Computer Systems Analyst III

Saalex•Ridgecrest, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Saalex is seeking a Computer Systems Analyst III in Ridgecrest, CA. Saalex is an Engineering and Information Technology Services company with a focus on Test Range Operations and Management, Engineering and Logistics Services, Data Analytics and Business Intelligence Services and Information Technology Services. This is a full-time, fully onsite position in Ridgecrest, CA. The role serves as the work unit senior or lead Analyst, analyzing business or scientific problems for resolution through electronic data processing. This involves gathering information from users, defining work problems, and designing computer programs and procedures to resolve them. The analyst will apply systems analysis and design techniques to complex computer systems in broad operational areas such as engineering, statistics, logistics planning, and materiel management. Essential functions include maintaining and modifying complex systems, guiding users in formulating requirements, analyzing user project proposals, conducting feasibility studies, recommending optimum approaches, and developing system designs. The role also provides technical support, investigates and resolves non-standard irregularities, interfaces with other professionals, supports special projects, and establishes and maintains databases. The analyst may serve as a lead analyst in a design subgroup. Each employee must adhere to all operational, safety, quality, and environmental requirements. Additional responsibilities include Network Infrastructure Management (configuring and maintaining complex networking systems, server rack installations), Network Protocols (TCP/IP, VLANs, STP, routing protocols), Hardware Configuration (switch setup, CLI, firmware), Physical Infrastructure (server installations, cable management, fiber optic handling, Cat6 termination), Systems Integration (NTP, PTP, RF/Microwave backhaul), Troubleshooting & Tools (network monitoring, packet capture, physical layer testing), and Specialized Systems Integration (integrating microwave, RF radio, timing systems, and video into the network). Physical Layer Implementation involves installing and managing copper and fiber optic cabling.

Requirements

Excellent communications and analytical skills.
Working knowledge of computer systems and integrated software application programs.
Demonstrated skills in leading junior members of the work unit in complex assignments.
Ability to investigate, troubleshoot, and design solutions to problems in operational hardware and software.
Must possess a valid, state-issued driver’s license.
Requires competence in all phases of systems analysis techniques, concepts, methods, and knowledge of available system software, computer equipment and user requirements.
CompTIA Sec+ is required.
US Citizenship (required to obtain a clearance).

Nice To Haves

Windows Operating System (OS) certification desired.
Network Protocols: TCP/IP, VLANs, STP, and routing protocols (e.g., OSPF, BGP)
Hardware Configuration: Switch setup, CLI configuration, and firmware management (e.g., Cisco, Juniper, or Arista)
Physical Infrastructure: “Rack-and-stack” server installations, cable management, fiber optic handling/testing, and Cat6 ethernet termination.
Systems Integration: Network Time Protocol (NTP), Precision Time Protocol (PTP) and integrating Radio Frequency (RF) or Microwave backhaul systems with IP networks.
Troubleshooting & Tools: Network performance monitoring, packet capture analysis (e.g., Wireshark) and physical layer testing (e.g., using OTDR for fiber)

Responsibilities

Maintains and modifies complex systems or develops new subsystems such as integrated production or operations scheduling, cost analysis or inventory control.
Guides users in formulating requirements and advises on alternatives and on the implications of new or revised data processing systems.
Analyzes user project proposals, identifies omissions and errors in requirements and conducts feasibility studies.
Recommends optimum approach and develops system design for approved projects.
Provides technical support to computer users and organize sequence of events in computer operation cycle.
Investigates and locates source of non-standard irregularities; analyze and recover program operations in complex error situations.
Interfaces with Systems Analysts, Engineers and other system users.
Supports special project activities relative to planning, computer program coding, and related activities.
Establishes and maintains a filing system of databases for tracking and inventory of database information.
May serve as lead analyst in a design subgroup, providing work direction and integrating the work of one or more lower level analyst.
Configure, and maintain complex networking systems, including the deployment of enterprise switches and the physical installation and population of server room racks.
Integrate diverse communication systems—such as microwave, RF radio, precision timing systems, and video—into the primary network architecture.
Install, route, and manage both copper (Ethernet) and fiber optic cabling to ensure robust and reliable network connectivity throughout the entire range.