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Systems Analyst - NISSC - CMSFS

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The Systems Analyst will analyze existing systems, design solutions, implement new systems, ensure functionality, and provide end-user training.
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Position Title: Systems Analyst

 

Location: Cheyenne Mountain Space Force Station, Colorado

 

Relocation Assistance: None available at this time

 

Remote/Telework: NO - Not available for this position

 

Clearance Type: Top Secret with SCI Eligibility

 

Shift: Shift work may be required

 

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, Colorado


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



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 Required: TS with SCI eligibility

  • 1 year or more of general work experience

  • 1 year or more of directly related experience

  • 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:

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

  • 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 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.

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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.



       

Compensation Details:

$80,000-$85,000

       

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.


Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance

  • Paid time off and holidays

  • Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)

  • Educational reimbursement

  • Parental leave

  • Employee stock purchase plan

  • Tax-saving options

  • Disability and life insurance

  • Pet insurance


Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

       

Original Posting:

02/03/2026 - 02/10/2026

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

       

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed,  marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters.

Top Skills

Acas
Cybersecurity Compliance Systems
Hbss
Remedy
Servicenow
Splunk

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