Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) delivers high-impact, technical solutions to complex national security issues. With over 50 years of business expertise and consistent growth, we are known for continuous innovation for our government customers, in both the US and abroad. Our exceptionally talented team is highly collaborative in spirit and practice, producing Results that Matter. Come work with the best! We offer opportunity, unique challenges, and clear-sighted commitment to the mission. SPA: Objective. Responsive. Trusted.

The Space and Intelligence Division provides professional services to the US Space Force, Combatant Commands, Intelligence Community, and NASA. Our work includes enterprise architectural assessments, systems engineering and integration, test, planning and execution, cost estimating and analysis, acquisition support, and cybersecurity. We are trusted partners developing approaches and concepts to meet emerging high priority needs, assessing cutting-edge technologies, and supporting capabilities for our National Defense. Come join the fastest growing Division at Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc.!

The Intelligence Programs Group, part of Systems Planning and Analysis Inc.'s Space and Intelligence Division, is a specialized provider of systems engineering and trusted advisory services to the Space and National Intelligence community. We utilize mission-proven, data-driven advisory tools and capabilities. We provide highly technical support to ensure the government acquires cutting edge technology necessary for our National Defense. Our portfolio includes the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA), National Reconnaissance Office (NRO), and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). Come where you will be part of our high-caliber team!

SPA has an immediate need for cyber security experts with experience in cloud computing technologies.

The Cloud Information Systems Security Engineer provides direct support to the customer in the area of Cyber Security. Daily Tasks include, but are not limited to:

Providing analytical and technical security recommendations to the customer.
• Identifying projects' security requirements.
• Providing security recommendations for systems using Cloud services.
• Participating in network design reviews and security testing for the customer's networks.
• Coordinating with system development teams to ensure network security standards are being followed and implemented correctly.
• Identifying additional security requirements, based on RMF or as the result of security issues that put the customer's systems at risk.
• Reviewing and analyzing new systems (hardware and software) and providing recommendations concerning their security.
• Reviewing Security Requirements Traceability Matrixes (SRTMs), System Security Plans (SSPs) and other IA documentation for completeness.

Required Qualifications include:

• Must possess and maintain a TS/SCI with CI Poly
• An Advanced Cyber Certification (DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level III)
• Cloud certification
• Demonstrated cloud architecting experience (e.g. AWS Solutions Architect)
• Demonstrated experience providing security engineering to cloud capabilities and solutions in AWS, Azure or other mainstream CSP
• Demonstrated expertise and experience in networking protocols and concepts
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in software defined networking principles and technologies
• Demonstrated experience providing security engineering support to capability migration from on-prem to cloud
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the NIST RMF
• Demonstrated expertise and experience in cybersecurity principles
• Demonstrated experience with Unix/Linux and Windows operating systems
• Able to support customer's core hours (0900-1500; Mon - Fri)

Desired Qualificiations:

• Systems Engineering (configuration management, requirements management/writing, architecture, interfaces)
• Bachelors of Science Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)
• Experience with IA vulnerability testing and related network and system test tools (i.e. retina, HBSS, EVSS, ACAS)
• Familiarity with Enterprise Cross Domain Solutions (ECDS)