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Platform Customer Success Engineer

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Full Remote
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Senior (5-10 years)
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Offer summary

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, Current Secret clearance, Minimum 8 years in customer-facing technical roles, Certifications in cloud and Kubernetes technologies.

Key responsabilities:

  • Ensure seamless user experience with PaaS solution
  • Act as primary contact for customer support and training

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Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. Large http://www.spa.com
1001 - 5000 Employees
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Job description

Overview:

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) delivers high-impact, technical solutions to complex national security issues. With over 50 years of business expertise and consistent growth, we are known for continuous innovation for our government customers, in both the US and abroad. Our exceptionally talented team is highly collaborative in spirit and practice, producing Results that Matter. Come work with the best! We offer opportunity, unique challenges, and clear-sighted commitment to the mission. SPA: Objective. Responsive. Trusted. 

 

The Space and Intelligence Division provides professional services to the US Space Force, Combatant Commands, Intelligence Community, and NASA. Our work includes enterprise architectural assessments, systems engineering and integration, test, planning and execution, cost estimating and analysis, acquisition support, and cybersecurity.  We are trusted partners developing approaches and concepts to meet emerging high priority needs, assessing cutting-edge technologies, and supporting capabilities for our National Defense.  Come join the fastest growing Division at Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc.!

 

The Space Systems Group (SSG), part of SPA’s Space and Intelligence Division, provides timely and objective assessments and recommendations integrating technical, operational, programmatic, policy and business analysis. We focus on our key clients in the Space community including the US Space Force’s Space Systems Command (USSF/SSC), one of the three designated Field Commands under USSF. We work tirelessly to provide integrated solutions based on information and communications throughout the chain of command.  We provide clear and consistent analysis and recommendations which are aligned to strategic and leadership goals while balancing the ability to  execute on time and on budget within the technical communities. Come join an organization responsible for being a key enabler of Spacepower!

 

SPA has an immediate need for a Platform Customer Success Engineer. 

Responsibilities:

As a Platform Customer Success Engineer (CSE) at SPA, you will be responsible for ensuring a seamless, white-glove experience for all users and developers leveraging our PaaS solution. Acting as the first line of customer engagement, you will combine your deep technical expertise with a strong commitment to customer satisfaction. This role is critical to empowering customers by enabling them to achieve their goals while maintaining open lines of communication for feedback, training, and support. Additionally, this role serves as the primary backup to our Chief of Platform Operations, thereby requiring you to have a strategic perspective on platform priorities and operations.

 

Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

  • Customer Enablement and Support
    • Act as the primary point of contact for customers, ensuring their needs are met and issues are resolved promptly.
    • Provide hands-on support to unblock customers, troubleshoot issues, and answer platform-related questions.
    • Onboard and train users and developers to maximize their understanding and effective use of the PaaS.
    • Create and maintain user-friendly documentation, FAQs, and guides to streamline customer self-service.
  • Customer Engagement and Advocacy
    • Collaborate with customers to collect and document feedback, requirements, and feature requests, ensuring their voice influences platform development.
    • Proactively identify opportunities to improve the customer experience and share actionable insights with product and engineering teams.
    • Establish and nurture strong relationships with customer stakeholders, ensuring trust and satisfaction with the platform.
  • Technical Expertise and Problem Solving
    • Assist customers with platform setup, configuration, and optimization, ensuring their environments are tailored to their needs.
    • Leverage tools like Kubernetes, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), and DevOps practices to resolve technical challenges effectively.
    • Partner with site reliability engineering (SRE) teams to monitor and ensure platform reliability and performance.
  • Backup to the Chief of Platform Operations
    • Maintain awareness of all platform priorities and initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.
    • Develop a deep understanding of the entire platform architecture, technologies, and operations.
    • Monitor and manage the platform backlog, ensuring work is prioritized effectively and aligned with customer needs.
    • Be well-versed in the platform’s concept of operations (CONOPS) and workflow to maintain operational continuity.
    • Step into the Chief of Platform Operations role as needed, providing leadership, strategic oversight, and decision-making support.
    • Communicate complex technical concepts in plain language to non-technical audiences, ensuring clarity and shared understanding across all stakeholders.
  • Continuous Improvement
    • Regularly assess and refine support processes to ensure efficient, high-quality customer engagement.
    • Stay current with the latest trends in hybrid cloud, Kubernetes, and DevOps to provide up-to-date solutions and guidance.
    • Act as a liaison between customers and internal teams, translating technical concepts into actionable business insights.
Qualifications:

About the Must Haves

  • Current Secret clearance
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, STEM, or IT from an accredited institution
  • Minimum 8 years of experience in customer-facing technical roles (e.g., Customer Success Engineer, Platform Engineer, Cloud Engineer, Site Reliability Engineer, or DevOps Engineer)
  • Possession of at least one of the following certifications:
    • Cloud Solutions Architect Expert
    • Cloud Azure DevOps Engineer Expert
    • Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA), Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD), Kubernetes and Cloud Native Associate (KCNA) certification, or equivalent
  • Expertise in PaaS/IaaS platforms, hybrid cloud environments, and Kubernetes
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure-as-code (e.g., Terraform, Ansible), and monitoring tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana)
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences
  • Experience in customer success or technical account management

 

At SPA, we strive to deliver a robust total compensation package that will attract and retain the top talent.  Elements of the compensation package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.  

 

SPA provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.  

 

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, etc.

 

Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only.  Salaries are commensurate with experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.  Salary pay range:  180k - 245k.

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Experience

Level of experience: Senior (5-10 years)
Spoken language(s):
English
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Other Skills

  • Problem Solving
  • Social Skills
  • Communication

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