--- title: Systems Administrator II at AMERICAN SYSTEMS description: AMERICAN SYSTEMS is hiring for the Systems Administrator II role in Manassas, VA. Pays $90K–$110K per year. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/systems-administrator-ii-at-american-systems-01a14433-fa63-7245-ad94-9ae619bb591d date: 2026-11-15T01:26:44Z og_description: Join AMERICAN SYSTEMS as Systems Administrator II in Manassas, VA. Pays $90K–$110K per year. Full-time, hybrid role. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/y6ivct.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | AMERICAN SYSTEMS | | **Location** | Manassas, VA (Hybrid) | | **Salary** | $90K/yr - $110K/yr | | **Type** | Full Time | | **Posted** | Oct 15, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** A · 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 $105,000 – $155,000 a year (median $130,000). ## Description ## Overview 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 **An average Day**: As the Systems Administrator II (Domain & Server) you will be responsible for the administration, maintenance, and support of enterprise IT infrastructure, including Microsoft Server environments and domain services. You will support critical systems such as Active Directory, Exchange Server, DNS, and DHCP services, while administering Windows and Linux server environments to maintain performance, security, and availability. You will also be responsible for system monitoring, troubleshooting moderately complex technical issues, implementing approved security controls, managing user accounts and permissions, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to support organizational technology needs. Additionally, in this position you will: - Administer and maintain Windows and Linux servers, ensuring system availability, performance, and operational stability. - Manage the deployment, configuration, maintenance, and patching of operating systems and applications. - Support virtualization environments (e.g., NUTANIX) to maintain efficient resource utilization and platform - reliability. - Implement and maintain security measures, including access control, system hardening, and vulnerability remediation, in accordance with established policies and compliance requirements. - Manage storage solutions (SAN, NAS) and support backup and recovery operations. - Participate in system upgrades, migrations, and disaster recovery planning and execution. - Develop and maintain documentation for system configurations, operational procedures, and troubleshooting activities. - Troubleshoot moderately complex system issues and respond to incidents to ensure timely resolution. - Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including network, security, and application teams, to support and improve infrastructure operations. ## Qualifications - As a requirement of this position, all candidates must be a U.S. Citizen. In accordance with 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(2)(C). - Must have an active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain a Top Secret with SCI eligibility or have an active Top Secret with SCI eligibility; Will be subject to a federal background investigation. - Minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience in systems administration, with hands-on experience in both Windows and Linux environments. - Must hold a current 8570/8140 IAT Level II Certification (CCNA Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE, CND, SSCP) - Strong technical knowledge of server administration, domain management, and enterprise infrastructure support. - Experience managing Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and Group Policy in enterprise environments. - Experience with virtualization technologies such as VMware, Hyper-V, or similar platforms. - Experience supporting storage management, including SAN and NAS solutions, and backup/recovery operations. - Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and hybrid cloud environments. - Experience with automation tools such as PowerShell, Ansible, or Terraform for system configuration and management. - Experience with monitoring tools such as Splunk for system performance monitoring. - Experience with Git for version control. - Working knowledge of security frameworks, including NIST, FISMA, or DISA STIG compliance. - Must be able to work independently on assigned tasks while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced enterprise environment. - Strong troubleshooting skills with a focus on diagnosing and resolving moderately complex system issues. - Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment. ## Pay Transparency Statement AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is USD $90,000.00/Yr. - USD $110,000/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 - Nutanix - Linux Servers - Cloud Computing - Hyper-V - GIAC Security Essentials Certification - Amazon Web Services - Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (Dhcp) - System Administration - Active Directory - Cisco Certified Network Associate - Patch Management - Hardening - IBM Certified SOC Analyst - QRadar SIEM V7.4.3 Plus CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst - Splunk - DoD IAT Level II Certification - Software Deployment - SCI Clearance - Git (Version Control System) - Automation - Secret Security Clearance - System Configuration - Hybrid Cloud Computing - Microsoft Azure - Group Policy (Windows) - FISMA Compliance - Terraform - Server Administration - Systems Security Certified Practitioner - Performance Monitoring - Software Versioning - Windows PowerShell - Ansible - Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional - VMware - DISA STIG - Distributed Directory Information Services - Google Cloud Platform (Gcp) - Diagnostics - Security Technical Implementation Guides (Stig) - Top Secret Security Clearance - Maintenance - Version Control - Linux - Domain Name System - System Upgrades - Disaster Recovery - Vulnerability Management - Communication - Domain Name Management - Virtualization - Backup and Recovery - CompTIA Security+ ## 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)- [Systems Administrator jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/technology-and-software/network-and-systems-administration/systems-administrator?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 - [Virginia](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/virginia?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 99850 jobs - [Manassas, VA](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/virginia/manassas?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 1525 jobs ## Related pages - [IT Services and Consulting](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/technology/it-services-and-consulting?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 150239 jobs - [Virginia](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/virginia?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 99850 jobs - [Manassas, VA](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/virginia/manassas?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 1525 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)