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Journeyman DAF Systems Security Engineer Guidebook Support

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc.
401(k)

4141 Colonel Glenn Highway (Show on map)
Mar 17, 2026
MTSI is seeking a Journeyman DAF Systems Security Engineer (SSE) to plan, develop, manage and maintain, and coordinate, and direct support the Department of the Air Force (DAF) System Security Engineering Guidebook (SSECG) to ensure its continuous relevance and effectiveness as a foundational resource. This effort includes updating SSECG content to align with the DoDI 5000.02 Adaptive Acquisition Framework, current cyber policies, and the DAF Digital Engineering Campaign, incorporating Unified Modeling Language (UML) and architecture development as required. The individual will also research, architect, and integrate emerging defense sector topics, such as Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain, while continuously reviewing and enhancing existing materials to improve user comprehension and applicability. Maintenance and collaborative activities will involve developing and maintaining a detailed roles and responsibility matrix to supplement the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), updating existing System Engineering Technical Review (SETR) tables, and managing an Internal Comment Resolution Matrix (ICRM) to track all changes. The individual will lead bi-weekly team meetings to synchronize efforts, collaborate with the CROWS Cyber Education Team and the Cyber Resiliency Support Team (CRST) to ensure alignment, provide expert feedback on materials from external sources like NIST and NDIA, and offer direct guidance and support to all SSECG users. This position requires an active TS/SCI clearance. This position is 100% on-site with limited ability to telework. How you will contribute to our National Security and Defense mission: Ensuring new and existing weapons systems and subsystems are able to survive in highly contested environments and cannot be degraded in operational performance by adversary cyber threats and attacks. You'll be a great fit for this role if: Self-motivated with a work ethic that the mission comes first Have good communications skills Detail oriented Passionate about supporting our warfighters Responsibilities: Your essential job functions will include but may not be limited to: Lead bi-weekly team meetings to synchronize efforts, collaborate with the CROWS Cyber Education Team and the Cyber Resiliency Support Team (CRST) Plan, develop, manage and maintain, and coordinate, and direct support the Department of the Air Force (DAF) System Security Engineering Guidebook (SSECG) Update SSECG content to align with the DoDI 5000.02 Adaptive Acquisition Framework, current cyber policies, and the DAF Digital Engineering Campaign Research, architect, and integrate emerging defense sector topics, such as Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain Maintain a detailed matrix to supplement the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and update System Engineering Technical Review (SETR) tables Qualifications Required:* Active TS/SCI clearance. Master's degree and 5 years of experience or a bachelor's degree and 10 years of experience. Experience as a Systems Engineer working with US Air Force and other DoD Platform Information Technology. Even better if you have these desired skills:* Experience developing and delivering clear written products and high-impact briefings for senior technical and non-technical government leaders. Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills; ability to work independently in a dynamic, high-tempo mission environment. Ability to formulate and apply mathematical modeling and other optimizing methods to develop and interpret information that assists management with decision making, policy formulation, or other managerial functions. Experience supporting data collection and analysis Experience supporting classified and/or special access programs. #LI-CH1 #CROWS Interesting Work:* Our co-workers support some of the most important and critical programs to our national defense and security. Values: Our first core value is that employees come first. We challenge our co-workers to provide the highest level of support and service, and reward them with some of the best benefits in the industry. 100% Employee Owned: We have a stake in each other's success, and the success of our customers. It's also nice to know what's going on across the company; we have company wide town-hall meetings three times a year. Great Benefits - Most Full-Time Staff Are Eligible for: Starting PTO accrual of 20 days PTO/year + 10 holidays/year Flexible schedules 6% 401k match with immediate vesting up to $9k annually Semi-annual bonus eligibility (July and December) Company funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - a separate qualified retirement account Up to $10,000 in annual educational reimbursement Other company funded benefits, like life and disability insurance Optional zero deductible Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance plan Track Record of Success: We have grown every year since our founding in 1993. Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is a 100% employee-owned engineering services and solutions company that provides high-demand technical expertise in Digital Transformation, Modeling and Simulation, Rapid Capability Development, Test and Evaluation, Artificial Intelligence, Autonomy, Cybersecurity and Mission Assurance MTSI delivers capabilities to solve problems of global importance. Founded in 1993, MTSI today has employees at over 20 offices and field sites worldwide. For more information about MTSI, please visit www.mtsi-va.com MTSI embraces nine core values including our first core value of Employees come first. Consistent with our Core Values, we are committed to Equal Opportunity, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, military/veteran status, disability, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law. MTSI is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with physical and/or mental disabilities.