Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) delivers high-impact, technical solutions to complex national security issues. As we enter our 50th year in business, we are known for continuous innovation for government customers, both long-established and newly acquired, as our capabilities expand around the globe. Our work is state-of-the-art and made possible only through the best personnel, tools, and jobs in the national security business. We are highly collaborative in spirit and practice, and we freely share expertise across SPA in our quest for enduring solutions to critical concerns. Come work with the best!
SPA’s Sea Land Air (SLA) Division supports a diverse portfolio of national security government clients, including the Undersea Enterprise, the Navy Surface Community, the Navy MPTE Enterprise, the Air Force, Army, DoD Agencies, DARPA, international clients including the Canadian Navy and Australian Defence Force. Our primary objective is to provide timely, objective and analytic assessments that integrate the policy, operational, technical, programmatic and acquisition aspects of our clients’ challenges.
Leveraging both in-domain and cross-domain expertise to maximize our clients’ success, SLA Division acts as trusted agents to senior decision-makers and key leaders and excels at providing data driven analytic insights, systems engineering, strategies and plans that address current and emerging challenges to national security.
SPA’s Operations Research and Cyber Analysis (ORCA) Group develops and employs simulation system products in support of operations, experimentation, and the acquisition analysis process. ORCA analysts apply Model-Based System Engineering (MBSE) principles and tools to identify and analyze trends in big data to solve real-world problems. ORCA software engineers and cyber security professionals develop, build, and deploy custom hardware and software solutions to meet our client's toughest challenges.
SPA is hiring a Systems Administrator to provide architecture, design, implementation, monitoring, and management support of secure information systems to ensure maximum uptime, security compliance, and performance for users and mission. This position is aligned with the Operations Research and Cyber Analysis (ORCA) division and located in their San Diego office. The role will include designing secure system configurations, documenting, and managing the deployment and installation of hardware, software, and cybersecurity tool sets, and maintaining and upgrading existing systems with up to 20% travel to support remote events. The ideal candidate will be a subject matter expert, providing technical solutions to meet the requirements of the SPA ORCA division and clients.
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ResponsibilitiesResponsibilities:
Design and implement new system and network solutions and/or improving the efficiency of current information systemsInstall, configure, test, maintain, monitor, troubleshoot and support information systems, routers, and switches, to include both physical and virtualConfigure routing and switching to maximize network efficiency and securityMaximizing performance through ongoing monitoring and troubleshootingAccurately document instances of equipment or component failure, repair, installation, and removalInvestigating faults in the systems and networks, perform analysis, diagnose, and resolution of complex problems, and recommend and implement corrective actionsCoordinate services, troubleshooting, and resolutions with 3rd party transport providersPerform capacity analysis and planning to ensure growing user base and processing demandCoordinate and execute scheduled upgradesReporting system status to key stakeholdersAccurately document and maintain ATO documentation including standard operating procedure development, artifact creation, submission of artifacts to ISSM and/or government representativesAssist in preparing, maintaining, and upholding procedures for monitoring and responding to Cybersecurity continuous monitoring requirements (SIEM, Log review, validation of security controls, etcAssist in preparing, maintaining, and upholding procedures for logging, reporting, and statistically monitoring system operationsInterface with third-party support and equipment vendors as neededTravel will be required to support remote client events, up to 20%Travel will be required to support remote client events, up to 20%
At SPA, we strive to deliver a robust total compensation package that will attract and retain top talent. Elements of the compensation package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
SPA provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.
The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, etc.
Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only. Salaries are commensurate with experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. California Pay Transparency Range: $110,000-$150,000
QualificationsRequired Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in information technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).Minimum of 6-8 years directly related experienceExperience with system design, system security design and best practice, system building process development (Secure Host Baselines, Windows Server, Windows OS, Linux, etc.)Experience in VMWare and virtualized architecture and environmentsExperience with routing and switching in multi-vendor environment (Dell, Cisco, Juniper)Problem solving and time management capabilitiesExperience working independently and in team-oriented, collaborative environmentUS Citizenship required, successful candidates will be subject to a security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified informationMust possess and maintain DoD 8570 / 8140 compliant certificationSecurity clearance (Top Secret//SCI Required) Options Apply for this job onlineApplyShareEmail this job to a friendRefer Sorry the Share function is not working properly at this moment. Please refresh the page and try again later. Share on your newsfeed SPA is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action. It is, and will continue to be, the policy of the company to afford equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals. We recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, disability or genetics or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Application FAQsSoftware Powered by iCIMS
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