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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 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 (SSG), part of SPA'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 Platfrom Engineer.
Responsibilities
As a Platform Engineer at SPA, you will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining scalable, reliable, and secure platforms for hybrid cloud environments and modern containerized applications. This role emphasizes seamless deployment, efficient operations, and continuous platform improvement using your expertise in hybrid cloud, Kubernetes, site reliability engineering, and DevOps practices.
Key responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
Qualifications
About the Must Haves
At SPA, we strive to deliver a robust total compensation package that will attract and retain the 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.
Salary pay range: 140k - 170k.
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 (SSG), part of SPA'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 Platfrom Engineer.
Responsibilities
As a Platform Engineer at SPA, you will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining scalable, reliable, and secure platforms for hybrid cloud environments and modern containerized applications. This role emphasizes seamless deployment, efficient operations, and continuous platform improvement using your expertise in hybrid cloud, Kubernetes, site reliability engineering, and DevOps practices.
Key responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
- Design and manage hybrid cloud architectures, integrating on-premises and cloud environments securely and efficiently.
- Deploy and maintain Kubernetes clusters to support containerized workloads with scalability, reliability, and security.
- Develop and manage infrastructure-as-code (IaC) solutions to automate and standardize infrastructure deployments (e.g., Terraform, Ansible).
- Build and optimize CI/CD pipelines to streamline application deployment and testing workflows.
- Implement robust monitoring, alerting, and observability tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK) to enhance platform reliability and visibility.
- Automate incident management processes, including root cause analysis and self-healing mechanisms, to improve platform stability.
- Optimize cloud usage and costs while maintaining high performance and security standards.
- Ensure compliance with security best practices for hybrid cloud and containerized environments.
- Collaborate with development, security, and operations teams to align infrastructure with application requirements.
- Stay updated on emerging technologies and trends to incorporate relevant advancements into the platform.
Qualifications
About the Must Haves
- U.S. Citizenship and a current Secret clearance
- Certifications in Kubernetes (CKA, CKAD) or cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
- Minimum 4 years of experience in platform engineering, site reliability, or DevOps roles
- Expertise in hybrid cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP, or private cloud solutions)
- Proficiency in Kubernetes, including cluster deployment, management, and scaling
- Strong knowledge of automation and scripting tools (e.g., Python, Bash)
At SPA, we strive to deliver a robust total compensation package that will attract and retain the 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.
Salary pay range: 140k - 170k.
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