Principal Cyberspace Defense Systems Architect

Astrion; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Astrion invites qualified professionals for a Principal Cyberspace Defense Analysis Systems Solution role, based at Lackland AFB in San Antonio, Texas. The position requires an active TS/SCI clearance and supports the Cryptologic and Cyber Systems Division within AFLCMC.

The role emphasizes systems engineering, cyber defense, and acquisition management across CDA Weapon System components, with high collaboration across AF entities.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizen with active TS/SCI clearance.
• Must hold active TS/SCI clearance and maintain it.
• BA/BS with 7 years of experience or MA/MS with 3 years.
• Experience on Acquisition Program ACAT Level III or higher.
• Excellent oral and written communication.
• Advanced knowledge in cyber security and information protection standards.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Familiarity with CDA Weapon System or similar information protection system.

Responsibilities

• Apply systems engineering and acquisition practices for CDA Weapon System.
• Detail knowledge of VoIP, RFMS, and forensic analysis within CDA.
• Contribute to adapting commercial/government hardware/software via Cyber Agile.
• Understand AF Cyber Operations/Requirements communities for solutions.
• Decompose requirements to components and assemble solutions.
• Produce artifacts: briefs, plans, cost estimates, reports.
• Generate multiple alternatives for schedule/cost/performance tradeoffs.

Skills

US Citizenship

TS/SCI clearance

7+ years experience

ACAT III+ experience

Strong communication

Advanced technical knowledge

Office Suite proficiency

CDA Weapon System familiarity

Education

BA/BS and 7 years experience

MA/MS and 3 years experience

Tools

Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Project, Visio)

VoIP/RFMS/Forensic analysis tools

Cyber/Monitoring tools

Job description

Astrion invites qualified professionals for a Principal Cyberspace Defense Analysis Systems Solution role, based at Lackland AFB in San Antonio, Texas. The position requires an active TS/SCI clearance and supports the Cryptologic and Cyber Systems Division within AFLCMC.

The role emphasizes systems engineering, cyber defense, and acquisition management across CDA Weapon System components, with high collaboration across AF entities.