Site Operations Engineer

MKS2 Technologies, LLC, an award-winning high growth small business, creates innovative and customer-centric technology solutions in the areas of Cyber Security, Instructional Design and Training, Software Engineering and IT Support Services to improve the security and well-being of our clients. Our commitment to excellence and our “Mission First” orientation has resulted in steady growth and an expanding client base across government agencies. We have employees nationwide and for the past three consecutive years were named one of the fastest growing Veteran-owned companies in the nation. Please take a moment to browse through our website and learn more about what it means to serve with MKS2.

Site Operations Engineer – Aurora, CO

Annual Salary: $85,000 - $95,000

Benefits: Full benefits package

Location: Aurora, CO (Buckley AFB – 18500 East 6th Avenue)

Schedule: 12-hour shifts, 10:30 AM–10:30 PM, 4-days on / 4-days off

Clearance Required: Active, in-scope TS/SCI with CI Polygraph

Position Overview

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.

Key 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.

Required Qualifications

- 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.

Desired Qualifications

- 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.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: MKS2 Technologies is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.