AIR NATIONAL GUARD OPERATING LOCATION (AOL) IT/SECURITY SME - SE WITH SECURITY CLEARANCE

Are you an experienced Air National Guard Operating Location (AOL) IT/Security SME with demonstrated experience in the execution of distributed Operational Training (OT), which can encompass warfighters in Live-Virtual-Constructive (LVC) training environments? Then we have a great opportunity for you to join our growing team in Des Moines, IA! As a AOL IT/Security SME you will: * Be able to support realistic and relevant operational training opportunities to AF Total Force joint warfighter participants via distributive means * Join an engaged, 100% employee-owned company. * Work with the latest, cutting-edge technology * Have a direct impact on the success of a National Priority Program * Work with a team of driven, supportive, and highly skilled professionals. * Receive a robust benefits package that includes Employee Stock Ownership Plan! * Enjoy flexibility managing your work hours and personal needs with a single accrual leave plan. A week in the life of an AOL IT/Security SME includes: * Installation, support, and maintenance of AOL workstations * Configure software, modify software configuration, and perform basic configuration management IAW with all STIGs and other Cybersecurity requirements to include JSIG. * Plan for and respond to service outages and other problems. * Work as part of project team in design and integration of OTTI technologies and DTOC solutions to meet mission requirements. * Provide software application assistance for commonly used office automation applications and M&S tools. * Support Host Base Security System (HBSS) and Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) solutions and continuous monitoring. * Implement client workstations software patches, security fixes and service releases. * Identify, analyze, and document long range requirements. * Have working knowledge of Physical Security artifacts required for maintaining Authority to Operate * Liaison with AOL Host Base Wing on collection of artifacts that Information Assurance team requires * Conduct minimum of 4 visits per year to AOL that doesn't have dedicated IT/Security support. Job Requirements * Bachelor's Degree and 5-7 years of experience; a combination of experience and education can be used in lieu of a degree * Secret Clearance * Certifiable knowledge of PC operations and associated peripheral equipment: LANs, WANs, remote access systems, routers, bridges, cabling, firewalls, Linux and Windows NT based operating systems * Expertise in principles, practices, and techniques in the installation and maintenance of hardware and software * Expertise in network management tools and problem analysis techniques * Experience with operating systems and relational database management systems such as SQL Server * Functional knowledge of distributed simulation (DIS) and High-Level Architecture (HLA). * Minimum three (3) years of employment experience of computer/networking related work within the past three (3) years. * Maintain Security + Certification * DISA ACAS Training/Certified 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 * Energage National Best Workplaces * Washington Post Best Workplaces 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 EOE Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation