Systems Engineer.

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.  

SAIC 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.