GNOSC Mission Support Team Asset Protection Engineer

Cimarron Inc.; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) contributions

Educational reimbursement

Job summary

Cimarron Inc. is seeking a GNOSC Mission Support Team Protection Engineer to support the Missile Defense Agency at Schriever Space Force Base, CO. You will coordinateReview deconfliction and approvals across MDA/TF, FE&O, and 50 CS/CFP teams, ensuring smooth operations for high-profile flight tests and joint exercises.

The role requires active DoD clearance, U.S. citizenship, and experience in dynamic, high-stakes environments.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizens only due to facility security requirements.
• Active Secret Clearance (or higher).
• 6+ months IT or systems operations experience.
• DoD 8570.01 IAT Level II certification at time of hire.
• Experience in dynamic, high-consequence environments.

Responsibilities

• Serve as central coordinating authority for reviewing, deconflicting, and approving actions.
• Coordinate with government customers and stakeholders to prevent conflicts and mitigate test impacts.
• Work within MDIOC and base-level networks and teams to deliver facility and operational services.

Skills

Citizenship requirement

Active Secret Clearance

IT experience

Real ID / ID at hire

High-consequence environments

Education

DoD 8570.01 IAT Level II certification

Tools

MDA Helix ITSM (BMC Remedy)

SolarWinds

DoD 365 SharePoint

DISA Power BI

Job description

Position Introduction/Key Duties

Cimarron is seeking a GNOSC Mission Support Team Protection Engineer to support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) on the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES) contract at Schriever Space Force Base in the Colorado Springs, CO area.

Key Duties

• Serve as the central coordinating authority responsible for:
  • Reviewing
  • Deconflicting
  • Approving
• All work being done within the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) /Transformation Task Force (TF) network, all facility and operational service work performed by the Facilities Engineering and Operations (FE&O) team in the Missile Defense Integration and Operations Center (MDIOC), and all baselevel work executed on Schriever Space Force Base by the 50th Communications Squadron (50 CS) / Communications Focal Point (CFP).
• This coordination is conducted in close collaboration with government customers and stakeholders to prevent conflicts and mitigate potential impacts to high-profile Flight Tests (FTs), Ground Tests (GTs), and joint military exercises.

Required Skills, Experience, and Education

• Due to facility security requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for consideration at the time.
• This position requires access to federal facilities. Candidates must possess a valid, unexpired Real ID-compliant driver's license or state-issued identification card at the time of hire. If you are unsure whether your ID is Real ID-compliant, please check for the star symbol in the upper portion of your driver's license or state ID.
• Active Secret Clearance (or higher).
• 6 or more months of directly related/progressive IT experience or systems operations experience
• Demonstrated experience operating in dynamic, high-consequence operational or test environments, managing shifting mission priorities, and rapidly resolving emergent technical/scheduling conflicts.
• Active DoD 8570.01 IAT Level II certification (e.g., CompTIA Security+ CE, CCNA Security, GSEC, or SSCP) or higher at the time of hire.

Desired Skills, Experience, And Education

• Working knowledge of the ITIL framework, particularly Incident, Problem, Change, and Continual Service Improvement processes. Experience with Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) inspection processes.
• Hands-on experience utilizing MDA Helix ITSM (BMC Remedy), SolarWinds network monitoring, DoD 365 SharePoint collaboration tools, and DISA Power BI analytics environments.
• Practical knowledge and experience in network design, implementation, and routing/switching protocols and devices.
• Practical experience with DISA-mandated security tools (e.g., Assured Compliance Assessment Solution [ACAS], Host Based Security System [HBSS]), analyzing vulnerability scans, and formulating compliance reports.
• Familiar with Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) authentication and Information Security best practices in a secure government network environment.

This position is anticipated to close to applications on September 23, 2026. If the application window is extended, this posting will be updated.

Business Profile

Cimarron is a global solutions company with a strategic partnering approach to satisfying customer-driven requirements. We ensure customer success with a modern approach and experienced leadership. Driven by an entrepreneurial spirit, Cimarron is fueled by highly skilled employees, developing new innovative technologies, and delivering superior products and services. We believe in recognizing employees' worth by offering competitive salaries and benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) contributions, educational reimbursement, and much more. From company communication through Company-wide information meetings led by our President and CEO, to an Awards program designed to recognize our amazing employees and their accomplishments, you will not only feel like you are a part of a team, you will be a valued member of the Cimarron family. Cimarron is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.