Systems Administrator 2
American Systems
Fredericksburg, VA · Posted August 20, 2026
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About the job
Overview
AMERICAN SYSTEMS is an employee-owned federal government contractor supporting national priority programs through our strategic solutions in the areas of Information Technology, Engineering & Analysis, Test & Evaluation, and Training.
Responsibilities
Support a technology lab who dynamically implements technology to meet their outside customers uniquely defined evidence collection needs.
Support a Department of Justice, FBI program, who designs, builds, and implements highly technical data collection systems.
Support Microsoft Group Policy Management (GPM) Active Directory Domain Services setting up and maintaining Group Policy Objects (GPO) in this customer Active Directory (AD) environment.
Perform Systems Administration and or Local Area Network support concentrating on Active Directory Management.
Directly interface with customers on support needs.
Design, install, and or maintain network components.
Manage and or maintain user and network configurations.
Create and or implement scripted management tools.
Operates computer networks, identifies, and solves problems, and performs network restart/recovery.
Recommends procurement, removals, and modifications to network and system components.
Drive engagement with IT Security and Infrastructure teams to ensure secure development and deployment of solutions.
Clearly communicates complex technical solutions with stakeholders.
Qualifications
Active Top-Secret Clearance.
High School Diploma (HS) and 8+ years, Associates Degree (AS) and 6+ years, Bachelors’ Degree (BS) and 2+ years or Masters’ Degree (MS) and 2+ years of relevant experience.
PowerShell experience A PLUS.
Skilled in Active Directory, DHCP/DNS, VMWare, and or Cisco IOS.
Able to implement PowerShell, Ansible and or Microsoft scripting solutions.
Ability to support up to 5% CONUS travel.
Pay Transparency Statement AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is USD $95,000.00/Yr. - USD $125,000/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