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Site Operations Engineer - Aurora, CO - Active TS/SCI with CI Poly required Information Technology

SOC LLC
United States, Colorado, Aurora
Jan 29, 2026
Site Operations Engineer needed for a contract opportunity with SOC's client to work onsite in Aurora, CO. Contract Length: 6+ Months, possible conversion to FTE *Must have an active TS/SCI clearance with CI Poly to be considered for this role.* Job Description: Our Client is currently seeking a Site Operations Engineer that will be based out of Aurora, CO. The selected candidate will join as a member of an Operations and Maintenance (O&M) program supporting 24/7 operations of a critical system. This position includes a comprehensive 20-week training course providing knowledge of a complex operational system. Upon completion of training, the employee will perform a set of 12-hour shifts and the on-the-job (OJT) checklist to earn their System Controller (SC) certification. This Site Operations Engineer will be responsible for: Supporting 24/7 operations of a mission critical system by working 10:30AM-10:30PM (12-hour) shifts, 4-days on/4-days off Development of products and CONOPS for the 24/7 operation of a mission critical system Troubleshooting of real-world operations issues Trending of operational data and simulation of products and CONOPS prior to transition to operations Returning systems to an operational state, ensuring health and safety of the systems while maximizing mission availability Review or develop standard operating procedures that are executed real time on the operational system for standard events and anomaly recoveries. Develop scripts and products to automate the operation of complex systems Develop suites of operational products for newly delivered systems Requirements: An active and in-scope U.S. TS/SCI security clearance with C.I. polygraph. 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 in Linux Proficiency with basic scripting languages such as Perl or Matlab Ability to complete necessary training to perform the job Ability to work within a multi-contractor "badge-less" team environment Exceptional attention to detail Willingness to work 12-hour shifts Desired Qualifications: Ability to make decisions under high pressure to sustain basic system operations. Experience with hardware and/or software systems used for real-time system control. Experience with Radio Frequency (RF), Digital, Power, Thermal, Control and/or Communication systems design and operational use. Comfortable working with Linux or other OS' at the command interface level. Knowledge of networking protocols, NIS/NIS+, LDAP & NFS. Self-motivating with the ability to proactively complete assigned tasks Employment Prerequisites The following requirements must be met to be eligible for this position: successful completion of a background investigation and drug urinalysis. SOC, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer, EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability. Note: Any pay ranges displayed are estimations, which may have been provided by job boards. Actual pay is determined by an applicant's experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications as listed in the job description. All qualified applicants are welcome to apply. #INDSOC Estimated Min Rate: $40.91 Estimated Max Rate: $58.44