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Job overview
SAIC is hiring a Systems Engineer. SAIC is seeking a Systems Engineer to support an IT Service Management effort for USTRANSCOM at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. The role involves maintaining, configuring, and operating network servers, server virtualization systems, laptops, desktops, VDI, and supporting software/hardware. This position contributes to the modernization of the combatant command’s infrastructure, systems, and applications.
Key focus areas include Manage and monitor all installed systems and infrastructure, Install, configure, test, and maintain operating systems, application software and system management tools, and Proactively ensure the highest levels of systems and infrastructure availability.
Successful candidates bring BA/BS, 4+ Years Experience, and DoD Secret Clearance. Important skills include System Engineering, Network Servers, Server Virtualization Systems, Laptops, Desktops, and VDI.
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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:
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Managing and monitoring all installed systems and infrastructure
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Installing, configuring, testing, and maintaining operating systems, application software and system management tools
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Proactively ensure the highest levels of systems and infrastructure availability
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Monitor and test application performance for potential bottlenecks, identify possible solutions, and work with developers to implement those fixes
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Maintain security, backup, and redundancy strategies
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Participate in the design of information and operational support systems
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Provide 2nd and 3rd level support
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Liaise with vendors and other IT personnel for problem resolution
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System vulnerability remediation and reporting
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System configuration and compliance
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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:
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BA/BS and four (4) years or more experience
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DoD Secret Clearance
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One of these IAT Level II certifications: Security+ CE, CySA+ **, GICSP, GSEC, CND, SSCP
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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.)
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Must possess competencies in installation, service design, and support in an environment that uses Microsoft Windows Server 2012/2016
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Experience with Azure or AWS Cloud Environments
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Experience with Linux
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Experience with production environments
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Must be able to work independently and as part of a team
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Must be available to participate in on-call work on a reoccurring basis
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Solid troubleshooting skills and demonstrated ability of end-to-end problem management and ownership
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Excellent written and oral communication skills
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Working knowledge of authentication functions and protocols such as LDAP, Kerberos, and Active Directory
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Conceptual knowledge of Storage systems (SAN/NAS)
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Any of the following IT certifications are also desirable for this position: MCP, CompTIA A+ / Network+ / Security+, AWS, Azure
Desired Qualifications:
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MA/MS
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Six (6) or more years of experience
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DoD TS/SCI clearance
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ITIL V4 Foundations certification
Target salary range: $40,001 - $80,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.
REQNUMBER: 2615080
SAIC is a premier technology integrator, solving our nation's most complex modernization and systems engineering challenges across the defense, space, federal civilian, and intelligence markets. Our robust portfolio of offerings includes high-end solutions in systems engineering and integration; enterprise IT, including cloud services; cyber; software; advanced analytics and simulation; and training. We are a team of 23,000 strong driven by mission, united purpose, and inspired by opportunity. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $6.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For information on the benefits SAIC offers, see Working at SAIC. EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability
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