Systems Integration Analyst

Cintel Inc•Huntsville, AL

About The Position

The Systems Integration Analyst is a hybrid technical role designed to bridge traditional Building Automation System (BAS) environments with modern enterprise IT, cloud-based architectures with additional Microsoft Power Platform development. This position is intended for a technically strong network or systems professional who can support, modernize, and standardize BAS-related infrastructure while enabling long-term scalability, and cloud integration. While familiarity with BAS platforms and building controls is helpful, extensive BAS experience is not required for this position. The organization will provide structured BAS training, vendor-led coursework, and on-the-job training (OJT) alongside experienced BAS professionals. The primary emphasis for this role is networking, server administration, system documentation, data visualization, forward-looking cloud integration and development of the Microsoft Power Platform Suite. This role is ideal for a network analyst, systems engineer, or IT infrastructure specialist who is interested in applying their skills within operational technology environments and helping modernize legacy systems into resilient, standardized, and well-documented platforms. The Systems Integration Analyst will serve as a technical force multiplier for BAS operations by: Supporting and modernizing BAS server and network infrastructure Standardizing documentation, diagrams, and system inventories Improving visibility, reliability, and maintainability of BAS networks Assisting with long-term planning for secure cloud connectivity and data integration Acting as a liaison between BAS technicians, IT teams, and cybersecurity stakeholders

Requirements

An ACTIVE Top Secret Clearance.
Bachelor's degree; NINE (9) years of relevant experience may be used in lieu of a degree.
TWO (2) or more years of software or building automation system integration experience.
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office tools.
Strong background in networking and systems administration.
Experience with IP networking concepts (TCP/IP, VLANs, routing, DNS, DHCP)
Familiarity with server environments (physical or virtualized)
Experience creating technical documentation and system diagrams
Ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues across networked systems
Understanding of cybersecurity principles as applied to infrastructure
Strong communication skills and ability to work across technical disciplines

Nice To Haves

An Associate's degree OR a military veteran with training in a technical occupation and FOUR (4) years of technical service experience consistent with the knowledge required for this role.
Have completed a basic electronics fundamentals course or equivalent and a tradecraft / vendor certified course for one of the following systems: radio communications, secure network communications, or electronic physical security systems.
Significant experience as a technician in a federal government organization , or position that showed progression in theoretical and practical knowledge of electronic theory, and of the characteristics, function, operation, and capabilities of a variety of types of electronic equipment.
Knowledge of telecommunications and electronics principles and practices to perform duties on any one of the following areas: electronic surveillance between tempest and intrusion detection; electronic communications systems such as wireless networks; local area networks; wide area networks; electronic security (physical, cryptographic, tempest, intrusion detection, and access control); forensic audio and video analysis and operability; telephone facilities (line types, characteristics, and distribution systems); interception and, electrical systems to prepare necessary schematics for repairing electronic equipment.
Knowledge and expertise in the field of electronics as it relates to secure communications systems and associated wide / narrow band communications equipment.

Responsibilities

Support the administration and modernization of BAS-related networks, including switches, VLANs, IP addressing schemes, and firewall rules.
Assist with server management for BAS platforms, including virtual machines, backups, patching coordination, and lifecycle planning.
Troubleshoot network connectivity issues impacting BAS devices, controllers, and supervisory systems.
Support protocol-level communication (e.g., BACnet/IP) from a networking and performance perspective.
Develop and maintain standardized network diagrams, system architecture visuals, and data flow diagrams for BAS environments.
Create and manage technical documentation, including configuration standards, server inventories, and operational runbooks.
Assist in consolidating disparate documentation into centralized, accessible repositories.
Support the creation of repeatable templates and standards to improve consistency across BAS deployments.
Assist with the creation of dashboards or visual representations of system health, connectivity, and infrastructure status.
Support data normalization and readiness for integration with analytics, monitoring, or energy management platforms.
Collaborate with stakeholders to identify meaningful metrics and visualizations for operational awareness.
Support planning and early-stage implementation for cloud integration using platforms such as Azure or AWS.
Assist with evaluating hybrid architectures that connect on-prem BAS systems to cloud services securely.
Support evergreen development practices by helping transition from static, one-off deployments to scalable and maintainable architectures.
Assist with future-state roadmaps for BAS modernization and cloud readiness.
Work alongside BAS engineers, technicians, and vendors to translate operational needs into technical solutions.
Coordinate with enterprise IT and cybersecurity teams to ensure BAS systems align with organizational standards and policies.
Participate in technical reviews, modernization planning, and continuous improvement initiatives.