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# Systems Engineer Sr - E3

- **Company:** Lockheed Martin
- **Location:** Boulder, CO, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $95,900.0 - $178,100.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Software Documentation, Databases, System Configuration, Linux, Network Administration, Shell Script, System Software, SC Clearance
- **Published:** August 29, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9127379/systems-engineer-sr-e3

## About the Role

* Final Secret clearance with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI clearance
 * Knowledge/experience in Linux
 * Must be able to support 24x7 operations environment
 * Security+ certification (or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire)
 * System troubleshooting skills
 * Strong interpersonal communication skills
 * Ability to work as a member of a team in a dynamic environment

Desired Skills

 * Active TS/SCI security clearance
 * Experience with Linux shell scripting
 * Background in technology, engineering, software, hardware, system, or network administration
 * Satellite systems experience
 * Experience with large complex systems
 * System documentation and program lifecycle experience

## Description

* Provide real time, operational support to various teams for the operation and maintenance of Ground and Space system software and equipment
 * Ensure system Ground and Space functionality during operations and testing environments
 * Provide system maintenance support for a large system of computers (Linux environment), associated switching, network, communication circuits, and equipment
 * Identify system problems, perform troubleshooting, correcting, and documenting both software and hardware failures
 * Support daily system configuration management during operations and system upgrades/modifications
 * Ensure inter-system capabilities with multiple Remote Ground Stations including Satellite Control Network
 * Provide limited database system administration
 * Provide operations subject matter expertise to technical working groups
 * Participate in Ground and Space anomaly resolution working groups
 * Analyze and validate system performance
 * Thoroughly document system deficiencies
 * Provide technical recommendations and guidance to Ground and Satellite operators during system failures and recovery
 * Monitor and recover, if necessary, software and database synchronization between primary and backup operations centers
 * Collaborate closely with internal/external technical engineering operations teams
 * Troubleshoot system anomalies when external customers endure data outages


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