Information Technology (IT) Systems Engineer

Aleut Career•Vandenberg, CA

About The Position

Aleut is seeking a qualified and experienced Information Technology (IT) Systems Engineer to support the 55th Training Squadron (55 TRS). In this role, the IT Systems Engineer is responsible for managing, operating, sustaining, and securing all IT systems supporting 55 TRS operations. This role provides full lifecycle IT services including systems engineering, network administration, cybersecurity, help desk oversight, configuration management, and long-term technical planning across classified and unclassified environments. The IT Systems Engineer ensures high-quality, measurable performance aligned with industry best practices and Government directives. WORK STARTS 27 APRIL

Requirements

Security+ certification (DoD 8570 compliant)
Active or current Top-Secret clearance and SCI eligibility required.
Minimum three (3) years of experience with:
Microsoft Office Suite
Symantec Backup Exec, Endpoint Protection, and Ghost
WSUS
Windows Server
Windows 11 client systems
Active Directory
DNS/DHCP
Web Application Security Project (WASP)
Enterprise vulnerability management tools

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting classified networks (NIPR/SIPR/JWICS)
Strong leadership and customer service skills
Experience in DoD/Air Force environments
Knowledge of configuration management and lifecycle logistics

Responsibilities

Network & Systems Administration Manage NIPR, SIPR, and potential JWICS networks.
Support 157+ towers, physical and virtual servers (UNCLASSIFIED, Secret, potential TS), peripherals, and VTC systems.
Perform system administration, patching, upgrades, backups, and preventative maintenance.
Troubleshoot and document system failures and maintain network design documentation.
Test and evaluate new hardware/software for compatibility and integration.
Help Desk & Customer Support Serve as the consolidated IT focal point.
Oversee walk-up, phone, and email support.
Track tickets, outages, and maintenance actions through resolution.
Conduct trend analysis and provide performance reporting.
Meet regularly with users to assess mission requirements.
Cybersecurity & Compliance Ensure compliance with DoD and Air Force cybersecurity directives.
Support Certification & Accreditation (C&A) processes.
Conduct vulnerability scanning, risk analysis, audit log reviews, and patch management.
Maintain security baselines and support incident investigations.
Manage COMSEC materials and cryptographic equipment.
Configuration & Asset Management Maintain hardware/software inventory and configuration management database.
Track software licensing and asset accountability (ADPE, SBSS, DRMO).
Support AFWAY procurement and five-year technical refresh planning.
Coordinate warranty repairs and vendor maintenance contracts.
Strategic Planning & Lifecycle Management Develop long-term IT modernization and upgrade plans.
Conduct industry research and recommend cost-effective technical solutions.
Support systems architecture planning and infrastructure integration.
Provide acquisition support and lifecycle cost-benefit analysis.