Hardware Maintenance Engineer  Location: Aurora, CO.  Required Clearance: Top Secret/SCI  Since 1999, ITEC has been a powerhouse in supporting mission-critical programs for the DoD and Intelligence community, building a solid reputation along the way. At ITEC, we don’t just care for our employees-we champion them with competitive salaries, an outstanding employee care program, and a benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, and a 401k match. U.S. Citizenship Mandatory: Due to our US federal government contract, candidates for this position are required to be a US Citizen and will be subject to a background investigation. Job Description: Provide real-time, 24/7 support for operational and supplementary computer and communication equipment at operational sites. Provide scheduled and unscheduled preventive/corrective actions and emergency maintenance on system devices and infrastructures. Provide hardware maintenance to work to ensure reliable, redundant paths of data collection and communications for continued processing of the operational Ground Communication Network system. Manage the Support Center which provides insight to inter-site telecommunications, networks, and other supporting systems. Assist the operational crews in configuration of hardware, to include making recommendations for improved or alternate modes of hardware utilization to support communications systems.  Required Skills: Communications Security (COMSEC) - the ability to perform COMSEC duties and responsibilities. Ability to lift forty pounds, carry and transport heavy equipment and boxes and work in high heat/cold environments. Ability to operate hand and portable power tools, and work may involve climbing on ladders. High School diploma or equivalent and 2 years additional education and/or related experience. Meets commitments, works independently, accepts accountability, handles change, sets personal standards, stays focused under pressure, and is flexible to workday and night shifts to cover for scheduled and unscheduled absences. Communicates well both verbally and in writing, creates accurate and punctual reports, delivers presentations, shares information and ideas with others, has good listening skills. Ability to travel to Colorado Springs and Boulder in support of mission operations.  Desired Skills: Thorough understanding of technical principles, theories, and concepts, pertaining to the network, data communications, RF antenna, and hardware infrastructure within the SBIRS system. Adept with network/system monitoring tools (Network Node Manager, What’s up gold, Remedy). Knowledge of network routing protocols such as OSPF and BGP. Experience with fault isolating and troubleshooting networks. Understanding of firewalls and firewall appliances from Cisco and Juniper. Experience working with network hardware such as multiplexers, routers, and switches. Proficient with network test equipment: Fluke, BERT, cable analyzers and sniffers.  ITEC is a wholly owned subsidiary of ManpowerGroup Public Sector.