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Ops Consulting is seeking an experienced Systems Engineer to support mission-critical cybersecurity modernization efforts. This position plays a pivotal role in analyzing, designing, and integrating complex systems. As a key technical leader, you will guide systems engineering activities, drive security-by-design strategies, and collaborate with elite cybersecurity teams to defend against emerging threats. The Systems Engineer shall be responsible for constructing, annotating, and publishing results throughout Phase 1. This includes configuring Docker containers to operate various AI models within both classified and unclassified networks and ensuring that CSSP monitoring tools can effectively observe these systems. They will dedicate considerable effort to integrating our AI detection capabilities into existing CSSP security tools, including developing custom Splunk data inputs, formulating Suricata rules for AI traffic patterns, and creating automated workflows within the IC. A significant aspect of their responsibilities involves bridging the gap between the AI domain and security operations, assisting CSSP analysts in comprehending system behaviors when AI functions deviate from traditional applications. Additionally, they will document all processes in accordance with systems engineering standards to ensure traceability of requirements from testing scenarios to actual security objectives. Required Qualifications: * A current government clearance, a background investigation, and a polygraph examination are required. * Experience: Minimum 14 years of systems engineering experience, with demonstrated leadership in complex system development and integration. * Education: Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or a related field from an accredited college or university. * Docker containerization experience * API integration and system-to-system communication experience * Python or Bash scripting * Linux system administration * Certifications: * CompTIA Cloud+ Certification (Cloud+) * DoD 8570 IAT Level I or II Certification (e.g., Security+, SSCP, GSEC) * Computing Environment (CE) Certification, which may include: * Windows, Linux, Cisco, Red Hat, Microsoft, Python, Splunk, Kibana, Advanced Cyber Defense Course, or other operating systems and tools Preferred Qualifications: * Experience with SIEM platforms (Splunk) or IDS tools (Suricata) * Understanding of AI/ML workloads and resource patterns * Prior DoD/IC experience Good to Know: * Will work in both classified and unclassified environments * Will integrate with existing CSSP security tools (Splunk, Suricata, Carbon Black) * Will deploy AI models in Docker for testing (open-source models like Llama, Mistral) * Will work alongside SOC analysts to validate monitoring capabilities About the Mission: Modernize and strengthen cybersecurity operations, defending national interests against sophisticated cyber threats. We lead engineering and authorization services for some of the world's most complex and secure systems. Our teams work across three primary organizations: * Enterprise Cybersecurity Services Organization - Delivers agile, end-to-end cybersecurity capabilities that enable secure operations. * Authorization Services Organization - Embeds security from the ground up, integrating protections early in the SDLC. * Global Cryptologic Enterprise - Supports continuous monitoring, incident response, and technical threat analysis across all classification levels. Join us and be a part of something greater - where your work truly matters. #LI-JP1 #OpsConsulting The Swift Group and Subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class. Pay Range: $49,996.80 - $290,004.00 Pay ranges are a general guideline and not intended as a guaranteed and/or implied final compensation or salary for this job opening. Determination of official compensation or salary relies on several different factors including, but not limited to: level of position, complexity of job responsibilities, geographic location, work experience, education, certifications, Federal Government contract labor categories, and contract wage rates. At The Swift Group and Subsidiaries, you will receive comprehensive benefits including but not limited to: healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, education, and time off benefits. Create a Job Alert Interested in building your career at The Swift Group? Get future opportunities sent straight to your email. Create alert

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