System Engineer (Security Clearance)

Society of Defense Financial Management; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

COLORADO PROFESSIONAL RESOURCES, LLC is seeking a full-time System Engineer to design, implement, and maintain complex defense-grade systems at Schriever SFB, Colorado Springs, CO. On-site responsibilities include configuration, integration, and monitoring, with a focus on reliability, security, and performance.

Cross-functional collaboration will refine system requirements and improve architecture. Responsibilities include documentation, security standards compliance, and continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Strong Systems Engineering skills including requirements analysis and system integration.
• Experience designing secure, scalable architectures.
• Hands-on system administration across OS, networks, and CM tools.
• Troubleshooting and technical support in mission-critical environments.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain complex systems for defense/space operations.
• Configure, integrate, and monitor system health; resolve issues.
• Provide end-user and project-team support; document changes.
• Ensure security standards compliance and system architecture improvements.

Skills

System engineering

Requirements analysis

System integration

Lifecycle management

Security compliance

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Secret clearance

TS/SCI eligibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/CS/IS

Tools

Configuration management tools

Operating systems

Job description

Company Description

COLORADO PROFESSIONAL RESOURCES, LLC is a defense and space company headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States. The organization supports mission-critical programs and technologies for government and defense clients. Team members contribute to projects that enhance national security and operational readiness. The company values technical excellence, integrity, and collaboration in a highly secure environment.

Role Description

This full-time System Engineer role is an on-site position based at Schriever SFB in Colorado Springs, CO. The System Engineer will design, implement, and maintain complex systems supporting defense and space operations, ensuring reliability, security, and performance. Daily responsibilities include system configuration, integration, and administration, as well as monitoring system health and resolving technical issues. The role involves troubleshooting hardware and software problems, providing technical support to end users and project teams, and collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders to refine system requirements. The System Engineer will also assist with documentation, compliance with security standards, and continuous improvement of system architecture and processes.

Qualifications

• Strong Systems Engineering skills, including requirements analysis, system integration, and lifecycle management.
• Proficiency in Systems Design, with experience developing secure, scalable, and reliable architectures.
• Hands-on System Administration experience with operating systems, networks, and configuration management tools.
• Demonstrated Troubleshooting and Technical Support abilities for complex, mission-critical environments.
• Active security clearance or eligibility to obtain and maintain one, as required by contract and regulations.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related technical field, or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of defense or aerospace systems, secure networking, and relevant industry standards is beneficial.
• Effective communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively in a high-security, on-site setting.
• Secret clearance required with the ability to obtain TS/SCI
• Self-motivated and comfortable with supporting multiple groups of developers, engineers, and testers

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Compensation Package:

• Bonus opportunities
• Hourly pay

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)
• System administration: 4 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Security+ certification (Required)

Security clearance:

• Secret (Required)

Work Location:

In person