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 is seeking a motivated, career and customer-oriented Systems Operations Specialist - Lead to join our Rushmore FOS team supporting the Mission Integration Directorate.

Primary Responsibilities for Systems Operations (SysOps):

Have appropriate background knowledge of and experience with ICD 503 Security RMF Framework.
1. Have the ability and experience to manage and supervise a team of Network Analysts and System Administrators. This includes the ability to organize projects, develop project schedules and milestones and create reports and documents for customer and higher management.
2. Create, publish, support implementation, utilize and enforce a Network Support Services (NSS) Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) that outlines MID policies and procedures for network operations and maintenance, and establishes a common view of methods used to support the customer's environment.
3. Monitor and respond to customer requests received via the NSS central telephone number and the NSS Trouble Ticket Request Form.
4. Manage all MID networks and dedicated network structures located within MID lab environments and facilities, including the following: generation of standard Operating System baseline configurations; maintenance of network diagrams for all MID operational networks; evaluation of existing architectures in conjunction with emerging technologies and recommendations of improved architectures and workstation solutions.
5. Have experience and be proficient in managing networks in a cloud environment to include the operation, configuration, and management of cloud environments.
6. Provide effective and efficient Systems Administration support for all MID networks and laboratory environments, to include: proficiency in configuring and managing servers as domain controllers, file servers and email servers, proficiency in desktop management, configuration and support, establishing and maintaining preventative maintenance schedules; managing MID network email services; creating user accounts and performing system hardware and software diagnostics.
7. Ensure all security relevant policies are enforced and system updates are performed as required.
8. Ensure network supported domain services are properly accredited and maintained per security policy.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree (can be substituted for additional years of experience)
• 8-10 years of IT experience
• Network Support Services Experience
• NRO/NGA or Intelligence Experience

Desired Qualifications:

• NRO experiance
• Security +
• Windows
• Linux
• Computer Network Security or Equivalent