IT System Engineer

Colorado Springs, CO

Full Time

Experienced

Location: Colorado Springs, CO – Schriever Space Force Base
Clearance Required: Active Secret Clearance (or higher)
Travel Required: Up to 10%

LaunchTech is seeking an IT System Engineer to support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA). This position contributes directly to the Missile Defense Space Enterprise Architecture (MDSEA) organization by designing, developing, and documenting new IT solutions that enhance enterprise efficiency, sustainability, and integration across mission systems.

What You’ll Be Doing

The IT System Engineer will:

Develop and design new IT solutions to improve the efficiency and sustainability of the MDSEA platform
Be responsible for project initiation, requirements management, task management, and development of artifacts supporting the Technical Baseline
Document system designs and develop implementation and test plans for installation by sustainment personnel
Collaborate with cybersecurity, DevSecOps, infrastructure, and application teams to ensure proper integration and compliance
Work with Project Managers to produce artifacts that support preliminary, detailed, and critical design reviews with stakeholders

What You Bring

Basic Requirements:

Must have 5, or more, years of system engineering experience
Must have 1, or more, years of experience working in a management or leadership role
Must have documented experience developing and editing Department of Defense Architecture Framework (DoDAF) or Unified Architecture Framework (UAF) products for IT systems
Must have experience designing systems for IT infrastructure elements including Identity Management, Virtualization, Storage, Network, and Compute
Must have experience decomposing complex IT systems into manageable components
Must have experience developing detailed implementation plans for new solutions and systems
Must have experience with Requirements Management and an understanding of the Systems Engineering V-Model
Must have a history of displaying troubleshooting and critical thinking skills related to IT system dependencies, impacts, and sustainability
Must have an active Secret Clearance

Desired Requirements:

Have an active Top Secret Clearance with SCI eligibility
Have a Bachelor’s degree in an IT or STEM-related field

Why LaunchTech?

LaunchTech is built on a commitment to Excellence, Period. You will contribute to mission-critical systems engineering efforts that directly support national defense and enterprise modernization.

We offer competitive benefits, including:

Medical, Dental, and Vision
401(k) with company match
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Mission-focused work with opportunities to grow
And more

Ready to Join the LaunchTech Crew?

LaunchTech is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, protected veteran status, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, pregnancy, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

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