secret Clearance with SCI eligibility preferred),** **Bachelor's degree and 12 years of experience** to provide information technology support to Portfolio Acquisition Executive (PAE) Fires, Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO), Information Management Area Services (IMAS). ## Responsibilities As a **Network Lead**, you will: - Facilitate the digital transformation of PAE Fires. This includes the adoption and integration of advanced digital technologies, processes, and practices to enhance operational efficiency, decision-making, and overall mission effectiveness.Conducts testing of network design. - Responsible for monitoring network hardware operations to ensure properly set configuration options. - Plans implementation of enhancements and upgrades to the network. - Advises network users of hardware requirements, configurations, and limitations. - Maintains technical expertise in all areas of network and computer hardware and software interconnection and interfacing, such as routers, multiplexers, firewalls, hubs, bridges, gateways, etc. - Evaluates and reports on new communications technologies to enhance capabilities of the network. ## Qualifications - Bachelor's degree 12 years of experience, Master's Degree and 10 years of experience - Experience in leading classified and unclassified network operations; LAN/WAN infrastructure; voice, data, and video services - Experience in network design, installation, configuration, monitoring, troubleshooting, security, and high availability. - DoD 8140 certifications - Network administration and engineering experience. - **Active Secret Clearance (Top Secret Clearance with SCI eligibility preferred).** ## Pay Transparency Statement AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is USD $159,600.00/Yr. - USD $266,500.00/Yr. 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. ## EEO Statement EEO Race/Sex/Disability Status/Veteran Status ## Skills - High Availability Systems - Decision Making - Outsourced Chief Investment Officer (Ocio) - Information Technology - Information Management - Digital Transformation - SCI Clearance - DoD 8140 (Cyberspace Workforce) - Secret Security Clearance - Multiplexing - Knowledge Management - Network Routing - ICT Hardware Specifications - Network Administration - Top Secret Security Clearance - Communication - Computer Hardware - Firewall Configuration - Network Operations ## Benefits - Health Insurance - Other Retirement and Savings ## Related - [Technology & Software jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/technology-and-software?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Network & Systems Administration jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/technology-and-software/network-and-systems-administration?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Network Architect jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/technology-and-software/network-and-systems-administration/network-architect?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Explore this job market - [IT Services and Consulting](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/technology/it-services-and-consulting?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 150239 jobs - [Alabama](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/alabama?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 34435 jobs - [Huntsville, AL](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/alabama/huntsville?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 6442 jobs ## Related pages - [IT Services and Consulting](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/technology/it-services-and-consulting?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 150239 jobs - [Alabama](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/alabama?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 34435 jobs - [Huntsville, AL](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/alabama/huntsville?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 6442 jobs ## Browse - [Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by country](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs in the United States by state and city](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B sponsors by location](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B salaries](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-salaries?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Sectors and industries](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by career field](https://www.foundrole.com/careers?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Latest jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/latest?utm_source=ai_markdown)