Senior Systems Engineer

Scott AFB, IL

Full Time

MITS

Experienced

Overview

DILIGENT Consulting Inc. is seeking a skilled Systems Engineer to support the Test and Integration Laboratory under the USTRANSCOM Managed Information Technology Services (MITS) contract at Scott Air Force Base. This position supports the U.S. Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) in the operations and modernization of its infrastructure, systems, and applications within the TCJ6 Directorate.

Key Responsibilities

Maintain, configure, and operate:
- Network servers
- Server virtualization systems
- Laptops, desktops, and Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI)
- Supporting hardware/software systems
Perform server and application administration including:
- User/group management, security policies, print services
- System monitoring and performance optimization
- Patch management and upgrades
Build, test, and deploy new servers and services
Monitor enterprise systems using tools to analyze logs, alerts, capacity, and resource utilization
Develop and maintain troubleshooting procedures and system documentation
Coordinate with internal and external teams (e.g., service desk, network techs)
Implement and monitor cybersecurity controls per DoD standards
Plan and perform system backups, disaster recovery, and failover strategies
Maintain inventory and configuration records
Ensure 24/7 system support availability, including on-call rotation for after-hours or weekend support

Required Qualifications

U.S. Citizenship
Active DoD Secret clearance or higher
Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS)
10+ years of relevant IT systems engineering experience
At least one IAT Level II certification (e.g., Security+, CySA+, GSEC, SSCP, etc.)
At least one Computing Environment (CE) certification for relevant platforms (e.g., Microsoft, Linux, Cisco, Splunk, McAfee)

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree (MA/MS)
ITIL V4 Foundations certification
Project Management certification (e.g., PMP, Google PM)
One of the IAM Level II certifications (e.g., CISSP, CASP+ CE, CISM, CAP, CCISO)

Why Join Us?

At DILIGENT Consulting Inc., we are mission-focused and people-driven. You'll work with a team of professionals who are passionate about delivering impactful technology services to critical U.S. defense operations. We offer competitive compensation, professional development opportunities, and a supportive team environment.

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