Senior Production Analyst Onboarding

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Position Overview

The Senior Production Analyst provides Tier 2 Operations and Maintenance (O&M) support for mission-critical applications in a 24x7 enterprise environment supporting NCEP Central Operations (IDP). This role is responsible for ensuring the reliability, performance, security, and modernization of complex systems that support weather, satellite, and scientific data operations, including on-prem and cloud environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide Tier 2 O&M support for all applications, including retrieving, ingesting, processing, disseminating, archiving, verifying, optimizing, monitoring, troubleshooting, timing, and reporting across all core system components
• Maintain, monitor, and support complex, mission-critical software systems in an operational 24x7 enterprise environment
• Install application software in QA environments, following approved test plans, procedures, and checklists, and verify expected results per the upgrade scope
• Develop System Integration Test (SIT) plans, execute testing, and document results
• Write detailed implementation and deployment instructions, test changes to impacted and downstream applications, and deploy software to production environments in accordance with NCO procedures
• Perform in-depth troubleshooting of applications running in clustered and distributed environments
• Develop and maintain Linux automation scripts (Bash, Python, Perl) to support monitoring, deployment, and operational workflows
• Maintain and enhance large, complex systems by analyzing program logic, improving efficiency, and producing technical documentation
• Create and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure reliable data flow within the NCEP Central Operations IDP environment
• Implement new systems and system upgrades in testing and production environments
• Participate in rotational, off-hours on-call support as part of a team-based schedule
• Interface with system stakeholders to address operational configuration, system performance, and application support questions
• Support the migration of on-premises applications to cloud environments and assist with modernization initiatives
  
  
  

• Bachelor of Science and 4+ years of relevant experience
  
  
  

• Intermediate knowledge of Linux/Unix operating systems
• Experience with Linux/Unix scripting, including Shell, Perl, and/or Python
• Working knowledge of procedural programming languages such as FORTRAN, C/C++, and Python
• Experience supporting weather or satellite operations
• Willingness to perform rotational 24x7 on-call support
  
  
  

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently on complex technical tasks
• Strong organizational and documentation skills
  
  
  

• Bachelor of Science in Atmospheric Sciences and 6+ years of experience
• Expert-level knowledge of Linux/Unix operating systems
• Experience with scientific data dissemination and observation systems, particularly in NOAA, NASA, or DoD environments
• Familiarity with numerical modeling principles
• Experience supporting 24x7 mission-critical systems
• Experience with change management tools such as Git, Subversion, Bugzilla, and Redmine
• Experience with system monitoring tools (e.g., Xymon, Big Brother)
• Familiarity with GIS tools such as ArcGIS
• Exposure to DevSecOps practices and CI/CD pipelines
  
  
  

• AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals
• Google Cloud Fundamentals
• CompTIA Cloud+
  
  
  

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional
• Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
  
  
  

• 24x7 operational enterprise environment
• Rotational on-call support required
• Mission-critical systems supporting federal scientific and operational missions
  
  
  

• Clearance: Must be authorized to work in the U.S. and able to obtain a Public Trust clearance. Background checks may include Criminal History, Education Verification, Employment Verification, Professional Certifications, and Credit History. (Public Trust investigations typically take 4–8 weeks and require fingerprinting.)
• Work Environment: Flexible/remote, with occasional on-site support as needed. Salary Range: $75,000 – $105,000 annually Benefits: SFI offers a comprehensive benefits package. Details available at SFI Careers.
• This is a full-time, W2 position.
• No agencies, third parties, or Corp-to-Corp submissions.
• Spatial Front Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer — all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status.
• SFI participates in E-Verify.