Senior Systems Engineer

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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