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Led by our talented teams around the world, Cubic is committed to solving global issues through innovation and service to our customers and partners.We have a top-tier portfolio of businesses, including Cubic Transportation Systems (CTS) and Cubic Defense (CD). Explore more on Cubic.com.\nJob Details:\nThe Senior Systems Engineer - Technical Operations provides advanced systems engineering, technical operations, and cybersecurity sustainment support for a globally distributed Department of Defense (DoD) Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) program supporting 24x7 worldwide operations.\nReporting to the Systems Engineering Operation Manager, the incumbent serves as a senior technical contributor responsible for Tier III engineering support, enterprise troubleshooting, systems integration, lifecycle sustainment, and security patch management across multiple production environments. 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