JOB TITLE: Systems Engineer
LOCATION: Littleton, CO or Sunnyvale, CA
PAY RATE: $90-100/hour
We are a national aerospace and defense staffing agency seeking highly qualified candidates for a position with a top-tier client.
Job Details:
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Job Type: Contract (12 months with potential for extension)
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Clearance: TS/SCI Clearance with CI Poly (required before start).
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Industry: Aerospace / Defense / Aviation
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Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision (Cigna)
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Perks: Bonus potential + Priority access via Tier 1 supplier
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Openings Nationwide: Thousands of opportunities across the U.S.
Qualifying Questions:
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Are you a U.S. person as defined under ITAR regulations?
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Do you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role?
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Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary?
Summary:
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Support classified IT operations for the Space IT Applications team in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
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Participate in the full application deployment lifecycle: requirements, design, implementation, integration, installation, and testing.
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Deploy and sustain applications within classified environments.
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Maintain, debug, and support existing systems and interfaces.
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Serve as a liaison between classified programs and unclassified applications.
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Must be able to obtain required security clearance.
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Position located in Littleton, CO or Sunnyvale, CA.
Requirements:
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TS/SCI Clearance with CI Poly (required before start).
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CompTIA Security+ or other DoD IAT Level II certification (or ability to obtain within 90 days).
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Experience troubleshooting complex technical issues at the application layer.
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Background working in enterprise environments (compute, storage, network, database).
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Ability to quickly learn new technical skills in a team setting.
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Strong written and verbal communication skills.
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Self-starter with the ability to work independently.
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Strong prioritization skills and ability to deliver excellent customer support.
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Experience working with databases (MySQL, MongoDB, Oracle, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, etc.) and SQL.
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Must be a U.S. Citizen (as defined by ITAR).
Desired Skills:
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Familiarity with agile development and DevOps practices.
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Experience with scripting/programming languages (C#, Java, Bash, etc.).
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Experience deploying enterprise applications (Jira, Confluence, GitLab, Teamwork Cloud, Tableau).
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Experience with containerization and Kubernetes.
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Familiarity with Ansible.
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Experience with NAS systems.
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Experience managing compute environments (VMware, Hyper-V, OpenShift).
About Us:
The Structures Company is a premier national aerospace and defense staffing agency specializing in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements. We deliver expert workforce solutions across engineering, IT, production, maintenance, and support roles.
As trusted partners to major aerospace OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, we connect professionals with opportunities to grow and excel in the aviation and aerospace industries.
Eligibility Requirements:
Must be a U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) to comply with ITAR regulations.
Keywords: aerospace, aviation, engineering, maintenance, aircraft design, defense
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