CareerPlan

Staff Mission Security Engineer, Build

Colorado Springs, COFull-time2026-10-08 → 2026-11-11
Security clearance required

Core

Design, build, and deploy classified IT environments (up to TS/SCI and SAPs) including facility infrastructure, power, cooling, network architecture, and cryptographic device integration for U.S. Government programs.

Role type

Staff Mission Security Engineer (Infrastructure & Build)

Builds

Classified IT environments, SCIFs, SAPFs, and secure network infrastructure

Domain

Defense & Intelligence (Space Superiority)

Deliverable

infrastructure

Required skills

Data center infrastructure design, Power distribution systems, Cooling system design, Structured cabling, Server deployment, Network architecture, Physical security implementation, Cryptographic device integration, System integration testing, As-built documentation

Preferred skills

TS/SCI clearance, Special Access Programs (SAPs) experience, DoD/IC facility experience

Technologies

VMware ESXi, Hyper-V, KVM, Windows Server, RHEL, Ubuntu, BGP, OSPF, KG-175, KG-142, TIA/EIA standards, ICD 705, DoD APL, TAA

Responsibilities

Conduct facility assessments and infrastructure readiness evaluations for classified IT deployments Design and coordinate power distribution systems for classified data center environments Design rack layouts and elevations for classified IT deployments Design and implement structured cabling systems including fiber optic backbone infrastructure Build, configure, and deploy physical and virtual servers including hardware assembly and OS installation Deploy and configure network infrastructure including switches, routers, firewalls, and boundary protection devices Deploy, configure, and integrate NSA Type 1 cryptographic devices into network architectures Create and maintain comprehensive as-built documentation including network topology diagrams and facility diagrams Support RMF and ATO activities by providing physical and environmental control implementation evidence Partner with ISSEs, ISSOs, and mission engineers to ensure physical infrastructure meets classification requirements

Seniority

Staff, hands-on IC