Lead Senior Systems Analyst Job Description

Overview

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead system-level analysis requirements definition design and integration of IT systems networked environments and information assurance controls.
• Assess existing system architecture and recommend modernized solutions for improved performance scalability and cybersecurity resilience.
• Develop and maintain system documentation standard operating procedures and configuration baselines in compliance with Navy and DoD regulations.
• Oversee classified and unclassified network operations including AD DNS DHCP VPNs and virtualized/cloud environments (PaaS IaaS).
• Manage system performance fault analysis and troubleshooting across Windows Unix/Linux and hybrid infrastructures.
• Ensure all systems comply with DISA STIGs DoD 8500-series guidance and NIST SP 800-171 cybersecurity controls.
• Manage patch management identity access management and PKI/Certificate Authority services.
• Develop system architecture documentation process workflows and quality assurance reports.
• Serve as lead technical authority guiding system administrators engineers and analysts.
• Oversee onboarding mentoring and professional development of IT personnel ensuring continuity of operations.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Systems Engineering or related technical discipline.
• Masters degree preferred.

• Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible experience in systems analysis network engineering or IT infrastructure support with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Proven experience supporting DoD or federal environments with classified network operations.

• - CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional)
• - CASP (CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner)
• - CCNP Security (Cisco Certified Network Professional Security)
• - CISM (Certified Information Security Manager)
• - GSLC (GIAC Security Leadership Certification)

• Cloud certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect or Azure Administrator are preferred.
• Microsoft or Red Hat system certifications (MCSE RHCE) are highly desired.

• Minimum: Active DoD SECRET clearance.
• Preferred: Eligibility for TOP SECRET / SCI with Tier 5 (T5/T5R) investigation.

Desired Skills

• Expertise in enterprise system integration virtualization and hybrid cloud management.
• Strong understanding of Navy and DoD IT architecture frameworks and cybersecurity directives.
• Proficiency in IT Service Management (ITSM) configuration management (CfM) and ServiceNow or equivalent tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for coordination with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and maintain performance under strict security and operational requirements.

Work Environment