System Engineer II – Mission-Critical Systems, TS SCI

Independent Software, Inc.; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

401(k) with matching

Paid time off

Training opportunities

Job summary

Independent Software in Anchorage, Alaska is seeking a System Engineer Level 2 to design, administer, maintain, and optimize company computer systems in a mission-focused environment. The role spans across system architecture, hardware, software, networking, and operations support to ensure reliability and security.

You will troubleshoot issues, perform installations and upgrades, support users, conduct audits, and help plan enhancements to existing environments while collaborating with

Qualifications

• Strong Systems Administration experience.
• Experience with Systems Architecture.
• Experience troubleshooting computer hardware, software, and network issues.
• Experience installing, configuring, maintaining, and upgrading computer systems.
• Experience monitoring and optimizing system performance.
• Knowledge of workstation/server security, data integrity, backup, and recovery practices.
• Ability to provide technical support to users and work effectively with technical teams.
• Strong troubleshooting, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and define system architectures for new and existing computer systems.
• Configure, maintain, and support computer systems, hardware, software, and network components.
• Troubleshoot hardware, software, and network issues.
• Install and upgrade operating systems and layered software packages.
• Monitor, tune, and optimize systems for performance and reliability.
• Maintain workstation and server data integrity using established solutions.
• Support system backups, database archive operations and data recoverability.
• Conduct hardware and software audits to ensure compliance with standards.
• Ensure system performance and security meet requirements.
• Evaluate existing systems and assist with long-term planning.
• Provide technical support and training to end users.
• Provide guidance to less-experienced technical personnel.

Skills

Sys admin

Systems architecture

Troubleshooting

OS install/upgrade

Performance tuning

Security & backup

User support

Communication

Education

Bachelors + 14y exp

HS diploma + 19y exp

Job description

Independent Software in Anchorage, Alaska is seeking a System Engineer Level 2 to design, administer, maintain, and optimize company computer systems in a mission-focused environment. The role spans across system architecture, hardware, software, networking, and operations support to ensure reliability and security.

You will troubleshoot issues, perform installations and upgrades, support users, conduct audits, and help plan enhancements to existing environments while collaborating with