System Integration Engineer – NISSC – COS

Position Title:

System Integration Engineer

Location:

Colorado Springs, Colorado
Relocation Assistance:
None available at this time
Remote/Telework: NO – Not available for this position
Clearance Type:
Secret

Shift: Day Shift

Travel Required:

Up to 10% of the time

Our NORAD Operations Group selected by the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center’s Strategic Warning and Surveillance Systems Division for Operations, Maintenance, and Sustainment (OM&S) of critical mission systems for the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) Cheyenne Mountain Complex (NCMC), we support the Integrated Tactical Warning/Attack Assessment (ITW/AA) and Space Support Contract II (NISSC II). Since 2020, through the (ITW/AA) and Space Support Contract II (NISSC II), has provided:
Operations, maintenance, and Sustainment of current and legacy systems for the surveillance and cataloging of manmade objects in space. Mitigation of orbital conflicts. Threat warnings and control from airborne, land-based, and space-based systems for threat activities. Operations and maintenance of classified communications. Software development and integration. NISSC II supports the classified communications and processing for Command and Control (C2) capability and legacy space C2 systems located at:
Cheyenne Mountain Space Force Station (CMSFS), Colorado;
Peterson Space Force Base (PSFB), Colorado;
Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska;
Vandenberg Space Force Base, California;
Numerous sensor and forward operator sites around the world.

• The System Integration Engineer supports North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) on the Integrated Tactical Warning/Attack Assessment (ITW/AA) and Space Support Contract II (NISSC II).
• Be responsible for developing strategic procedures and upgrades, improving network infrastructures, and managing systems configuration.
• Analyze the system’s operation and its efficiency to support mission‑capable functions and deliverable.
• Maintain the safety and security of the networks and system infrastructure ensuring its accuracy and smooth navigation for operational use, especially preventing unauthorized access and ensuring the systems operate in a predictable manner.
• Must have excellent knowledge of the technology industry and the latest trends, as well as a strong command of programming languages and system codes.

This position will be filled and work onsite at Colorado Springs, Colorado. Resumes, in month and year format, must be submitted with application in order to be considered for the position. The selected candidate may be assigned as one of our teammate companies.

• Be able to work in a team environment.
• Must be DOD 8570 Baseline Compliant (Comp Tia Security +) and hold a professional level certification (ex. VCP, CCNP, and MCSE).
• Required Minimum Years of
  
  Experience:
  
  5+ years performing system administration related job functions OR project management/leadership experience.
• 6 years or more of general work experience.
• Significant experience in installing, configuring, and troubleshooting Microsoft, Linux, and VMware environments.
• Must have Secret security clearance and willing to travel.

• Installing/Provisioning/Troubleshooting complex Enterprise systems, applications and software (COTS/GOTS).
• Complete documentation, drawings, and instructions for customers.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Significant relevant experience in supporting the sustainment of NISSC mission systems/subsystems.
• Experience with other relevant missions surrounding the NORAD Northcom, Air and Space missile and legacy Space.
• Experience working in Agile environments.
• 3 or more years of experience in software development – understanding the development process from end-to-end (use of git, package managers, remote repositories, branching strategies, scripting, and dependency management).
• Experience with Linux command line tools (CLI) and VMware environments.

This position is expected to pay $135,000-$140,000 annually; depending on experience, education, and any certifications that are directly related to the position. The compensation range or hourly rate listed…