Cyber Systems Engineer

Cyber Systems EngineerSerco seeks a Cyber Systems Engineer for its Combat Air Force Distributed Mission Operations (CAF DMO) 3.0 program in Orlando, FL. The CAF DMO 3.0 program, via its Distributed Mission Operations Network (DMON), provides world-class integration training in large force and small team formats to combat units around the globe against cutting-edge threats in a boundless virtual battlespace. The U.S. Air Force can only utilize its full capability against modern threats in a virtual environment. Be a part of that environment and continue to make the USAF the best air force in the world.In this role, you will:Engage security stakeholders—including the Security Controls Assessor (SCA), Program Security Officer (PSO), and Compliance & Vulnerability Assessment (CVA) teams—to review security architectures, plans, risks, and mitigation strategies.Design, develop, and maintain Ansible playbooks, agentic Artificial Intelligence (AI) workloads, and related automation to deploy and enforce security configurations across enterprise systems and perform cybersecurity tasks (e.g., security tests, continuous monitoring activities, etc.).Conduct system security assessments to validate compliance with applicable security controls, requirements, and organizational policies.Perform compliance scans and analyses to ensure system configurations align with DoD Information Systems (DISA) Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and other applicable security best practices.Execute functional testing of deployed security services and controls to confirm operational effectiveness and alignment with design intent.Work closely with various technical teams and stakeholders to integrate new security technologies, troubleshoot issues, remediate vulnerabilities, and improve security postures.Design and architect AI-enabled security systems for use in operational environments.Work independently on advanced systems/software analysis projects.Recommend future direction or projects to management.Provide expertise and direction in the development or modification of complex software programs to enhance an operating system.To be successful in this role, you will have:An active DoD Secret Clearance with ability to obtain TS/SCI and SAP/SAR.Bachelor's Degree in STEM (Computer Science, Modeling & Simulation, Physics, Math, Systems Engineering, or Aerospace Engineering), with 8 years of experience. OR a Master's degree with 6 years of experience. OR a PhD with 4 years of experience.Experience implementing NIST 800-37 Risk Management Framework (RMF).Experience implementing NIST 800-53 Security Controls.Familiarity with DISA STIGs and security best practices.Experience developing and implementing Ansible playbooks within Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform (AAP) or similar automation frameworks.Experience conducting or supporting security assessments.Experience performing cybersecurity compliance and vulnerability scans.Experience with scripting languages such as (Bash, Python, PowerShell etc.).Ability to troubleshoot and solve problems (e.g., breaking down problems, collaborating about problems and solutions, designing solutions, etc.).The ability to travel up to 10%.Ability to document concepts, approaches, and rationale in an understandable manner (especially as part of problem solving).Must possess, or obtain within six months, a DoD 8140 IAT Level II or higher (i.e. Security+, CySA+, CISSP).Additional desired experience and skills:Experience with implementing Joint Special Access Program (SAP) Implementation Guidance (JSIG).Prior experience as an Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE).Possess cloud certifications such as (AWS Security Architect, CCSP, or Azure).Experience in engineering security solutions using Artificial Intelligence (AI).Possess an active DoD Top Secret security clearance.