Systems Engineer (TS/SCI Clearance)

MKS2 Technologies • Aurora, CO

15d • $125,000 - $150,000 • Onsite

About The Position

This program supports the design and modernization of mission-critical satellite command and control ground systems . The Senior Platform Linux Engineer will play a key role in designing, developing, and implementing the Front End Processor (FEP) environment that serves as the interface between satellite systems and ground terminal equipment. This position involves both hands-on technical engineering and collaboration across multidisciplinary teams , ensuring secure, reliable, and high-performing FEP solutions in Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) environments. This role is 100% on-site in Aurora, Colorado , with occasional travel (up to 10%) to customer sites for configuration, integration, and testing support.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) — preferably in Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Physics .
• 5+ years of experience supporting on-premises RHEL-based infrastructure design and implementation .
• Strong background designing integrated systems including network, compute, and specialized FEP hardware .
• Experience configuring and maintaining cryptographic equipment in secure environments.
• Active TS/SCI with CI Polygraph clearance required on start date (U.S. citizenship required).

Nice To Haves

• Experience verifying and hardening systems in accordance with Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) .
• Advanced Linux CLI development and automation experience.
• Experience designing and implementing secure network architectures .
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies and SAFe Agile processes .
• Experience performing automated infrastructure testing across large systems.
• Experience with hardware setup and configuration , including network time protocol (NTP) management.
• Hands-on experience configuring and maintaining cryptologic equipment .
• Background in systems integration, infrastructure validation, and hardware testing .

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement Front End Processor (FEP) systems, including both software-based (SoftFEP) and hardware-based solutions.
• Configure and implement Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) environments, developing scripts for automation, configuration, and troubleshooting.
• Design and maintain integrated network, compute, and storage systems for mission operations.
• Develop test and integration configurations, optimizing FEP system performance across environments.
• Provide technical guidance on FEP resource allocation , utilization, and hardware configuration.
• Configure and manage network connectivity , perform system diagnostics , and operate hardware/software simulation tools .
• Support maintenance, verification, and test activities in both factory and operational environments .
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams, including systems, software, and network engineers, to ensure integration consistency and mission assurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level