AMERICAN SYSTEMS is seeking our next Systems Engineer III!!
AMERICAN SYSTEMS is seeking Systems Engineer III personnel Solution Architect, and Systems Engineer roles), to support the NISSC 3 program in Colorado Springs. These positions perform technical planning, requirements management, configuration, verification, and system integration activities in a Secret/TS/SCI environment.
Responsibilities- The Systems Engineers will lead and support engineering investigations, risk management, process improvement, and technical documentation to ensure systems meet contract, customer, and mission objectives.
- Perform technical planning, requirements management, and configuration activities to support complex mission systems and architectures.
- Support system integration, verification, and validation, including test planning, execution, and analysis of results.
- Conduct engineering investigations to diagnose and resolve system issues, including root cause analysis and recommended corrective actions.
- Lead or support requirements analysis, allocation, and traceability across hardware, software, and network components.
- Contribute to technical risk management, including identification, assessment, mitigation planning, and tracking.
- Support engineering process improvement initiatives, ensuring alignment with program standards and best practices.
- Track and manage system obsolescence, supporting technology refresh, upgrades, and transition planning.
- Develop, review, and maintain technical deliverables such as system engineering plans, interface control documents, design descriptions, and test reports.
- Prepare and manage technical documentation, engineering plans, training inputs, and supportability analyses in alignment with program needs and contract requirements.
- Coordinate with cross functional teams (operations, cybersecurity, configuration management, logistics, test) to ensure integrated engineering solutions and supportability.
- 7–10 years of relevant experience in systems engineering, systems architecture, or complex system administration/integration in secure, mission critical (DoW or similar) environments.
- Expertise in system administration and troubleshooting in support of multiple mission systems.
- Strong skills in preventive and corrective maintenance with a focus on system availability and operational readiness.
- Experience supporting incident response, including troubleshooting, documentation, and coordination of corrective actions.
- Proficiency in managing process documentation, operational logs, and technical records to maintain data integrity and traceability.
- Demonstrated ability to contribute technical input for performance optimization and to oversee compliance with engineering and procedural standards.
- Experience working with cross functional teams to align engineering tasks with program objectives and schedules.
- Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, Software Engineering, or a closely related field,
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- Equivalent DoW/Military training in systems engineering, systems administration, or a related technical discipline.
- Minimum: Active Secret clearance with eligibility to obtain TS/SCI.
- Holds a DoW 8140 qualifying certification; one or more of the following (or equivalent) is required/preferred: SecurityX / CASP+ / CCNP Security / CCSP / FITSPO / GFACT
Notice of Anticipated Employment Opportunities
These positions are being posted in anticipation of future employment opportunities, which may become available beginning around June 2026. Actual hiring and start dates will depend on contract award, organizational needs and other factors. Candidates may be considered for these or similar positions as opportunities arise.
Pay Transparency StatementAMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is USD $96,800.00/Yr. - USD $161,500.00/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 StatementEEO Race/Sex/Disability Status/Veteran Status
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