Network Engineer
Job Locations
US-CO-Colorado Springs
ID
2024-18246
Category
Information Technology
Security Clearance Requirement
Secret
Type
Regular Full-Time
Level
Mid-level
Overview
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 engineering services and analytic
support to the Air Force, Space Force, Combatant Commands, the
Intelligence Community, and NASA. Our work includes systems engineering and
integration, test planning and execution, cost estimating and analysis,
developing approaches and concepts to meet emerging, high priority National
Defense needs, and assessing and developing cutting-edge technologies and
capabilities to meet those needs.
SPA has an immediate need for a Network Engineer.
Responsibilities
Uses knowledge of network systems to help design and install internal and
external networks. Tests and evaluates network systems to eliminate problems
and make improvements. Relies on established guidelines and instructions to
perform daily job functions.
The SSC/SZYO is tasked with defending the USSF mission systems by further
developing software for systems listed below in support of rapid agile
development of defensive cyber solutions to protect, defend, and respond
to both ground- and space-based cyber adversarial threats. The development
activities adhere to the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), which offers
proven, integrated principles, practices, and competencies to implement
lean, agile, and secure Development, Security, and Operations
(DevSecOps) at scale. DevSecOps automates the integration of security at
every phase of the software development lifecycle, from initial design
through integration, testing, deployment, and software delivery.
Additionally, the USSF leverages Free and Open-Source Software (FOSS)
where possible, licensed applications where necessary, and well-documented
processes to ensure repeatable software releases.
Development efforts shall result in two deployable defensive cyber solutions
to protect, defend, and respond to USSF mission systems as described herein:
System One: The first system, called Manticore is an Out-Of-Band (OOB)
defensive cyber solution designed to provide enterprise-level cyber
"Identify and Detect" capabilities for USSF legacy and future Space
Mission Systems. Manticore duplicates data and analyzes the data passively
with no ability to impact mission data or mission systems in real time.
System Two: The second system, called Kraken is an in-band defensive cyber
solution that provides enterprise-level cyber "Protect/Respond"
capabilities for USSF legacy and future space mission systems. Ultimately,
Kraken allows data and mission systems the real-time ability to demonstrate
"active" defense against cyber threats.
Position supports the installation, implementation, troubleshooting, and
maintenance of agency wide-area networks (WANs) and local-area networks
(LANs). Assist in designing and managing the WAN infrastructure and any
processes related to the WAN. Provide Production Support of the Network,
including: day-to-day operations, monitoring and problem resolution client
Networks. Provide second level problem identification, diagnosis and
resolution of problems. Support the dispatch of circuit and hardware vendors
involved in the resolution process. Support the escalation and communication
of status to agency management and internal customers. A working knowledge is
desirable in various software systems and architectures, communications
protocols: and network hardware devices.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
Minimum 5 years of experience
Bachelor's Degree in computer science, mathematics, engineering or
similar discipline, from an accredited institution
JNCDA, JNCDS-DC, JNCDS-SEC, CCNA, and/or equivalent Certification
Active Secret Clearance, with eligibility for a Top Secret SCI
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,... For full info follow application link.
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