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Systems Engineer I with Security Clearance

InvictusColorado Springs, CO🇺🇸United StatesPosted Oct 5, 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This hybrid role offers a fantastic opportunity to grow your systems engineering expertise within a highly reputable company, contributing to critical projects that demand cutting-edge technical solutions. You'll thrive here if you possess strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, enjoy collaborating with stakeholders, and are eager to develop your capabilities in a dynamic, secure environment. Apply today to join a team that values innovation and professional development!

Quick Overview

Seniority
Mid Senior
Employment type
Employee
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
Colorado Springs, CO, United States
Posted
4 days ago
TCP/IP

Job Description

Title: Systems Engineer I Location: Colorado Springs, CO Clearance: TS/SCI with the ability to obtain and maintain a CI polygraph Description: Invictus, a Red River company, delivers technology and services supporting government and national security missions. We combine cleared mission expertise with enterprise engineering, technology partnerships and large-program execution in support of advanced modernization, cybersecurity, intelligence and systems integration. Our teams support complex operational environments across the U.S. and around the world, helping customers strengthen resilience, accelerate mission outcomes and deploy capabilities that meet demanding mission requirements. Learn more at www. InvictusIC.com.

Job Duties

  • Analyze user requirements, CONOPS, and system architectures to develop requirements and support system design, development, integration, and implementation across the lifecycle
  • Contribute to system architecture, engineering documentation, and planning (e.g., SEMP, integration and test plans), including feasibility studies and trade analyses
  • Support system integration, testing, interface definition, and end-to-end performance analysis, including identification and resolution of hardware/software issues
  • Collaborate with government stakeholders, program teams, and senior engineers to address technical challenges and ensure quality, accuracy, and integrity of deliverables
  • Support system lifecycle optimization and continuous improvement, including evaluation and integration of emerging technologies
  • Perform day-to-day system administration and operations, including:
  • Certificate management and secure communications
  • Virtualization support and environment maintenance
  • Application installation and configuration
  • TCP/IP, ports, protocols, and firewall management
  • Operating system administration and system troubleshooting Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited institute in a technical discipline; an additional 4 years of may be substituted in lieu of a degree
  • Minimum two (2) years of directly related technical experience
  • Experience with:
  • Systems engineering lifecycle processes (requirements, design, integration, testing)
  • System administration and networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, ports, protocols, firewalls)
  • Developing system documentation and engineering artifacts
  • Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills
  • Familiarity with virtualized environments and enterprise systems and exposure to complex, high-reliability systems or secure environments preferred
  • Current DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification and Microsoft Certified Professional (or equivalent)
  • Current active TS/SCI clearance, with the ability to obtain and maintain a CI polygraph

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veteran/Disabled

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