Ground Systems Engineer
Location: Aurora, CO.
Required Clearance: Top Secret/SCI
Since 1999, ITEC has been a powerhouse in supporting mission-critical programs for the DoD and Intelligence community, building a solid reputation along the way. At ITEC, we don’t just care for our employees—we champion them with competitive salaries, an outstanding employee care program, and a benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, and a 401k.
U.S. Citizenship Mandatory: Due to our US federal government contract, candidates for this position are required to be a US Citizen and will be subject to a background investigation.
Job Description:
ITEC is looking for a talented Ground Systems Engineer to join our team. The GSE Provides real time, operational support to Air Force crews and contractor test teams for the operation and maintenance of system software and equipment (identifying system problems, trouble shooting, and correcting both software and hardware failures).
Job Responsibilities:
- Utilizes strong analytical and troubleshooting approach/skills as required.
- Performs software maintenance support for Linux, AIX, SGI, PC compatible computers, and associated switching, network, and communications circuits and equipment.
- Provides feedback to Software Depot on software problems.
- Provides limited SYBASE system administration support for multiple system databases.
- Provides limited UNIX system administration support.
- Participates in software version testing and evaluation and provides feedback to the development and test community.
- Assists Configuration Management in software upgrades and changes.
- Documents all software problems and follows up with accurate resolution. Interfaces with Air Force and contractor personnel to ensure proper operation of software and hardware and ensures the timely resolution to problems and/or deficiencies.
- Maintains Access Control and works closely with System Administrators to ensure proper system operation and that problems are resolved with minimal downtime.
- Provides maintenance and support for on-going systems, including monitoring of system performance and data backups. Identifies source of software problems and determines appropriate solutions.
- Job requires interfacing with the government customer and contractor engineers concerning hardware and software installations and developing briefings regarding system status and anomaly resolution on a regular basis.
- Must be able to travel. Shift work required.
Required Skills:
- Sec + certification
- General knowledge/skill of UNIX and/or LINUX.
- Basic knowledge of software scripting.
- Must be willing and able to work a shift schedule, which includes weekends and holidays supporting 24x7 operations.
- Position requires occasional travel to Boulder, CO and Colorado Springs, CO.
- Strong communication skills.
- Ability to work as a member of a team in a dynamic environment.
Desired Skills:
- Satellite Operations experience.
- C2 System Anomaly Resolution experience.
- Satellite Ground Systems operations experience.
- Experience with SBIRS, DSP, GEO, HEO.
- AIX, LINUX, Shell Scripting, Perl, Python.
- Sybase database.
- Strong personal interaction skills.
Recruiter: Karen Knight
ITEC is a wholly owned subsidiary of ManpowerGroup Public Sector.
