Senior Engineer and Site Lead

Overview

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Senior Engineer and Site Lead

Colorado Springs, CO

Are you ready to enhance your skills and build your career in a rapidly evolving business climate? Are you looking for a career where professional development is embedded in your employer’s core culture? If so, Chenega Military, Intelligence & Operations Support (MIOS) could be the place for you! Join our team of professionals who support large-scale government operations by leveraging cutting-edge technology and take your career to the next level!  

Chronos Operations (CO) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, an Alaska Native Corporation based in Anchorage, AK. Belonging to the Military, Intelligence, and Operations Support (MIOS) Strategic Business Unit (SBU), Chronos has a culture rooted in integrity, respect, and exceptional performance. Chronos is headquartered in Colorado Springs, CO, and provides mission-critical services in Advanced Analytics & AI, Software Engineering, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, and Intelligence. 

The Senior Engineer and Site Lead is responsible for overseeing operations, managing change control processes, and ensuring compliance with the Risk Management Framework (RMF) of the Fire Alarms Network (FARS) and ICS Network (CRIISP), Industrial Control Software (ICS), and servers at the Cheyenne Mountain Space Force Station.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily system operations to ensure availability, reliability, and compliance with organizational standards.
• Manage and enforce change control processes, including review and approval of Methods of Procedure for system updates and modifications.
• Ensure adherence to RMF requirements by coordinating artifact production, documentation, and audit readiness activities.
• Act as the configuration manager, maintaining accurate system baselines and configuration records.
• Serve as the primary interface with government stakeholders.
• Lead incident response efforts, ensuring timely communication and resolution of critical issues.
• Provide accurate and timely documentation of system changes, compliance artifacts, and operational reports for internal and external audits.
• Provide guidance to engineering staff, fostering cross-training and knowledge sharing to maintain operational resilience.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field preferred. Additional years of experience may be used in lieu of a degree.
• 7+ years’ experience in systems engineering, network administration, or cybersecurity roles.
• Must meet DoD 8140 Information Assurance Technical Level III requirements.
• Microsoft Server certification, *nix/BSD certification, and IDS/IPS certification at the time of start.
• Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain a Top-Secret clearance.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to participate in 24/7 on-call rotations, serving weekly in Primary, Secondary, and Off roles for continuous coverage.
• Experience with Risk Management Framework (RMF) compliance and configuration management.
• Proficiency in networking (CISCO), virtualization (VMware/KVM), and operating systems (Windows, Linux).
• Familiarity with security tools such as Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS), Nessus, and SIEM platforms.
• Understanding of Risk Management Framework (RMF) processes and DoD cybersecurity directives.
• Expertise in configuration management principles and change control methodologies.
• Knowledge of networking technologies (Cisco, OSPF, BGP), firewalls (Palo Alto), and virtualization platforms (VMware, KVM).
• Industrial Control System and Fire Alarm Reporting System administration.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills that include the ability to interact with a wide variety of key stakeholders to ensure timely responses for all communications and deliverables across all projects.
• Superb planning, coordination, and organizational skills.
• Results-driven with a positive attitude and a high degree of initiative and responsiveness.
• Ability to multitask, meet tight deadlines, and attend to details while staying focused on key priorities and management.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as required.
• Ability to travel up to 10%.
• Must demonstrate good judgment and a pragmatic approach to delivering a solution that optimizes architecture activities across company needs, business constraints, and technological realities.
• Good work ethic and active desire to learn.
• Skillful time management and organizational skills to set and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work both independently and within a team.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment to encourage collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.

How you’ll grow  

At Chenega MIOS, our professional development plan focuses on helping our team members at every level of their careers to identify and use their strengths to do their best work every day. From entry-level employees to senior leaders, we believe there’s always room to learn.  

We offer opportunities to help sharpen skills in addition to hands-on experience in the global, fast-changing business world. From on-the-job learning experiences to formal development programs, our professionals have a variety of opportunities to continue to grow throughout their careers.  

Benefits  

At Chenega MIOS, we know that great people make a great organization. We value our team members and offer them a broad range of benefits.  

Learn more about what working at Chenega MIOS can mean for you.  

Chenega MIOS’s culture  

Our positive and supportive culture encourages our team members to do their best work every day. We celebrate individuals by recognizing their uniqueness and offering them the flexibility to make daily choices that can help them be healthy, centered, confident, and aware. We offer well-being programs and continuously look for new ways to maintain a culture where we excel and lead healthy, happy lives.  

Corporate citizenship  

Chenega MIOS is led by a purpose to make an impact that matters. This purpose defines who we are and extends to relationships with our clients, our team members, and our communities. We believe that business has the power to inspire and transform. We focus on education, giving, skill-based volunteerism, and leadership to help drive positive social impact in our communities.  

Learn more about Chenega’s impact on the world.  

Chenega MIOS News- https://chenegamios.com/news/  

Tips from your Talent Acquisition Team  

We want job seekers exploring opportunities at Chenega MIOS to feel prepared and confident. To help you with your research, we suggest you review the following links:  

Chenega MIOS web site - www.chenegamios.com  

Glassdoor - https://www.glassdoor.com/Overview/Working-at-Chenega-MIOS-EI_IE369514.11,23.htm  

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/1472684/  

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/chenegamios/ 

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