Systems Engineer III with Security Clearance

Systems Engineer III Location: Langley AFB, Virginia Salary: $110,000–$133,000 Clearance Required: Secret Telework: No – On-site required A Day in the Life – What You’ll Do Caribou Thunder is seeking a Systems Engineer III to support the Combat Air Force (CAF) Distributed Training Center (DTC) at Langley Air Force Base, working in collaboration with the Distributed Mission Operations Network (DMON) Team. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical skills in systems interoperability, security compliance, and network troubleshooting within a classified computing environment. You will: Operate and troubleshoot developed systems Document new and existing processes Monitor, control, and isolate problems in a data communications network Provide first and/or second-level problem determination and responsive customer support Collaborate with the DTC System Admin and Information Assurance staff Support daily operations and DMON test/training events with schedule flexibility Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field with 5+ years of technical experience, OR Master’s degree with 3+ years, OR PhD Active Interim Secret security clearance (DoD Secret eligible for Tier 1 access) DoD 8570 IAT II compliant (e.g., CompTIA Security+ CE) Familiarity with Cisco switches, routers, firewalls, and network security devices Understanding of the Risk Management Framework (RMF) Solid grasp of networking protocols and troubleshooting practices Familiarity with simulation protocols: DIS, HLA, or TENA Ability to work independently and in teams Willingness to travel up to 10% (domestic/international) Full-time on-site at Langley AFB Preferred Qualifications Active DoD Top Secret security clearance Experience with Distributed Mission Operations (DMO) events Background in military aviation or operations Experience with virtualized environments (VMware, ESXi, thin clients, VMs) Network+ or CCNA certification Experience with packet capture and network traffic analysis Familiarity with firewalls, security architectures, and network controls Experience with SysML, CAMEO, DOORS, and modeling environments Background in modeling and simulation and CGF applications Experience with Microsoft Windows Server and Desktop OS setup and security Software development experience Who is Caribou Thunder? Caribou Thunder is a premier Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) defense contractor supporting mission-critical programs across the Department of Defense and Intelligence Community. With a presence in over a dozen states and OCONUS, we specialize in systems integration, software engineering, cybersecurity, and satellite communications. Why Caribou Thunder? Mission Impact: Work on cutting-edge DoD and national security platforms Career Growth: Long-term cleared roles with advancement opportunities Collaboration: Work with dedicated, mission-driven professionals Clearance Expertise: We specialize in fast-tracking cleared, high-impact roles