Operations Engineer (FLITE + FORGE Operations Integration)

Primary Location: Buckley Space Force Base (SFB)

Clearance: TS/SCI (required)

Employment Type: Full-time, Contract Support

Contingency: This position is contingent upon contract award

About ITSC

ITSC Secure Solutions is a mission-focused small business committed to delivering superior services and high-quality technical solutions to our government customers. Guided by our core values-Integrity Through Service and Commitment-ITSC places integrity, technical excellence, and customer success at the forefront of everything we do. Our team-oriented culture values expertise, accountability, and continuous improvement while supporting critical national security missions.

Position Overview

ITSC is seeking an Operations Engineer to provide journeyman-level operational engineering support to FORGE facilities and computer hardware at Missile Warning operational sites. This role supports day-to-day operations integration activities and ensures infrastructure, systems, and supporting technologies remain aligned with mission requirements.

The Operations Engineer must be familiar with the technologies and technical programs that interface with Missile Warning systems and work closely with engineering, integration, and operations teams to support sustained mission readiness.

Impact of the Role

The Operations Engineer supports continuous mission readiness by ensuring FORGE facilities and operational systems remain properly integrated and functional. This role contributes to system availability, infrastructure reliability, and effective coordination between operations and engineering teams at the operational site level.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide operational engineering support for FORGE facilities and computer hardware at operational sites
• Support integration and sustainment of infrastructure supporting Missile Warning operations
• Assist with monitoring, troubleshooting, and coordination of operational systems
• Coordinate with engineering and integration teams to resolve operational issues
• Support site readiness activities and infrastructure alignment with mission needs
• Maintain awareness of technical programs interfacing with Missile Warning systems
• Participate in operational reviews, working groups, and coordination meetings as required

Compensation

$150,000.00 - $190,000.00

Salary is commensurate with experience, qualifications, and contract requirements

Benefits

ITSC offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the well-being, professional growth, and work-life balance of our employees. Benefits may include:

• Competitive compensation packages
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• Supplemental insurance plans, including:

o Accident Insurance

o Hospital Indemnity Insurance

o Critical Illness Insurance

o TRICARE Supplemental Plans (for eligible participants)

• Paid time off and company holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan options
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Supportive, mission-focused team environment

Why ITSC

At ITSC, you will have the opportunity to work alongside highly skilled professionals supporting critical national defense missions. We foster a collaborative environment where expertise is valued, innovation is encouraged, and every team member plays a role in delivering mission success.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

ITSC Secure Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

ITSC is committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment and to fostering an inclusive environment where all employees are treated with dignity and respect.

Required Knowledge & Technical Expertise

• Systems engineering fundamentals

• Requirements development and traceability

• Hardware and software integration support

• System Verification & Validation (V&V) concepts

• FORGE enterprise environments

• IPT coordination and cross-team collaboration

• Government SEIT coordination processes

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience supporting DoD, Missile Warning, or space system engineering efforts

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, science, or a related technical discipline

• Demonstrated experience supporting systems engineering activities

• Ability to work collaboratively within IPT and enterprise environments

• Active TS/SCI clearance