Tier 3 System Sustainment Engineer

TekSynap$100K — $150K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of Tier 2/Tier 3 technical support in mission-critical AV or IT systems.
  • Proficient in diagnosing system issues and implementing configuration changes.
  • Strong background in systems sustainment and engineering support for multimedia systems.
  • CompTIA Security+, Crestron Master Programmer or Extron EAP certification required.
  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field, or equivalent experience.
  • Active Top Secret/SCI with CI polygraph clearance required.

Responsibilities

  • Recommend and purchase hardware/software and manage installations.
  • Develop and enforce policies for computing resource usage.
  • Provide Tier 2/Tier 3 engineering support for AV systems for the NRO.
  • Diagnose and resolve complex AV and collaboration system incidents.
  • Implement documented configuration changes and manage change processes.
  • Maintain system inventory records of multimedia assets.
  • Coordinate with vendors for advanced troubleshooting and repairs.
  • Provide on-site technical support for live events and sensitive meetings.
  • Ensure compliance with government security protocols and policies.
  • Participate in after-hours support rotation for critical issues.

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 401K retirement plan.
  • Life insurance coverage.
  • Short-term and long-term disability plans.
  • Paid vacation time and holidays.
Full Job Description
Responsibilities & Qualifications

In this position you will monitor, manage, maintain system functionality and resources, AV/VTC/Multimedia infrastructure, and maintain operating efficiency. Perform overall systems and security support functions, including identifying and performing programming/software updates, troubleshooting, specifying replacement and upgrades for hardware. Other duties may include setting up administrator accounts, maintaining system documentation, tuning system performance, installing system wide software and allocating mass storage space. You will also interact with users and evaluate vendor products. 

 

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Makes recommendations to purchase hardware and software, coordinates installation and provides backup recovery.
  • Develops and monitors policies and standards for allocation related to the use of computing resources.
  • Provide Tier 2/Tier 3 sustainment and engineering support for AV and multimedia systems in support of the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO).
  • Diagnose and resolve complex incidents and problems across AV, video conferencing, and collaboration systems.
  • Develop, test, and implement configuration-baseline changes; ensure changes are documented and approved per-change management processes.
  • Maintain and update system inventory records on the Multimedia System List (MSL) or equivalent configuration-managed asset list.
  • Perform system upgrades, patches, and preventive maintenance to ensure availability and compliance with security standards.
  • Coordinate with OEM/vendor (Tier 4) support for advanced troubleshooting and repairs.
  • Document system configurations, troubleshooting procedures, and incident resolutions in ITSM tools (ITIL-aligned).
  • Support live events, briefings, and classified meetings; provide on-site technical assurance.
  • Ensure compliance with government security policies, including STIGs and controlled access area protocols.
  • Participate in on-call rotation for after-hours and mission-critical support

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

 

Experience:

  • 3 years of experience in systems sustainment, engineering, or Tier 2/Tier 3 technical support for mission-critical multimedia, audio-visual, or IT/OT systems.
  • Experience diagnosing and resolving system incidents and problems, developing and testing configuration-baseline changes, and supporting systems tracked on a formal system inventory (e.g., a Multimedia System List (MSL) or comparable configuration-managed asset list) is strongly preferred.

Certifications:

  • CompTIA Security+
  • Crestron Master Programmer OR Extron EAP (Extron Authorized Programmer)
  • CTS (CTS-I, CTS-D) preferred
  • Manufacturer Trainings (ex. Evertz, Extron, Crestron) preferred

Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Electrical/Computer Engineering, Information Systems, or a related technical discipline. Equivalency: Associate's degree plus 2 additional years of experience, or a total of 8 years of directly relevant experience in lieu of a degree.

Clearance:

  • Must possess a Top Secret/SCI with CI poly
Overview

We are seeking a Tier 3 System Sustainment Engineer to join our team in Aurora, CO. 

 

We offer our full-time employees a competitive benefits package to include health, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability plans, vacation time and holidays.

Visit us at www.TekSynap.com. 

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Additional Job Information

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Location: Buckley Space Force Base, Aurora, CO
  • Type of environment: Office
  • Noise level: Low
  • Work schedule: Schedule is day shift Monday – Friday. May be requested to work evenings and weekends to meet program and contract needs.
  • Amount of Travel: 10%

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to grip, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds.

 

The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds; and up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

 

WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE

  • US Citizenship
  • Active TS/SCI with CI Polygraph clearance

WAGE INFORMATION

Target salary range: $100,000.00 - $150,000.00.  The salary range displayed is an estimate only and is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, and will be determined on several factors regarding the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies and experience, as well as contract parameters and organizational requirements.  The displayed salary is one component of the total compensation package for employees. 

 

OTHER INFORMATION

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

 

TekSynap is a drug-free workplace. We reserve the right to conduct drug testing in accordance with federal, state, and local laws. All employees and candidates may be subject to drug screening if deemed necessary to ensure a safe and compliant working environment.

 

Many positions require specific certifications and/or the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. Applicants who accept an offer of employment may be subject to investigations performed by TekSynap and/or the Government to verify the candidate meets the required qualifications and other eligibility requirements. 

 

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