Computer Systems Analyst - Level II

Department: IEW&S

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Aberdeen Proving Grounds, Maryland, Aberdeen Proving Grounds, MD

• Analyze organizational needs related to software, processes or controls, and provide analytical advice, direction, and recommendations to IT senior management for application and technology that impacts operations.
• Establish specifications and objectives based on business requirements and cost effectiveness.
• Evaluate and recommend modifications of basic IT systems that takes into account changes in business requirements or equipment configurations that would improve and simplify business systems and reduce operating costs.
• Coordinate activities of cross-functional teams to achieve various aspects of IT projects, including work plans, system design and/or testing of existing systems.
• Provide input throughout projects on feasibility, design, testing, process flow, and/or controls.
• Work with the business to provide data, systems and technology for effective and efficient use of business applications, processes or controls to ensure successful integration of all projects, enhancements, maintenance and problem resolution.
• Follow established policies and procedures; determine and recommend potential enhancements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Dynamic: contributes energy and enthusiasm to our daily tasks, to the team’s interactions, and to the Company’s mission.
• Thorough: possesses an unparalleled work ethic; produces complete, even polished products; persistent; mission-focused; asks “Why?” as often as necessary to get to the root of the matter.
• Mature: respects others’ opinions, beliefs, and culture; listens to ideas, shares thoughts, and works independently and together to contribute insights to the company’s leaders.
• Forthright: speaks with conviction; argues based on understanding, respectfully.
• Inquisitive: seeks deeper explanations of how systems work, not the surface-level description of the actors involved; goes beyond “stick-fetching” to connect the unconnected.
• Timely: shows up, ready to think, prepared to get on with the day’s assignments; contributes analytical insights that meet time-sensitive, reasonable requests.
• Honest: knows what’s right, what’s legal, what’s appropriate; acts accordingly.

Required Qualifications

• Due to the sensitive nature of this work, a Department of War security clearance is required. All applicants must provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• Must possess or have the ability to obtain a Secret security clearance.
• Must possess a High School diploma and 10 years of relevant experience or,
• Associate’s degree and seven (7) years of relevant experience or,
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and five (5) years of experience or,
• Master’s degree in a related field and no experience. 
• Certifications and professional credentials may be required for this position.
• Advanced business analysis skills.
• In-depth knowledge and experience in requirements gathering, configuration and testing.
• Some knowledge of project lifecycle.
• In-depth knowledge of the specific applications supported.
• Strong IT background and experience in application(s) issues resolution.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience maintaining a containerized environment.
• Experience with system engineering other environments.
• Experience operating under and managing systems within DCSA, DCID 6/3-ICD 503, RMF, STIG, JAFAN, or JSIG information system environments.
• VMWare experience/certification; experience with vCenter, ESXi environments v6.5+
• Experience with VDI deployments (Horizon, Hyper-V)
• Mastery of Windows domain architecture, to include AD, LDAP, RADIUS, and certificate authorities.
• Knowledge of SAN storage systems (NetApp OnTap, E-Series, and other vendor solutions).
• Experience with various backup solutions (Cohesity, PPDM)

ACI Offers a Robust Benefits Package Which Includes:

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
• Group Life and Voluntary Life Insurance plans
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition and Professional Development Reimbursement Program