Systems Security Engineer

Air Force Civilian Service; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Force Civilian Service in Dayton, OH is seeking a Systems Security Engineer to support the Air Force Materiel Command at Wright-Patterson AFB. You will serve as the Systems Security Engineering expert embedded in cyber operations planning, focusing on resilience and mission assurance.

Ideal candidates bring deep SSE, vulnerability analysis, secure design, and RMF experience, plus strong ability to brief risk to senior leaders.

Qualifications

• SSE, vulnerability analysis, secure design, network architecture and threat intelligence.
• Operational mindset including Joint planning process, Mission Thread Analysis, kill chains and operational risk.
• Ability to brief complex technical risk to non-technical leaders with clarity and data.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Mission Risk Assessments translating vulnerabilities into operational impact and brief commanders directly.
• Perform Cyber Terrain & Trend Analysis—map weapon-system “crown jewels,” analyze adversary TTPs, and shift defense from reactive to proactive.
• Embed in OPLAN/Cyber Ops Planning as the System Security Engineering expert, shaping non-kinetic effects and ensuring forces can fight in contested digital environments.
• Help build the Warrior-Engineer force through workshops, the SSE Cyber Guidebook/Competency Framework, and mentoring.

Skills

System Security Engineering

Vulnerability analysis

Secure design

Network architecture

Threat intelligence (MITRE ATT&CK)

RMF

Adversary mindset

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Job description

Come be a part of something big! Smart Minds, Cool Jobs and Awesome Rewards! Fueled by innovation, talent and ambition, the Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is seeking civilian professionals prepared to deploy war-winning capabilities for the United States Air Force.

The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is looking for a Systems Security Engineer (NH-0801-03) to work for the Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC) in the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) at Wright-Patterson AFB, OH.

This position can close at any time.

Recruitment, Retention, and Relocation incentives may be available.

VoP (Value of Position): 83

Qualifications/Requirements

Join the CROWS Operations Branch and forge the future of “Cyber as a warfighter function.” This is not a typical systems engineering job. It is a call to arms for Warrior-Engineers ready to drive real change.

On 7 Nov 2025 the Secretary of War declared, “Acquisition is now a warfighting function.” The CROWS Operations Branch is the vanguard of that doctrine—mission-driven, embedded in the fight, and focused on lethality and resilience for the Department of the Air Force.

You Will

• Conduct Mission Risk Assessments that translate technical vulnerabilities into operational impact and brief commanders directly.
• Perform Cyber Terrain & Trend Analysis—map weapon-system “crown jewels,” analyze adversary TTPs, and shift defense from reactive to proactive.
• Embed in OPLAN/Cyber Ops Planning as the System Security Engineering expert, shaping non-kinetic effects and ensuring forces can fight in contested digital environments.
• Help build the Warrior-Engineer force through workshops, the SSE Cyber Guidebook/Competency Framework, and mentoring.

Who We Need

Cross-functional professionals with deep expertise in some of these areas and the drive to grow in the rest:

• Technical core: SSE, vulnerability analysis, secure design, network architecture, threat intelligence (MITRE ATT&CK), RMF, and an adversary mindset.
• Operational mindset: Joint planning process, Mission Thread Analysis, kill chains, operational risk, and commander’s intent.
• Communicator: Ability to brief complex technical risk to non-technical leaders with clarity, data, and a bias for action.

Why This Role

Autonomy to solve hard problems. A seat at the decision table. Direct, visible impact on the warfighter every day.

Key Requirements

• Non-supervisory
• Engineering degree from an ABET-accredited program
• Ability to obtain and maintain required security clearance
• Resume limited to 2 pages; use MM/DD/YYYY date format for all assignments

If you are ready to own outcomes and deliver capability at the speed of relevance, we want to hear from you.

If your current salary is above the VoP for this position, there will be no reduction in salary; just the loss of earning potential. Contributions are still expected at the highest level, which would be rewarded through Cash and Time-Off Awards.

Ensure the submitted resume does not contain Personally Identifiable Information (PII) such as SSN, home address, etc.. Do not password protect resume documents as this can hinder document visibility.

U.S. citizenship required.

AFCS is Equal Opportunity Employer.

Must be of legal working age.