Crypto Cyber Engineer

Air Force Civilian Service; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 133,000 - 181,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Force Civilian Service seeks three full-time Crypto Cyber Engineers to support AFMC's Cryptologic and Cyber Systems Division at Joint Base San Antonio–Lackland. You will lead design, development and integration of advanced electronic systems for national security in a highly secure environment.

Applicants must be U.S. citizens, able to obtain Top Secret clearance with SCI, and meet DAWIA requirements within nine months.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
• DAWIA certification within 9 months of duties.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and integration of advanced electronic systems for national security.
• Oversee complex engineering projects from inception to deployment.
• Provide collaborative leadership across multidisciplinary teams in a secure environment.

Skills

DevSecOps

Kubernetes

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer/electronics engineering, CS, or mathematics

Master's degree in a technical field (highly desired)

Job description

Join a Team Built on Innovation and Purpose—Air Force Civilian Service Cyberspace and Information Technology needs “Ready Talent” to Advance Innovation and Strengthen Mission Success to shape the future!

The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is looking for THREE (3) Full-Time Crypto Cyber Engineers (GG-0854/0855/1515/1550-13) to work at Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC), in the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC), Cryptologic and Cyber Systems Division (HNC), in the Defensive Cyber Systems Branch (HNCD), at Joint Base (JB) San Antonio - Lackland.

This is an interdisciplinary position and may be filled and classified by a candidate meeting the qualifications of occupational series: 0854, 0855, 1515, or 1550.

Recruitment incentives may be available based on experience

Relocation incentives may be paid

Salary: $132,751– $181,428 per year based on experience.

Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.

This position is a Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) position aligned under authorities of Section 1601, Chapter 83 of Title 10, United States Code and DoD which sets forth Air Force policies and procedures for DCIPS. This position is in the Excepted Service.

Qualifications / Requirements

In this position, you will serve as a senior technical authority responsible for leading the design, development, and integration of advanced electronic systems critical to national security and defense missions. You will oversee complex engineering projects from inception to deployment, evaluating emerging technologies and ensuring all systems meet rigorous performance and security standards. Additionally, you will provide expert collaborative leadership across multidisciplinary teams, guiding technical decisions within a highly secure environment.

• U.S. Citizenship (Required)
• This is a designated Drug Testing Position
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a “Top Secret” security clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI).
• Incumbent may be subject to Full Scope Polygraph testing.
• Must have a bachelor's degree in related disciplines such as computer or electronics engineering, computer science, or mathematics. A master’s degree in a technical related field is highly desired.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the required level of Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) certification within 9 months of assigned duties.

Required Core Competencies

• Professional knowledge of engineering, mathematics, statistical analysis, modeling/simulation, and/or other scientific concepts, principles, standards, methods, techniques, practices, and procedures.
• Knowledge and understanding of agency, Air Force (AF), Department of Defense (DoD) and national-level doctrine, regulations, policies, guidelines, requirements, and initiatives related to assigned program(s) and/or project(s).
• Knowledge of security procedures to maintain control of classified material.
• Skill in applying analytical and evaluative techniques to identify, investigate, resolve complex issues or problems, and modify standard practices and techniques to solve complex interrelated problems.
• Must exhibit a high degree of judgment, resourcefulness, originality, and the ability to foresee the impact of changing technology.

Highly Desired Skills

• DevSecOps
• Kubernetes

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your application package (resume, supporting documents) will be used to determine your eligibility and qualifications.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

U.S. citizenship required. Must be of legal work age.

AFCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.