IT Systems Engineer

As a Cyber Systems Engineer, you will be an architect, engineer, and enhance advanced cyber capabilities across a large-scale enterprise environment. This role focuses on designing and building cyber tools, strengthening endpoint defenses, and integrating security technologies into complex DoD infrastructures. You will drive innovation across the cyber ecosystem by developing scalable, resilient, and automated security solutions that protect mission-critical assets. This position supports the CITS contract for USCENTCOM and is based in Tampa, Florida. It is a high-impact engineering role responsible for advancing endpoint security posture, optimizing cyber tool performance, and ensuring the reliability of security services across more than 15,000 enterprise endpoints. Day-To-Day Responsibilities Design, architect, and engineer advanced cyber tools and endpoint security capabilities across enterprise DoD environments. Lead the engineering and deployment, building and maintaining Cyber tools: Trellix Trellix-HX Fortra Application Control (Solidcore) Develop scalable architectures that ensure high availability, resiliency, and performance across 19+ ePolicy Orchestrator (ePO) servers. Integrate cyber tools with enterprise systems, networks, and mission applications. Engineer end-to-end lifecycle solutions—from design and modeling to integration, testing, and sustainment. Perform advanced systems design work including logic design, I/O design, and digital systems engineering. Conduct deep-dive analysis and troubleshooting of complex endpoint security issues. Engineer permanent solutions using advanced diagnostic tools and methodologies. Develop and enforce security policies, compliance configurations, and hardened endpoint baselines. Build automation solutions using PowerShell, Python, or similar languages to streamline cyber tool management. Create and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using DSC or Puppet to support provisioning and configuration of security infrastructure. Enhance CI/CD pipelines to support continuous delivery of cyber capabilities. Engineer backup, redundancy, and disaster recovery strategies for endpoint security infrastructure. Develop innovative methods to improve operational efficiency, scalability, and cyber resilience. Produce detailed engineering documentation, system diagrams, and security reports. Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and specialized training to junior engineers and administrators. Support large-scale security exercises, vulnerability assessments, and readiness events. Up to 10% travel, including potential OCONUS support for USCENTCOM exercises. Perform additional tasks, responsibilities, and projects as needed to support the team and organization, ensuring flexibility in adapting to evolving priorities and objectives. Items to Consider AVI-SPL reserves the right to alter work hours and work location as necessary. Work hours may vary based on client requirements and may include travel to various locations in support of the account. This position will generally work on customer sites and may deal with a construction site type of work environment. What we're looking for Must-Haves BA/BS or equivalent experience 8+ years of experience in cyber engineering or endpoint security engineering DoD 8140/8570-compliant certification Active TS/SCI clearance Expertise designing and engineering enterprise endpoint security solutions (ENS, DLP, MA, RSD, PA, Solidcore). Strong experience administering and troubleshooting ePolicy Orchestrator (ePO). Advanced understanding of cyber threats, mitigation strategies, and endpoint security best practices. Proficiency in PowerShell or similar scripting languages. Strong knowledge of DoD cybersecurity policies, compliance frameworks, and enterprise security standards. Nice-To-Haves Experience engineering endpoint security architectures for USCENTCOM or similar military networks. Familiarity with vulnerability management tools and methodologies. Ability to lead technical initiatives and mentor junior engineers. ITIL 4 Foundation certification. Benefits Medical benefits, including vision and dental Paid holidays and PTO Enjoyable and dynamic company culture Training and professional development opportunities Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer AVI-SPL is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state, or local law. AVI-SPL is an AA/Disabled/Veteran Protected Employer VEVRAA Federal Contractor. #J-18808-Ljbffr