IT/Network Support Specialist Job Listing at SPA in Colorado Springs, CO (Job ID 2024-19462)

Description

Qualifications

Required:

• U.S. Citizen
• Active TS/SCI clearance/access or TS/SCI Eligible
• Earned Bachelors degree in an IT-related discipline, e.g., Computer Science, Information Technology, or Software Engineering with the following levels of equivalency
• Minimum 10 years of relevant IT/Network experience

Desired:

• Specific direct experience performing similar tasks in the U.S. Air Force and/or the U.S. Space Force IT/Network environments
• Specific direct knowledge and experience with IT/Network-related activity associated with Space Domain Awareness (SDA), Space Situational Awareness (SSA), Space Control, satellite design, launch operations and space system operations
• Bachelors degree in an IT/Network-related discipline with at least 8 years of relevant experience or a Masters degree in an IT/Network-related discipline with at least 8 years of relevant experience
• PMP, CISSP, and/or Security+ certifications
• Medium-level skills in Java, Python, C++, Kubernetes, AWA, Azure, and/or Cloud Computing
• Current CI polygraph or willingness to take one

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.  Pay Transparency Range:  130k - 200k

We are seeking multiple candidates to fill the following positions at the Mid- or Journeyman Level

• Cyber Engineers located in the El Segundo, CA area
• Computer/Network System Engineers located in the El Segundo, CA area
• Digital & Software Engineers located in the El Segundo, CA area
• Power BI Platform Developers located in the Colorado Springs, CO area
• Software Engineers located in the El Segundo, CA area
• Lead Software Engineers located in the El Segundo, CA and the Colorado Springs, CO areas
• Principal Software Systems Engineers located in the El Segundo, CA area.

The Mid-Level (Journeyman) IT/Network Support Specialists that will support cybersecurity shall have:

• Knowledge in managing technical projects with emphasis on cybersecurity development, cyber integration, system (network) engineering, requirements development, software engineering, and algorithm design
• Experience with DoD and U.S. Military policies
• Experience with effective communication with leadership, stakeholders, and development/industry communities
• Knowledge in interfacing with the cyber and DoD Intelligence Community
• Knowledge of organization and execution of contingency planning, testing, and validation for all aspects of information system security
• Experience integrating and engineering cybersecurity into mission systems
• Experience supporting the development of cyber tools for use by cyber operators
• Experience working with mission partners to develop solutions
• Familiarity with modern Command, Control, Computing, Communications, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance, and Targeting (C5ISRT) systems in the DoD
• Experience working within a classified environment to meet warfighter needs.
• Knowledge in system (network) engineering, technology development, government acquisitions, and space and intelligence systems
• Knowledge in interfacing with the cyber and DoD Intelligence Community
• Knowledge in the evaluation/assessment of cyberspace and program protection solicitation products (e.g., work statements, acquisition plans, technical readiness assessments, contract data artifacts, technical requirements/compliance documents, and evaluation criteria, etc.) for rigor, adequacy, and completeness

The Mid-Level (Journeyman) IT/Network Support Specialists that will provide System Network and Administration support shall have:

• Knowledge in system (network) engineering, technology development, government acquisitions, and space and intelligence systems
• Experience with DoD and U.S. Military policies
• Experience working with intelligence mission systems
• Experienced in effective communication with leadership, stakeholders, and development/industry communities
• Experience researching, evaluating, and reporting the current and evolving threat
• Experience accessing multiple sources and experts/agencies
• Experience in developing and executing network security analyses based on Risk Management Framework (RMF) guidelines with emphasis on joint SAP Implementation Guide authorization process.
• Knowledge in classified system (network) engineering processes and procedures, including requirements development, configuration control, and Authority to Operate (ATO) procedures
• Ability to organize and conduct information security support operations and management
• Expertise in Wide-Area Network (WAN) architecture planning, design, and applicable open system interconnection layers
• Knowledge in Information Technology Service Management (ITSM)
• Knowledge in architecture and system requirements development
• Experience in highly classified space control space, ground operations, and Command and Control (C2) systems (e.g., concepts, development, build, and test)