NISSC 3 TMAC Engineer Lead (Network Engineer)

AMERICAN SYSTEMS; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 94,400 - 157,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Paid leave

Retirement plans

Education and training assistance

Job summary

A defense contractor is seeking a TMAC Engineer III to provide technical support for Test and Development Facility systems at Peterson Space Force Base. Candidates must have 7–10 years of experience in systems or network engineering and a Bachelor's degree in a related field. Responsibilities include system optimization, maintenance, and technical documentation. The position offers a salary range of $94,400 to $157,600 annually, along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of relevant experience in systems or network engineering.
• Experience with lab or testbed infrastructure setup and monitoring.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical engineering support for TDF systems and tools.
• Perform preventive maintenance and system upgrades.
• Prepare technical documentation and reports.

Skills

Technical facility operations management

Systems engineering

Technical documentation

Risk management

Project management

Continuous process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

DoD 8140 qualifying certification or equivalent

Job description

Overview

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is looking for a TMAC Engineer III (Network Engineer) to support the NISSC 3 program at Peterson Space Force Base. The role provides technical engineering support for Test and Development Facility (TDF) systems and tools, ensuring operational readiness for developmental and integration activities.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical engineering support for TDF systems and tools, including troubleshooting, configuration, and optimization to ensure system availability and performance.
• Reports to Program Manager and interfaces with government representatives.
• Drive daily performance indicators.
• Perform preventive maintenance and implement system and network upgrades to maintain operational readiness.
• Assist with the setup, monitoring, and recovery of lab infrastructure, including network, compute, storage, and associated support systems.
• Participate in test support activities and workgroups, providing engineering input to test planning, execution, and problem resolution.
• Implement technical solutions in collaboration with TMAC leadership and other technical stakeholders, ensuring alignment with mission and program requirements.
• Prepare technical documentation and reports for system and network modifications, changes, and upgrades, ensuring traceability and configuration control.
• Evaluate new engineering requirements, technologies, and solutions as needed to enhance TDF/TMAC capabilities and efficiency.
• Develop, maintain, and enforce operational checklists, local procedures, and SOPs for technical facility operations.
• Coordinate with system administrators, cybersecurity personnel, and other engineers to support integrated site operations, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement efforts.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of relevant experience in systems or network engineering, technical facility operations, or similar roles in a mission assurance or defense environment.
• Extensive experience in technical facility operations management, including support system administration, scheduling, and operations coordination.
• Demonstrated experience leading or supporting complex testing and development projects, integrating site support across multiple functional areas.
• Experience with setup, monitoring, and recovery of lab or testbed infrastructure (network, servers, storage, and associated tools).
• Proven ability to implement technical solutions in collaboration with leadership and cross‑functional teams.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, with demonstrated proficiency in activity/incident reporting, compliance documentation, and enforcement of technical procedures.
• Experience with continuous process improvement and risk management within technical operations or engineering environments.
• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, Software Engineering, or a closely related field, or equivalent DoD/Military training in systems engineering, network engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum: Active Secret clearance with eligibility to obtain TS/SCI.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• DoD 8140 qualifying certification; one or more of the following (or equivalent) is required/preferred: CSSLP, GCLD, GSEC.

Notice of Anticipated Employment Opportunities

These positions are being posted in anticipation of future employment opportunities, which may become available beginning around June 2026. Actual hiring and start dates will depend on contract award, organizational needs and other factors. Candidates may be considered for these or similar positions as opportunities arise.

Pay Transparency

The salary range for this position is USD $94,400.00 / Yr. – USD $157,600.00 / Yr. Additional compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law. The organization offers a comprehensive benefits program, including healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans, insurance programs, and education and training assistance.

EEO Statement

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