Systems Engineer

  • SCOTT AFB, IL
  • Posted 58 days ago | Updated 8 hours ago

Overview

On Site
USD 80,001.00 - 120,000.00 per year
Full Time

Skills

IT Service Management
Adobe AIR
Program Management
Leadership
Network
Servers
Server Virtualization
Laptop
VDI
Computer Hardware
Testing
Operating Systems
Management
Backup
Problem Solving
Reporting
Regulatory Compliance
Unix
Red Hat Linux
Business Analytics
Business Analysis
GSEC
SSCP
Customer Engagement
Network Support
Splunk
Cisco
McAfee
Microsoft
Solaris
Service Design
Microsoft Windows Server
Cloud Computing
Linux
Problem Management
Authentication
LDAP
Kerberos
Active Directory
Data Storage
Microsoft Certified Professional
CompTIA
Network+
Security+
Amazon Web Services
Microsoft Azure
Mergers and Acquisitions
DoD
Security Clearance
ITIL
SAP BASIS
Information Technology
Systems Engineering
FOCUS

Job Details

Job ID: 2416043

Location: SCOTT AFB, IL, US

Date Posted: 2024-12-17

Category: Information Technology

Subcategory: IT Systems Engineer

Schedule: Full-time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: No

Minimum Clearance Required: Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None

Potential for Remote Work: No

Description

SAIC is seeking a System Engineer to support an IT Service Management effort for USTRANSCOM located at Scott Air Force Base (AFB) in Illinois. The USTC Managed Information Technology Services (MITS) contract is intended to provide strategic, technical, and program management guidance and support services to facilitate the operations and modernization of the combatant command's infrastructure, systems, and applications. This support will be provided to the USTC Command, Control, Communications & Cyber Systems Directorate (TCJ6).

The successful candidate will system engineering work to maintain, configure, and reliably operate network servers, server virtualization systems, laptops, desktops, VDI, and supporting software/hardware.

Responsibilities
  • Managing and monitoring all installed systems and infrastructure
  • Installing, configuring, testing, and maintaining operating systems, application software and system management tools
  • Proactively ensure the highest levels of systems and infrastructure availability
  • Monitor and test application performance for potential bottlenecks, identify possible solutions, and work with developers to implement those fixes
  • Maintain security, backup, and redundancy strategies
  • Participate in the design of information and operational support systems
  • Provide 2nd and 3rd level support
  • Liaise with vendors and other IT personnel for problem resolution
  • System vulnerability remediation and reporting.
  • System configuration and compliance
  • Proven working experience in installing, configuring, and troubleshooting UNIX/Linux/RedHat based environments.

This position is for Monday through Friday, normal business hours. However, employee may be required to provide after-hours and weekend support during planned or emergency events.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:
  • BA/BS and four (4) years or more experience.
  • DoD Secret Clearance.
  • One of these IAT Level II certifications: Security+ CE, CySA+ **, GICSP, GSEC, CND, SSCP.
  • A Computing Environment (CE) certification or certificate for the technical area of responsibility in either Network support/defense (e.g., Splunk, Cisco, McAfee, etc.) OR (e.g., Microsoft, Linux, Solaris, etc.).
  • Must possess competencies in installation, service design, and support in an environment that uses Microsoft Windows Server 2012/2016.
  • E xperience with Azure or AWS Cloud Environments.
  • Experience with Linux.
  • Experience with production environments.
  • Must be available to participate in on-call work on a reoccurring basis.
  • Solid troubleshooting skills and demonstrated ability of end-to-end problem management and ownership.
  • Working knowledge of authentication functions and protocols such as LDAP, Kerberos, and Active Directory.
  • Conceptual knowledge of Storage systems (SAN/NAS).
  • Any of the following IT certifications are also desirable for this position: MCP, CompTIA A+ / Network+ / Security+, AWS, Azure.

Desired Qualifications
  • MA/MS.
  • Six (6) or more years of experience.
  • DoD TS/SCI clearance.
  • ITIL V4 Foundations certification.

Target salary range: $80,001 - $120,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

Covid Policy: SAIC does not require COVID-19 vaccinations or boosters. Customer site vaccination requirements must be followed when work is performed at a customer site.


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