MDE (Cyber, Network & Systems)

Itsaerospace; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 140,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Itsaerospace in Colorado Springs seeks a Multi-Disciplinary Engineer (Cyber, Network & Systems) to design, integrate, secure, and sustain complex IT environments across systems engineering, network, and cybersecurity. You will support requirements, architecture design, implementation, testing, accreditation, and operations.

The role requires strong background in systems administration, network infrastructure, and cybersecurity operations, with collaboration across engineers, PMs, cybersecurity

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, information systems, cybersecurity, IT, or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of experience supporting systems engineering, network engineering, cybersecurity, or related disciplines.
• Experience working with complex enterprise IT environments.
• Strong understanding of systems integration and infrastructure design.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity principles, frameworks, and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop and analyze system requirements, architectures, and baselines.
• Design, integrate, and maintain physical and virtualized system environments.
• Perform lifecycle activities including planning, implementation, testing, deployment, and sustainment.
• Develop technical documentation, engineering diagrams, procedures, and CM artifacts.
• Support system modernization, technology refresh, and infrastructure upgrades.
• Design, configure, and maintain enterprise LAN/WAN/WLAN and cloud-connected networks.
• Troubleshoot network performance, availability, and security issues.
• Configure routers, switches, firewalls, VPNs, and network management tools.
• Implement secure network architectures per industry and government standards.
• Monitor network health and capacity for operations.
• Implement security controls per NIST RMF, NIST 800-53, STIGs, and CIS benchmarks.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments, risk analysis, and remediation.
• Support Authority to Operate (ATO) and cybersecurity compliance.

Skills

Systems administration

Network infrastructure

Cybersecurity operations

Systems engineering principles

Collaboration with engineers and PMs

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/CS/IT

Tools

Windows Server

VMware vSphere/ESXi

PowerShell

Routing & Switching

VLANs

NIST 800-53

STIGs

Vulnerability Management

SIEM

Job description

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MDE (Cyber, Network & Systems)

CORPORATE Full Time Technical Colorado Springs, CO, US

Salary Range: $140,000.00 To $165,000.00 Annually

Position Overview

The Multi-Disciplinary Engineer (Cyber, Network, & Systems) is responsible for designing, integrating, securing, and sustaining complex information technology environments across systems engineering, network engineering, and cybersecurity disciplines. This role supports the full lifecycle of enterprise and mission-critical solutions, including requirements development, architecture design, implementation, testing, accreditation, and operational support.

The ideal candidate possesses a strong technical background spanning systems administration, network infrastructure, cybersecurity operations, and systems engineering principles. This individual will collaborate with engineers, program managers, cybersecurity professionals, and stakeholders to ensure secure, reliable, and scalable solutions that meet organizational and mission requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and analyze system requirements, architectures, and technical baselines.
• Design, integrate, and maintain physical and virtualized system environments.
• Perform system lifecycle activities including planning, implementation, testing, deployment, and sustainment.
• Develop technical documentation, engineering diagrams, operating procedures, and configuration management artifacts.
• Support system modernization, technology refresh initiatives, and infrastructure upgrades.
• Design, configure, and maintain enterprise LAN, WAN, WLAN, and cloud-connected network architectures.
• Troubleshoot network performance, availability, and security issues.
• Configure and manage routers, switches, firewalls, VPNs, and network management tools.
• Implement secure network architectures in accordance with industry and government standards.
• Monitor network health and capacity to ensure operational effectiveness.
• Implement security controls in accordance with NIST RMF, NIST 800-53, STIGs, CIS Benchmarks, and organizational policies.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments, risk analysis, and remediation activities.
• Support Authority to Operate (ATO) activities and cybersecurity compliance requirements.
• Manage endpoint protection, security monitoring, incident response, and threat mitigation efforts.
• Develop and maintain security documentation including SSPs, POA&Ms, and risk assessments.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of experience supporting systems engineering, network engineering, cybersecurity, or related technical disciplines.
• Experience working with complex enterprise IT environments.
• Strong understanding of systems integration and infrastructure design.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity principles, frameworks, and best practices.

Preffered Technical Skills

• Windows Server
• VMware vSphere/ESXi
• PowerShell and scripting automation
• Routing and Switching
• VLANs
• NIST 800-53
• Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs)
• Vulnerability Management
• Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)

Preferred Certifications

One or more of the following:

• CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional)
• Security+
• Network+
• CCNA or CCNP
• CySA+
• CASP+
• Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP)

Salary Note:

• In compliance with Colorado’s Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the salary range for this role is based on education, experience, and responsibilities.

ITS, LLC. is an equal-opportunity employer to include veterans and individuals with disabilities.

U.S. Citizenship is required.

Physical Requirements:

• The work is typically performed in an office environment, which requires normal safety precautions; work may require some physical effort in the handling of light materials, boxes, or equipment.