Unix System Enginer

  • SCOTT AFB, IL
  • Posted 27 days ago | Updated 10 hours ago

Overview

On Site
USD 75,001.00 - 100,000.00 per year
Full Time

Skills

IT service management
Microsoft Windows Server
Information Technology
Program management
Systems engineering
Server virtualization
Operating systems
Problem solving
Red Hat Linux
Security+
Network Support
Service design
Problem management
Active Directory
Data storage
Network+
Unix
Security clearance
Adobe AIR
Operations
Network
Servers
Laptop
VDI
Computer hardware
Management
Testing
Backup
Design
Research and development
Reporting
Regulatory Compliance
Business analytics
DoD
Customer engagement
GSEC
SSCP
Splunk
Cisco
McAfee
Microsoft
Linux
Solaris
Microsoft Azure
Amazon Web Services
Cloud computing
SAP BASIS
Communication
Authentication
LDAP
Kerberos
Microsoft Certified Professional
CompTIA
Policies
FOCUS

Job Details

Job ID: 2406866

Location: SCOTT AFB, IL, US

Date Posted: 2024-05-14

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

The National Security Customer Group of 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

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.

Experience with Azure or AWS Cloud Environments.

Experience with Linux.

Experience with production environments.

Must be able to work independently and as part of a team.

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.

Excellent written and oral communication skills.

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.


Target salary range: $75,001 - $100,000. 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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