Senior Engineer and Site Lead
$131,600–$131,600 year
On-siteColorado Springs, Colorado, United States
Job Summary
Oversee daily system operations for the Fire Alarms Network and ICS Network at Cheyenne Mountain Space Force Station, ensuring availability, reliability, and strict compliance with Risk Management Framework requirements. Manage change control processes by reviewing and approving Methods of Procedure for system updates, while acting as the primary interface with government stakeholders. Lead incident response efforts to resolve critical issues and provide accurate documentation of system changes and compliance artifacts for internal and external audits. Guide engineering staff through cross-training initiatives to maintain operational resilience. Participate in 24/7 on-call rotations serving weekly in Primary, Secondary, and Off roles, with the ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as required.
Required Qualifications
- 7+ years' experience in systems engineering, network administration, or cybersecurity roles
- Must meet DoD 8140 Information Assurance Technical Level III requirements
- Microsoft Server certification
- *nix/BSD certification
- IDS/IPS certification
- Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain a Top-Secret clearance
- Ability to participate in 24/7 on-call rotations, serving weekly in Primary, Secondary, and Off roles for continuous coverage
- Experience with Risk Management Framework (RMF) compliance and configuration management
- Proficiency in networking (CISCO), virtualization (VMware/KVM), and operating systems (Windows, Linux)
- Familiarity with security tools such as Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS), Nessus, and SIEM platforms
- Understanding of Risk Management Framework (RMF) processes and DoD cybersecurity directives
- Expertise in configuration management principles and change control methodologies
- Knowledge of networking technologies (Cisco, OSPF, BGP), firewalls (Palo Alto), and virtualization platforms (VMware, KVM)
- Industrial Control System and Fire Alarm Reporting System administration
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills that include the ability to interact with a wide variety of key stakeholders to ensure timely responses for all communications and deliverables across all projects
- Superb planning, coordination, and organizational skills
- Results-driven with a positive attitude and a high degree of initiative and responsiveness
- Ability to multitask, meet tight deadlines, and attend to details while staying focused on key priorities and management
- Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as required
- Ability to travel up to 10%
Desired Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field preferred. Additional years of experience may be used in lieu of a degree
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