Secret DoD Systems Engineer for F-16 Trainer Infra

Insight Global; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 83,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

HSAs and FSAs

DCFSA account options

401k with employer matching

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a Secret Systems Engineer to support a federal client in Mesa, AZ. The role focuses on system and infrastructure support within a Windows-based environment, with Linux exposure, maintaining simulators and troubleshooting networks.

Responsibilities include administering Windows Server, AD, patching and STIGs, network analysis with Wireshark, and collaboration with admins and engineers to ensure mission-critical training systems run securely and reliably.

Qualifications

• DoD 8570 IAT Level II Certification (Security+ CE or equivalent) required or able to maintain.
• Active Secret Security Clearance (or ability to maintain one).
• Bachelor's degree with 6+ years IT infrastructure, systems engineering, or systems administration; or 4+ years with a Master's; or 10+ years experience in lieu of degree.
• Strong Windows Server administration and support experience.
• Experience with system hardening, cybersecurity compliance, and 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 with Wireshark and troubleshooting connectivity issues.
• 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 admins, technicians, cybersecurity personnel, and engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Administer Windows Server environments and Active Directory.
• Maintain user accounts, permissions, and system configurations.
• Support virtualized infrastructure and simulator systems.
• Apply patches, security updates, and STIG requirements.
• Troubleshoot system, server, and network issues.
• Analyze connectivity and performance using Wireshark.
• Support network testing activities and existing infrastructure.
• Collaborate with IT staff to maintain training environment.
• Respond to trouble tickets and resolve infrastructure issues.
• Assist with configuration management and documentation.
• Support Linux/RHEL systems within the environment.

Skills

Active Secret Security Clearance

DoD 8570 IAT Level II Certification

Windows Server administration

System troubleshooting

Cybersecurity and STIGs

Patch management

Networking concepts (L2/L3)

Wireshark analysis

DoD environment collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree; 4+ years with a Master's; or 10+ years experience in lieu of degree

Tools

Wireshark

Job description

Insight Global is seeking a Secret Systems Engineer to support a federal client in Mesa, AZ. The role focuses on system and infrastructure support within a Windows-based environment, with Linux exposure, maintaining simulators and troubleshooting networks.

Responsibilities include administering Windows Server, AD, patching and STIGs, network analysis with Wireshark, and collaboration with admins and engineers to ensure mission-critical training systems run securely and reliably.