System Engineer

Required Skills & Experience

-Active Secret Security Clearance (or ability to maintain one)

-DoD 8570 IAT Level II Certification (Security+ CE or equivalent)

-6+ years of relevant IT infrastructure, systems engineering, or systems administration experience with a Bachelor's degree; 4+ years with a Master's; or 10+ years of experience in lieu of a degree

-Strong Windows Server administration and support experience

-Experience troubleshooting and maintaining enterprise IT infrastructure and multi-user systems

-Experience with system hardening, cybersecurity compliance, and Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs)

-Experience with software installation, patch management, security updates, and configuration management

-Understanding of Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking concepts

-Experience analyzing network traffic and troubleshooting connectivity issues using Wireshark or similar tools

-Experience supporting and troubleshooting networked environments, servers, and infrastructure systems

-Ability to work in a classified DoD environment and support mission-critical training systems

-Ability to collaborate with systems administrators, technicians, cybersecurity personnel, and engineering teams

Job Description

Insight Global is seeking a Secret Systems Engineer to support a federal client in Mesa, AZ. This person will support the F-16 Mission Tactics Trainer environment, ensuring the simulator infrastructure remains operational, secure, and compliant. While the title is Network Engineer, the day-to-day is more focused on systems and infrastructure support within an existing Windows-based environment, with some Linux exposure and network troubleshooting responsibilities. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

-Administer and support Windows Server environments.

-Maintain Active Directory, user accounts, permissions, and system configurations.

-Support virtualized infrastructure and simulator systems.

-Apply patches, security updates, STIG requirements, and cybersecurity controls.

-Troubleshoot system, server, and network issues impacting simulator operations.

-Analyze connectivity and network performance issues using tools such as Wireshark.

-Support existing network infrastructure and assist with network testing activities.

-Work with system administrators, technicians, and engineers to maintain the training environment.

-Respond to trouble tickets and resolve infrastructure-related issues.

-Assist with configuration management and documentation.

-Support occasional Linux/RHEL systems within the environment.

Compensation:

$60/hr-$65/hr

Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.