Cybersecurity Engineer/AI (Offutt AFB)

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc.; Bellevue Second IV Precinct (NE); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) seeks an Enterprise Cybersecurity and AI Systems Architect to support NC3 modernization at USSTRATCOM HQ and related facilities. The role requires deep expertise in cybersecurity engineering, AI, and DoD information systems, with a Top Secret clearance and SCI eligibility.

You will lead cross-functional teams, shape enterprise cyber capabilities, and coordinate with multiple services and agencies on defense-related architecture and policy issues.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen with an active TS clearance with SCI eligibility, plus NC2‑ESI, NATO, and SAR eligibility on day one, maintained throughout employment.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s in CS/Engineering/IT/Cybersecurity or Master’s Certificate in AI/ML/CS/Engineering/IT/Cybersecurity.
• At least 10 years of combined experience in cybersecurity engineering, AI, and information systems and network security for DoD IT programs.
• Background knowledge of NC2 and NC3 operations, and related doctrine and command structures.
• Ability to work full-time, 5 days per week at USSTRATCOM HQ and related facilities.
• Certifications: CCNA, CompTIA Security+, CompTIA SecurityX, CCSP, or FITSP-O.

Responsibilities

• Provide cybersecurity engineering and architecture support for NC3 enterprise modernization and related activities.
• Coordinate with NC3 stakeholders to develop cyberspace capability and operation concepts, aligning enterprise integration.
• Apply Frontier AI and Agentic AI workflow concepts to defense cyber applications and architecture.
• Advise on NC3 cryptography, cyber pilots, prototypes, and future cyber capability architectures.
• Translate complex cyber issues for leadership and key meetings at national and DoD levels.
• Lead cross-functional teams to drive NC3 enterprise cyberspace modernization across agencies.
• Conduct systems architecture and design work to reduce risk and increase operational resilience across NC3.

Skills

Cybersecurity engineering

Artificial intelligence

Information security

NC2/NC3 experience

Clearance & eligibility

Education

Bachelor's/Master's degree in CS/Engineering/IT/Cybersecurity

Master’s Certificate in AI/ML/CS/Engineering/IT/Cybersecurity

Tools

CCNA

CompTIA Security+

CompTIA SecurityX

CCSP

FITSP-O

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, producingResults that Matter. Come work with the best! We offer opportunity, unique challenges, and clear-sighted commitment to the mission. SPA: Objective. Responsive. Trusted.

The Strategic Division (SD) supports high-reliability organizations including Navy Strategic Systems Programs (SSP), Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center, and the Department of Energy (DOE), among others. Our support across our client base is expanding rapidly and encompasses important services, such as data analytics and visualization, threat analysis, risk management, modeling and simulation, cost estimating, earned value management, program management, system engineering, independent evaluation, and High Consequence Event prevention.

The Strategic Systems Analysis Group (SSAG) supports government and private sector strategic planning, decision making, and program management. SSAG integrates deep client knowledge, advanced analytics, and subject matter expertise to provide timely and objective technical, operational, programmatic, acquisition, and policy analysis. SSAG is hiring for an Enterprise Cybersecurity and AI Systems Architect at HQ USSTRATCOM, Offutt AFB, NE.

Responsibilities

Provides cybersecurity engineering and architecture support for nuclear command, control, and communications (NC3) enterprise modernization, futures capability development, and RDT&E activities. Coordinates with external NC3 enterprise stakeholders and facilitates Service (i.e., USAF, USN, USSF, USA) NC3 cyberspace capability and concept of operations development, synchronization, and alignment of enterprise integration activities to ensure consistency and compliance with executive leadership direction. Provides expertise in Frontier AI and Agentic AI workflow models and evaluation of Artificial (Superior) Intelligence capabilities for defensive cyberspace security applications and engineering, architecture design, and procedural considerations for defense against adversary application of Frontier AI capabilities. Provides technical advice for NC3 enterprise cryptography, cyber pilots and prototypes, future cyber capabilities, and architecture design. Evaluates and recommends cyberspace policy changes necessary to facilitate accelerated transition to a modernized cyber secure NC3 enterprise architecture. Prepares, presents, and translates complex and technical cyber issues and concepts, and provides support, as directed, to the NEC Director and NC3 Enterprise Lead for Congressional, National, DoW, OSW, JCS, and Service level meetings and engagements. Lead cross-functional teams to drive NC3 enterprise cyberspace modernization, incorporating USCYBERCOM, NSA, Services, and other departments and agencies as required. Performs a broad range of cyberspace and AI tasks related to assessment, development, integration, and management of system architecture and system design to achieve risk reduction and operational resilience spanning personnel, hardware, software and support facilities and associated equipment across the NC3 enterprise.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Must be a U.S. citizen and possess an active Top Secret (TS) security clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) eligibility, along with eligibility for Nuclear Command and Control – Extremely Sensitive Information (NC2‑ESI), North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), and Special Access Required (SAR) programs on day one, and be able to maintain all required clearances and program eligibilities throughout employment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Engineering, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related field, or Master’s Certificate in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Computer Science/Engineering, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related field.
• At least 10 years of combined experience in cybersecurity engineering, artificial intelligence, and information systems and network security for DoW information technology programs.
• Background, knowledge, and experience in Nuclear Command and Control (NC2) and Nuclear Command, Control, and Communications (NC3) operations and capabilities, strategic nuclear operations, joint integrated operations, joint warfighting doctrine, unified Combatant Command (CCMD) structures, and global command and control constructs.
• Must be able to work full-time, 5 days per week at primary work locations USSTRATCOM HQ and iREACH/REACH facility..
• Certifications:One or more of the following: Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), CompTIA Security+, CompTIA SecurityX, CCSP, or FITSP-O

Desired Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Computer Science/Engineering, Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence, or related field.
• Knowledge and experience in critical command and control requirements, inclusive of NC2 and NC3 operational capabilities and procedures.
• Knowledge of national, Department of Defense (DoD), and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (CJCS) guidance, CJCS Emergency Action Procedures, U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) Emergency Action Procedures, CJCS Instructions, and Presidential Policy Directives.
• Experience in supporting USSTRATCOM Global Operations Center (GOC) and/or other operations centers at Combatant Commands, Joint Staff, or DoD levels.