NC3 Cybersecurity & AI Systems Architect

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

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.