Site Operations Engineer

MKS2 Technologies•Aurora, CO

9d•$85,000•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Site Operations Engineer to support 24/7 operations of a mission-critical system. This role begins with a comprehensive 20‑week training program designed to develop proficiency with a complex operational environment. After training, the engineer will complete an on-the-job (OJT) checklist to earn System Controller (SC) certification and transition into a rotating 12‑hour shift schedule.

Requirements

Active TS/SCI clearance with CI polygraph (current and in-scope).
Bachelor’s degree and 4+ years of relevant experience OR 12 years of experience in lieu of a degree.
Experience working in a 24x7 operational environment.
Proficiency with Linux.
Experience using basic scripting languages (e.g., Perl, MATLAB).
Ability to complete all required training for system certification.
Ability to work collaboratively within a multi‑contractor, badge-less environment.
Strong attention to detail.
Willingness to work 12‑hour shifts.

Nice To Haves

Ability to make decisions under pressure to sustain core system operations.
Experience with hardware or software systems supporting real-time system control.
Familiarity with RF, Digital, Power, Thermal, Control, or Communication systems.
Comfortable working in Linux or comparable operating environments at the command line.
Understanding of networking protocols and technologies such as NIS/NIS+, LDAP, and NFS.
Self-motivated with strong initiative and ability to complete tasks proactively.

Responsibilities

Support 24/7 operations of a mission-critical system through 12‑hour rotating shifts.
Develop documentation, operational products, and CONOPS for continuous system operations.
Troubleshoot real-time operational issues affecting system performance.
Analyze trends in operational data and simulate products/CONOPS before deployment.
Restore systems to full operational status while ensuring system health, safety, and maximum availability.
Review or create Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for routine and anomaly events.
Develop scripts and tools to automate the operation of complex systems.
Create suites of operational products for newly delivered or updated systems.