Systems Analyst

Position Title: Systems Analyst

Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado

Relocation Assistance: None available at this time

Remote/Telework: NO - Not available for this position

Clearance Type: Top Secret w/ SCI Eligibility

Shift: Day shift with possible Nights/ Weekends

Travel Required: Up to 10% of the time

Our NORAD Operations Group

Selected by the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center's Strategic Warning and Surveillance Systems Division for Operations, Maintenance, and Sustainment (OM&S) of critical mission systems for the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) Cheyenne Mountain Complex (NCMC), we support the Integrated Tactical Warning/Attack Assessment (ITW/AA) and Space Support Contract II (NISSC II).

Since 2020, through the (ITW/AA) and Space Support Contract II (NISSC II), has provided:

• Operations, maintenance, and Sustainment of current and legacy systems for the surveillance and cataloging of manmade objects in space.

• Mitigation of orbital conflicts.

• Threat warnings and control from airborne, land-based, and space-based systems for threat activities.

• Operations and maintenance of classified communications.

• Software development and integration.

NISSC II supports the classified communications and processing for Command and Control (C2) capability and legacy space C2 systems located at:

• Cheyenne Mountain Space Force Station (CMSFS), Colorado

• Peterson Space Force Base (PSFB), Colorado

• Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska

• Vandenberg Space Force Base, California

• Numerous sensor and forward operator sites around the world

Description of Duties:

The Systems Analyst supports North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) on the Integrated Tactical Warning/Attack Assessment (ITW/AA) and Space Support Contract II (NISSC II). The candidate will:

• Analyze Current Systems: Evaluate existing computer systems and procedures to identify areas for improvement and efficiency gains.

• Design Solutions: Develop and recommend new systems or upgrades to existing systems based on organizational needs and technological advancements.

• Consult: Collaborate closely with management and stakeholders to understand business goals and translate them into technical requirements.

• Implement: Oversee the installation and configuration of new systems, ensuring they meet specified requirements and integrate smoothly into the existing infrastructure.

• Test and Troubleshoot: Conduct tests to ensure systems function as intended, troubleshoot issues, and implement corrective measures as necessary.

• Document and Train: Prepare documentation and provide training to end-users on new systems and processes.

• Research and Development: Stay updated on emerging technologies and assess their potential impact on the organization's operations.

This position will be filled and work onsite at Cheyenne Mountain Space Force Station in Colorado Springs, Colorado

Resumes, in month and year format, must be submitted with application in order to be considered for the position.The selected candidate may be assigned as one of our teammate companies.

Basic Requirements:

• Certification Requirements: IAT Level II or higher

• Clearance: Active TS with SCI eligibility required to apply

• 1 year or more of general work experience

• 1 year or more of directly related experience

• Ability to analyze complex systems and identify issues, along with problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions.

• Strong understanding of computer systems, hardware design, and software development processes.

• Ability to work collaboratively with IT teams and other departments to achieve organizational goals.

• Perform cradle-to-grave duties, including designing, developing, documenting, creating, testing, analyzing, and modifying software, hardware, and system functional specifications as provided by the customer.

• Consult the end users to determine if the tools and system functional specifications are met.

• Analyze and configure all cybersecurity tools, optimizing and fine-tuning them to enhance proactive network defense and monitoring capabilities.

• Must be capable of supporting the CMSFS 24x7x365 environment using independent judgment

Desired Requirements:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to convey technical information to non-technical stakeholders

• Experience includes a comprehensive understanding of cybersecurity compliance systems, specifically HBSS, ACAS, and Splunk.

• Experience with Security Technical Implementation Guides/Anti-Virus (STIG/AV) scanning and remediation of critical findings.

• Experience with cybersecurity events includes stopping accounts, separating networks, changing access permissions, making urgent system updates, meeting DISA first responder needs, doing Security Technical Implementation Guides/Anti-Virus (STIG/AV) scans, and checking hash values.

• Trouble ticket system experience and skills (e.g., in ServiceNow, Remedy, or a similar product)

• Experience with networking and system administrator duties is a plus.

This position is expected to pay $80,000-$85,000 annually; depending on experience, education, and any certifications that are directly related to the position.

This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days. If a candidate has not been selected at that time, it will continue to be posted until a suitable candidate is selected or the position is closed.

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Typical benefits offered include flexible work schedules, educational reimbursement, retirement benefits (401K match), employee stock purchase plan, health benefits, tax saving options, disability benefits, life and accident insurance, voluntary benefits, paid time off and paid holidays, and parental leave.

The position for which you are applying requires a US Department of Defense security clearance. This is to advise you that if you possess dual citizenship (i.e., a citizen of the US and another country), to be granted a clearance, you will be required to relinquish your citizenship in the foreign country.