System Engineer - TS/SCI Clearance

Chickasaw Nation Industries, Inc.; Colorado Springs (CO); Hybrid; USD 74,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Family Planning/Fertility Assistance

STD/LTD/Basic Life/AD&D

Legal-Aid Program

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Training and Development Opportunities

Job summary

The System Engineer - Journeyman at Chickasaw Nation Industries, Inc. supports the 50th Space Communications Squadron at Schriever AFB, Colorado Springs, with enterprise and DoD infrastructure expertise.

The role requires TS/SCI eligibility and strong collaboration with government personnel to deliver secure communications solutions. Responsibilities include designing, implementing, and maintaining NIPR/SIPR, IT devices, and network systems; ensuring compliance with FAR/CFR; and providing clear

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or related field preferred.
• Minimum five years of relevant experience in enterprise/DoD systems.
• Experience with DoD systems infrastructure, configuration and troubleshooting.
• Strong documentation and communication skills; ability to work with government customers.

Responsibilities

• Integrate CNI Core Competencies into daily functions with emphasis on integrity and quality.
• Ensure compliance with applicable rules (FAR, CFR) and report violations as needed.
• Determine technical solutions for NIPR/SIPR, telephony, and red switch systems; design site support.
• Provide technical assessments and document potential impacts to government personnel.
• Interface with other contractors and agencies; deliver Monthly Activity Reports (MAR).
• Prepare, review, and update procedures for the Government work center.
• Support MOAs/MOUs/LOAs/SLAs/OLAs requiring communications capability for Schriever AFB circuits.
• Designs include system initialization, IT device configuration, troubleshooting, monitoring, security.

Skills

Top Secret/SCI eligibility

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or related field

Job description

The System Engineer - Journeyman provides support for the 50th Space Communications Squadron at Schriever AFB in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Chickasaw Nation Industries, Inc. serves as a holding company with multiple subsidiaries engaged in several lines of business ( Business Services, Health, Infrastructure and Engineering, Mission Optimization, Technology and Transportation ) for the federal government and commercial enterprises. A portion of our profits is used to support Chickasaw citizens. We are proud to support the economic development and long-term viability of the Chickasaw Nation and its people. CNI offers premium benefits eligible on the first day of hire to full time employees; (Medical - Dental – Vision), Company Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, 401(K) Immediate Vesting, Professional Development Assistance, Legal Aid Assistance Program, Family Planning / Fertility Assistance, Personal Time Off, and Observance of Federal Holidays.

As a federal contractor, CNI is a drug-free workplace and adheres to the Federal Controlled Substance Act .

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

The ability to obtain, maintain and access classified information at the Top Secret/SCI level, which requires U.S. Citizenship.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential Duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Responsible for the integration of CNI Core Competencies into daily functions, including: commitment to integrity, knowledge/quality of work, supporting financial goals of the company, initiative/motivation, cooperation/relationships, problem analysis/discretion, accomplishing goals through organization, positive oral/written communication skills, leadership abilities, commitment to Affluent Action, reliability/dependability, flexibility and ownership/accountability of actions taken.

Promotes and encourages a culture of compliance with all applicable rules (federal, state, local, Federal Acquisition Regulations, Code of Federal Regulations, Prime Contract requirements, etc.) both for themselves, their employees, and the company as a whole. Fosters an environment in which they and their employees will reportanyviolations or reasonably suspected violation of CNI policy, FAR, and/or CFR and are comfortable discussing the myriad compliance, conflict, FAR, CFR, etc. issues that arise during the performance of a government contract.

Determines technical solutions for NIPR, SIPR, Telephones and Red Switch systems. Solutions require specifications of electronic equipment, physical hardware, copper and fiber optic connectivity as well as develop, design, and implement site support.

Provides problem analysis, technical assessments and identify potential operational impacts to the 50 SCS Government personnel.

Ensures that all designed and developed technical solutions integrate with local, Air Force, and DoD architectures.

Identifies, documents and digitally stores architectural and infrastructure changes as they occur.

Interfaces with and supports other contractors and government agencies on daily basis.

Provides Monthly Activity Reports (MAR) to the COR and Government Program Manager and maintain the records IAW records management procedures.

Prepares, reviews, updates and delivers written procedures for the Government work center.

Provides design support, on behalf of the 50 SCS, for all Memorandums of Agreement (MOAs), Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs), Letters of Agreement (LOAs), Service Level Agreements (SLAs), and Operating Level Agreements (OLAs) requiring communications capability pertaining to Schriever AFB circuits.

Provides designs that include system initialization, IT device configuration, troubleshooting, monitoring, security, network protocols and network encryption.

Complies with 50 SCS established change/configuration procedures.

Provides implementation engineering, coordination, upgrade, and solution installation support.

Responsible for aiding in own self-development by being available and receptive to all training made available by the company.

Plans daily activities within the guidelines of company policy, job description and supervisor’s instruction in such a way as to maximize personal output.

Responsible for keeping own immediate work area in a neat and orderly condition to ensure safety of self and coworkers. Will report any unsafe conditions and/or practices to the appropriate supervisor and human resources. Will immediately correct any unsafe conditions to the best of own ability.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or related field is preferred, and a minimum of five (5) years relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education/experience. Experience with the development, design, and implementation of enterprise systems. Experience with DoD systems infrastructure, including configuration and troubleshooting. Experience providing technical solutions. Strong documentation and communication skills. Five (5) years’ of experience in DoD environment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. Work is primarily performed in an office environment. Regularly required to sit. Regularly required use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms to handle objects and operate tools, computer, and/or controls. Required to speak and hear. Occasionally required to stand, walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Exposed to general office noise with computers printers and light traffic.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.

EOE including Disability/Vet

The estimated pay range for this role is $74,400 to $82,500, with the final offer contingent on location, skillset, and experience.

CNI offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

Medical

Vision

401(k)

Family Planning/Fertility Assistance

STD/LTD/Basic Life/AD&D

Legal-Aid Program

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Training and Development Opportunities