Systems Planning & Analysis
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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 Joint, Office of the Secretary of Defense, Interagency Division provides expert support services to a range of customers spanning across the Department of Defense, Federal Civilian, and international markets. JOID provides a diverse portfolio of analytical and programmatic capabilities to help our customers make informed decisions on their most challenging issues.
SPA provides critical decision support to enabling and executing a strategy of technological superiority and enabling the delivery and sustainment of secure, resilient, and preeminent capabilities to the warfighter quickly and cost effectively. Our team of experienced military, technical, and operations research analysts is skilled in evaluating military problems, identifying the driving factors, devising innovative approaches, collecting applicable data, developing necessary software tools, and performing thorough and timely assessments to inform technology and acquisition governance decisions to ensure U.S. military forces retain military superiority in the future.
We have an immediate need for a C5OpsNet Technical SETA – Variable Trust Endpoints to provide onsite support at the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) in Arlington, VA. #DICE
The DARPA Adaptive Capabiltes Office is seeking experienced Technical SETA candidates to provide onsite support to the Advanced Resilience portfolio in the area of next-generation classified network development for enterprise-scale computing and operational functions. The candidate will provide expert technical advice and guidance to the government on all aspects of enhancing resilience and survivability against sophisticated cyber and physical threats. Support development of secure, variable-trust endpoints using a wide variety of risk-informed inputs and security mechanisms, implemented on computing platforms of many form factors that enable general purpose clients connected to decentralized services across a wide variety of transport types and levels of service. Responsible for coordinating meetings, assessing performer technical progress, projecting performer outcomes, and ensuring that project management best practices are followed by performers. Prepare and deliver technical reports, briefings, and presentations to government officials and technical stakeholders. Apply technical expertise and experience in network engineering of DoD classified networks, notably the design, implementation, operations, and maintenance of enterprise, tactical, or expeditionary communications networks. Evaluate emerging technologies, monitor development of novel solutions, and contribute to the development of resilient classified networks, services, endpoints, and architectures.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
8+ years of relevant experience in cybersecurity, network development, network security, and/or enterprise systems
Firsthand experience with research and/or development of secure platforms, security software for endpoints, and information security software systems
Substantial experience with decentralized software services across a wide variety of transport types and levels of service
Substantial experience with private key encryption, authentication mechanisms, access control mechanisms, and endpoint security
Experience with a wide variety of platform hardware and form factors (commercial-off-the-shelf-systems, Workstations, Servers, fixed, mobile, etc.)
Familiarity with variable-trust/variable-security systems and services, concepts of Zero Trust, and continuous integrity
Familiarity with System Certification and Accreditation
Active Top Secret clearance
Able to work fully onsite based on client needs
Master's degree
Experience with classified network accreditation and required DoD cybersecurity activities
Experience working with Special Access Programs (SAPs)/CAPs
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.
VA Pay Transparency Salary range: $140k-$250K
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. Virginia, Pay Transparency Salary range: USD $140,000.00/Yr. - USD $250,000.00/Yr.
The DARPA Adaptive Capabiltes Office is seeking experienced Technical SETA candidates to provide onsite support to the Advanced Resilience portfolio in the area of next-generation classified network development for enterprise-scale computing and operational functions. The candidate will provide expert technical advice and guidance to the government on all aspects of enhancing resilience and survivability against sophisticated cyber and physical threats. Support development of secure, variable-trust endpoints using a wide variety of risk-informed inputs and security mechanisms, implemented on computing platforms of many form factors that enable general purpose clients connected to decentralized services across a wide variety of transport types and levels of service. Responsible for coordinating meetings, assessing performer technical progress, projecting performer outcomes, and ensuring that project management best practices are followed by performers. Prepare and deliver technical reports, briefings, and presentations to government officials and technical stakeholders. Apply technical expertise and experience in network engineering of DoD classified networks, notably the design, implementation, operations, and maintenance of enterprise, tactical, or expeditionary communications networks. Evaluate emerging technologies, monitor development of novel solutions, and contribute to the development of resilient classified networks, services, endpoints, and architectures.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
8+ years of relevant experience in cybersecurity, network development, network security, and/or enterprise systems
Firsthand experience with research and/or development of secure platforms, security software for endpoints, and information security software systems
Substantial experience with decentralized software services across a wide variety of transport types and levels of service
Substantial experience with private key encryption, authentication mechanisms, access control mechanisms, and endpoint security
Experience with a wide variety of platform hardware and form factors (commercial-off-the-shelf-systems, Workstations, Servers, fixed, mobile, etc.)
Familiarity with variable-trust/variable-security systems and services, concepts of Zero Trust, and continuous integrity
Familiarity with System Certification and Accreditation
Active Top Secret clearance
Able to work fully onsite based on client needs
Master's degree
Experience with classified network accreditation and required DoD cybersecurity activities
Experience working with Special Access Programs (SAPs)/CAPs
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.
VA Pay Transparency Salary range: $140k-$250K
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