Hiring: DAF Support Engineer Company: Vantor Location: Longmont, CO Job Posted Time: 2026-09-16 17:21:56 Employment Type: Remote Target Skills & Keywords : Linux, Project Management, Python, Ruby, Secret Clearance, Security Clearance About the job Required Skills: •This position requires active Secret Clearance from the United States Government. •Vantor is currently seeking a Direct Access Support Engineer for our Mission Operations Center in Longmont, CO. •Support Operations through the arbitration and execution of requests from our International Defense and customers. •Preserve the spacecraft and ground systems; ensure existing and potential satellite tasking requirements are met; deliver imagery and ancillary data to Vantor internal and external customers. •Support numerous internal departments, including Remote Systems, Direct Access Remote Sensing, Project Management, and the direct access account management and sales teams. •Monitor satellite access windows to guarantee successful execution and ensure delivery of imagery and products within prescribed deadlines. •Frontline incident management for direct access customers outside of standard business hours •Troubleshoot Tier 1 and 2 issues in high-pressure situations Qualifications: •Must be a U.S. citizen and possess a current/active Secret security clearance •Demonstrated capacity to accommodate 24/7 rotational shift work •Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, or a relevant field. Four additional years of experience may be substituted for a degree. •Background in Windows & Unix/Linux environments •Operational familiarity with scripting languages, such as Python or Ruby •Must possess/demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills •Geospatial and GIS experience or familiarity with remote sensing applications •Demonstrated capacity to understand system-level concepts and grasp details of the interaction between various components in the system •Proficiency with understanding and modifying XML and JSON •Demonstrated capacity to provide support and guidance to customers during the implementation of their system through the life cycle. Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!