Cloud Solutions Engineer

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 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 Space Systems Group, part of the Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc.’s Space and Intelligence Division, provides timely and objective assessments and recommendations integrating technical, operational, programmatic, policy and business analysis.

We focus on our key clients in the Space community including the US Space Force’s Space Systems Command (USSF / SSC), one of the three designated Field Commands under USSF.

We work tirelessly to provide integrated solutions based on information and communications throughout the chain of command.

We provide clear and consistent analysis and recommendations which are aligned to strategic and leadership goals while balancing the ability to execute on time and on budget within the technical communities.

Come join an organization responsible for being a key enabler of Spacepower!

SPA has an immediate need for a Cloud Solutions Engineer.

Responsibilities

About the Position

As a Cloud Solutions Engineer at SPA, you will be assigned to support the US Space Force’s Space Systems Command (SSC), Operational Command and Control Acquisition Delta, known as Kobayashi Maru.

Kobayashi Maru is responsible for continuously delivering impactful software for space operations. The program office’s mission includes the development and deployment of software for space defense, space domain awareness, and enabling data services.

This role is primarily focused on the management, administration, and optimization of the Kobayashi Maru Platform and Infrastructure technical baseline.

This includes baseline management of the (1) hybrid cloud environments at multiple security classification levels, (2) the data layer, (3) the messaging systems, (4) networking, and (5) version / configuration control of the deployed / hosted software.

In this position, you will be expected to understand each component and document the complete architecture of the current hybrid cloud platform and infrastructure implementation.

You will provide comprehensive recommendations for improving and optimizing the existing solution. You will be responsible for enabling successful accomplishment of performance objectives for scalability, reliability, security, resiliency, efficiency, and observability.

You will be expected to have a deep understanding of the major components of the hybrid cloud solution including the principles of GitOps, effective implementation of DevSecOps, operations within a hybrid cloud environment across multiple security domains, optimizing messaging systems for distributed architectures, as well as effective data processing, storage, and retrieval solutions.

You will document architectures, dependencies, interfaces, workflows, and processes for both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

You will collaborate with multiple teams responsible for implementing each component of the hybrid cloud platform and infrastructure to ensure their alignment with enterprise level objectives and roadmaps, to understand blockers, report status, and collect metrics.

This is a hybrid position. You will be expected to work on-site with the Government customer at an off-Base location in El Segundo, CA at least 3 days per week due to the fast pace, quick-turn nature of the job and the persistent need to access secure networks.

Residing within a comfortable driving distance of El Segundo should be considered.

Qualifications

About the Must Haves

• Minimum 6 years of professional experience as a cloud engineer or DevOps engineer or software systems engineer
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, STEM, or IT from an accredited institution
• US citizen and possession of a current Secret Clearance
• Your resume must demonstrate : Expertise with cloud computing platforms and their services within various security domainsDeep understanding of the concepts and principles of Infrastructure as Code and GitOpsComprehensive knowledge of data processing and storage technologiesExperience with messaging systems and event-driven architecturesFamiliarity with CI / CD tools and automation frameworks, with an emphasis on cybersecurityFamiliarity with reading and creating network diagrams

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 : 165k - 200k

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 all qualified individuals.

We recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, disability or genetics or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.