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Systems Engineer
Location
Scott Afb, IL, United States
Experience
Mid
Posted
Jul 30, 2026
Apply by
August 29, 2026
Applicants
0
Early applicantEasy applyFull-timeWork from Office
Job 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.
- 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.
Desired Qualifications
- MA/MS
- Six (6) or more years of experience
- DoD TS/SCI clearance
- ITIL V4 Foundations certification
### About the Company
[SAIC®](http://www.saic.com/) is a premier mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, intelligence, and civilian markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services, and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.
We are approximately 23,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.3 billion. For more information, visit [saic.com](http://www.saic.com/). For ongoing news, please visit our [newsroom](http://www.saic.com/who-we-are/newsroom/).
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and monitor installed systems and infrastructure
- Install, configure, test, and maintain operating systems and application software
- Ensure highest levels of systems and infrastructure availability
- Monitor and test application performance to identify and resolve bottlenecks
- Maintain security, backup, and redundancy strategies
- Participate in the design of information and operational support systems
- Provide 2nd and 3rd level technical support
- Liaise with vendors and IT personnel for problem resolution
- Perform system vulnerability remediation and reporting
- Ensure system configuration and compliance
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree
Skills Required
UNIXLinuxRedHatMicrosoft Windows Server 2012Microsoft Windows Server 2016AzureAWSLDAPKerberosActive DirectorySANNASSplunkCiscoMcAfeeMicrosoftSolarisIndependent workTeamworkTroubleshootingProblem managementWritten communicationOral communication
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