System Engineer (Security Clearance)

COLORADO PROFESSIONAL RESOURCES, LLC; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

COLORADO PROFESSIONAL RESOURCES, LLC in Colorado Springs is seeking a full-time System Engineer to design, implement, and maintain complex defense and space systems at Schriever SFB. The role emphasizes reliability, security, and performance in a highly secure environment.

You will configure and integrate systems, monitor health, troubleshoot issues, and provide technical support to project teams while ensuring compliance with security standards and documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical field, or equivalent experience.
• Strong systems engineering and lifecycle management skills.
• Experience with secure, scalable, and reliable architectures.
• Hands-on system administration across OS, networks, and configuration tools.
• Active security clearance or eligibility to obtain one, TS/SCI preferred.
• Excellent communication and collaboration in high-security, on-site environments.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain complex defense and space systems.
• Configure, integrate, and administer system components.
• Monitor system health and troubleshoot hardware and software issues.
• Provide technical support to end users and project teams.
• Ensure compliance with security standards and contribute to architecture improvements.

Skills

Systems engineering

System integration

Troubleshooting

Technical support

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Equivalent experience

Tools

Configuration management tools

Operating systems

Networks

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

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• 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)