Sr. Comp/Network System Engineer - Cyber and Crypto SME

As a Sr. Comp/Network System Engineer at Solutions Through Innovative Technologies, Inc. (STI-TEC), you provide expert advice and technical support to Space Systems Command (SSC), the United States Space Force field command responsible for acquiring, developing, and delivering resilient space capabilities. You bring deep expertise in cybersecurity and computer networks to support the acquisition life cycle, helping shape cutting-edge solutions that protect national security in, from, and to space.

What you'll do

• Provide space acquisitions, engineering, operations, and technical advice and assistance for various project and program stages to support the acquisition life cycle
• Support program acquisition efforts in advanced technology, future concept development, and integration activities
• Advise and assist on cost, schedule, and performance issues
• Revise or draft Joint Capabilities Integrated Development System (JCIDS) and acquisition documentation for government program managers, including Initial Capability Documents, Interface Control Documents, Capability Development/Production/Requirements Documents, Milestone documentation, Acquisition Strategies, Analysis of Alternatives, Concept of Operations, and Technical/Systems Requirement Documents
• Support presentations of products to internal and external customers
• Provide draft SME-level technical and programmatic status reports as requested
• Identify improvement areas in acquisition processes and recommend actionable changes
• Assist in building and maintaining a government risk program
• Maintain current awareness of program schedules, monitor acquisition implementation, report requirement shortfalls, and provide program assessments based on identified risks
• Provide advice on technical engagements such as technical interchange meetings, design reviews, and program conferences
• Provide technical and operational insights for mission protection and operations
• Recommend solutions for technical anomalies and evaluate impact analysis, audits, studies, compliance inspections, and readiness reviews
• Provide cybersecurity support in accordance with DoDI 8500.01
• Recommend actions on cyber activities and provide cybersecurity issue briefings as requested
• Facilitate and support cybersecurity working groups and meetings
• Maintain awareness and manage program Authority to Operate, Authority to Test, Authority to Connect, and associated Interim Authorities
• Support cyber testing and assessment activities and document findings and corrective actions in accordance with the Federal Information Security Management Act

What you bring

• An MA/MS degree with more than 10 years of experience
• Subject Matter Expertise in computer networks, network protocols, and network architecture
• Experience integrating and engineering cybersecurity into mission systems
• Experience developing cyber tools for use by cyber operators
• Experience rapidly maturing and applying technology in operationally relevant environments
• Experience working with mission partners to develop solutions
• Experience working in intelligence and with its community
• Experience working with intelligence mission systems
• Experience with modern C5ISRT systems in DoD
• Experience with DoD and US military policies
• Experience working within a classified environment to meet warfighter needs

What we offer

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Short term and long term disability coverage
• 401(k) retirement savings
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Holiday leave
• Alternate work schedules, depending on work site
• Flexible spending account options

About Solutions Through Innovative Technologies, Inc.

STI-TEC specializes in professional business and information management services for government and commercial clients. Established in 2000, the company delivers solutions built on integrity, loyalty, and trust.

Applicants selected may be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. This job posting is subject to change based on the terms and conditions of an awarded contract and is contingent on STI-TEC being awarded the contract.