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    "description": "<h2>Overview</h2>\n<p>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. </p>\n<p>We are seeking a <strong>Cybersecurity Assessment and Authorization Validator</strong> to support Navy and DoD customers by delivering technical and programmatic Information Assurance and Cybersecurity services for<em> strategic combat and non-enterprise network and information systems</em>. 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