Diagnostic Software Engineer

Mitchell Martin Inc.
San Antonio, Texas, United StatesContract$34–$44Posted Sep 16, 2026

About the role

Diagnostic Software Engineer - San Antonio, TX - Contract W2 - $34-44 per HR

Description

This position involves working onsite in a regional security operations center, focusing on diagnosing and resolving complex issues in production environments. This contract role requires expertise in systems troubleshooting and scripting, while working closely with engineering and operations teams to improve system reliability and support infrastructure operations.

Key Responsibilities

Troubleshoot systems, applications, networking, and server hardware issues.

Analyze logs to identify and resolve root causes.

Support production environments and infrastructure reliability initiatives.

Develop and maintain technical documentation and troubleshooting procedures.

Create automation scripts using generic scripting languages.

Qualifications

3 years of experience in Linux administration.

1 year of server hardware troubleshooting experience.

Strong understanding of networking fundamentals and models.

Experience analyzing system and application logs.

Proficiency with scripting languages.

Core Technologies

Linux | Containerization | Networking | Scripting | Monitoring Tools

Contact Authorization

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Benefits

Learn more about our benefits offerings here (https://www.mitchellmartin.com/careers/benefits-perks)

Onboarding Expectations

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EEO Statement

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Responsibilities

  • Troubleshoot systems, applications, networking, and server hardware issues.
  • Analyze logs to identify and resolve root causes.
  • Support production environments and infrastructure reliability initiatives.
  • Develop and maintain technical documentation and troubleshooting procedures.
  • Create automation scripts using generic scripting languages.

Qualifications

  • 3 years of experience in Linux administration.
  • 1 year of server hardware troubleshooting experience.
  • Strong understanding of networking fundamentals and models.
  • Experience analyzing system and application logs.
  • Proficiency with scripting languages.

Skills mentioned

DebuggingDevOpsLinuxContainerizationAutomationShell ScriptingTCP/IPSystems EngineeringIncident ResponsePerformance Optimization

About Mitchell Martin Inc.

Mitchell Martin Inc. (MMI) is one of the largest employee-owned staffing firms in the U.S., specializing in IT, healthcare, healthcare IT, accounting and finance, and professional services. Since 1984, we’ve earned a reputation for connecting top talent with forward-thinking companies spanning all industries, ensuring the right fit for every role. At MMI, we know staffing is about more than filling positions—it’s about fostering meaningful connections that drive growth, innovation, and success. We operate nationwide, with offices across the U.S. and an international presence in India and the Philippines, enabling us to deliver tailored solutions wherever they’re needed. Our expertise spans everything from IT specialties like cloud computing, cybersecurity, data science, Ai / robotics, software engineering to healthcare, finance, legal, and beyond. Whether it’s a short-term contract, a permanent placement, or building a full project team, we combine cutting-edge technology with a people-first approach to help our clients and candidates succeed.

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