Careers and Benefits
SES is searching for dynamic candidates for our projects in Colorado Springs, CO; Bellevue, NE and San Antonio, TX. We pay sign-on bonuses and relocation (when applicable). Positions require US Citizenship and a Secret or TS/SCI Clearance. Our goals are to maintain technical expertise providing state-of-the art solutions that consistently exceed customer expectations. If you or anyone you know might be qualified and interested, please contact us regarding our referral fees. We look forward to hearing from you.
Cyberspace Operations Planner
| % Travel: | N/A |
| Duration: | 5 Years |
| Minimum Clearance: | TS/SCI |
| Project or Contract Name: | CAPES |
| Location (address): | San Antonio, TX |
The 688th Cyberspace Wing (688 CW) seeks a highly motivated and experienced Cyber Operations Planner to play a critical role in developing and implementing Air Force (AF) cyber operations plans and strategies.
Responsibilities:
- Plan, implement, and execute assigned AF cyber operations plans and strategy.
- Develop detailed Cyber Ops Planning products across the AFIN, ensuring seamless integration with cyberspace operations for various commands.
- Assist in defining, outlining, and documenting strategic and tactical plans, intelligence interfaces, and data analytics for mission assurance through cyberspace.
- Analyze national-level strategy and defense guidance to conduct comprehensive campaign planning and integrate cyberspace requirements into the national defense strategy.
- Support continuous assessment of USAF, DoD, and CCMD cyberspace operations, analyzing data and providing recommendations for adjustments.
- Develop Cyber Ops Planning products for cyber operations and training, refining operating concepts to support mission accomplishment.
- Interpret regulations and provide guidance to units on implementing headquarters' directives.
- Identify resource requirements for campaign objectives and contribute to policy development.
- Facilitate cyberspace program planning and operations across the DoD and CCMDs.
- Analyze data and reports to identify and address policy and operational challenges.
- Provide expert advice on cyberspace policy and program issues to government staff.
- Collect and analyze data for Cyber Ops Planning products, recommending program adjustments based on feedback.
- Keep senior leadership informed of problem areas and corrective actions.
- Collaborate with counterparts to gain lessons learned and improve analysis effectiveness.
- Participate in conferences, meetings, and symposiums as required.
Requirements:
- 5 or more years of AF Cyber Operations experience
- 1 or more years of USAF Operational Planning experience
- Strategic understanding of USAF Cyber Operations and Capabilities
- DoD 8570 IAT II Certification or higher. Minimum includes one active certification(s): ("CCNA" or "CySA+" or "GICSP" or "GSEC" or "Security+ CE" or "CND" or "SSCP")
- 3 years of experience with at least one of the following Weapon Systems/Technologies: AFINC, ACD, CDA, CSCS, JWICS, SAP, and XCOMM
- Bachelor’s Degree is desired
Security Clearance Required:
- Current DoD TS/SCI
Travel Required:
- Minimal, less than 10%
Weapon Systems SME
| % Travel: | 25% |
| Duration: | 5 Years |
| Minimum Clearance: | TS/SCI |
| Project or Contract Name: | CAPES |
| Location (address): | San Antonio, TX |
The Weapons System SME will be responsible for planning, implementing, and executing Air Force cyber operations plans and strategies assigned to the 688 CW. This role involves delivering specific Cyber Ops Planning products within designated deadlines and providing support to various entities to accomplish cyberspace missions effectively.
Responsibilities:
- Apply mastery of cyberspace operations planning to develop and execute Cyber Ops Planning products across the AFIN, ensuring seamless integration and execution in support of OSD, HAF, JS, Combatant Commands, USCYBERCOM, and other entities.
- Assist in defining and documenting strategic and tactical long-range plans, intelligence interfaces, and required data analytics through Cyber Ops Planning products to enhance mission assurance for AF Weapon Systems.
- Interpret national-level strategy and defense guidance, contributing to comprehensive campaign planning to achieve directed objectives.
- Support systematic assessment of USAF, DoD, and CCMD cyberspace operations to evaluate policy objectives and strategic plans, providing expert guidance to interpret data and recommend adjustments.
- Plan Cyber Ops Planning products for cyber operations and associated training, refining operating concepts and interfaces to support cyberspace operations integration.
- Interpret regulations, provide advice on implementation, coordinate with NAF, MAJCOM, and DoD partners, and assist in developing strategic mission essential tasks and concept of employment.
- Identify ways to resource campaign requirements, set program priorities, and analyze policies and practices to develop or revise policies and plans.
- Facilitate cyberspace program planning and operations through collaboration across the DoD and CCMDs, guiding the development and management of cyber operations activities and resources.
- Assist in evaluating guidance for compliance task requirements by assigned deadlines.
- Use technical expertise to guide data collection and analysis for Cyber Ops Planning products, making recommendations for program strategies and resources.
- Keep senior leadership informed of problem areas and corrective actions, collaborate with counterparts, and participate in conferences, meetings, and symposiums as required.
Requirements:
- 5 or more years’ experience in USAF Defensive Cyberspace Operations
- DoD 8570 IAT II Certification or higher. Minimum includes one active certification(s): ("CCNA" or "CySA+" or "GICSP" or "GSEC" or "Security+ CE" or "CND" or "SSCP")
- 3 years of experience with at least one of the following Weapon Systems/Technologies: AFINC, ACD, CDA, CSCS, JWICS, SAP, and XCOMM
- USAF Cyberspace Weapon System Operator Qualification
- Desired: Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, or related field
Security Clearance Required:
- Current DoD TS/SCI
- Able to obtain SAP/SAR eligibility.
- Current Passport
Travel Required:
- Minimal, less than 25-30%
Lead Systems Engineer
| % Travel: | N/A |
| Duration: | 5 Years |
| Minimum Clearance: | TS/SCI |
| Project or Contract Name: | CAPES |
| Location (address): | San Antonio, TX |
The Lead Systems Engineer will play a crucial role in enhancing the Air Force's Defensive Cyberspace Operations posture through partnership-driven weapons systems analysis. This position involves coordinating with Squadron Commanders, Group Leadership, and various entities to ensure network operation activities align with USCYBERCOM and JFHQ-DODIN policies.
Responsibilities:
- Provide in-depth analysis of Defensive Cyberspace Operations within the Department of Defense and the Air Force, focusing on strengthening the overall posture.
- Coordinate and offer support to Squadron Commanders and Group Leadership to ensure adherence to USCYBERCOM and JFHQ-DODIN policies.
- Collaborate with Air Combat Command (ACC), Headquarters Air Force (HAF), and the Joint Staff when assistance is required by the 688 CW.
- Analyze USCYBERCOM initiatives and requirements concerning network operation activities.
- Actively participate in conferences, meetings, and symposiums, with at least one representative attending requested events to support network operations activities.
Requirements:
- 5 or more years’ experience in USAF Defensive Cyberspace Operations
- DoD 8570 IAT II Certification or higher. Minimum includes one active certification(s): ("CCNA" or "CySA+" or "GICSP" or "GSEC" or "Security+ CE" or "CND" or "SSCP")
- On site support in San Antonio, TX
- USAF Cyberspace Weapon System Operator Qualification
- Desired: Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, or related field
Security Clearance Required:
- Current DoD TS/SCI
Travel Required:
- Minimal, less than 10%
Requirements System Engineer
| % Travel: | N/A |
| Duration: | 5 Years |
| Minimum Clearance: | TS/SCI |
| Project or Contract Name: | CAPES |
| Location (address): | San Antonio, TX |
The Requirements Specialist Engineer will play a crucial role in providing support to the Government for monitoring and tracking projects affecting the AFIN, advising the 688th Cyberspace Wing staff, and project team leads. This position involves guiding, tracking, and documenting project activities to ensure seamless collaboration, operational support, and conformance to standards while delivering Cyber Capability Requirements Planning products within specified deadlines.
Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with internal and external project teams to provide project collaboration and on-boarding support, monitoring and tracking projects affecting the AFIN.
- Advise the 688th Cyberspace Wing staff and project team leads on guiding, tracking, and documenting project activities, including collaboration, operational support, engineering initiatives, and integration of new tools and processes.
- Engage and collaborate with requirement initiators, process owners, and mission area leads to prepare, process, and coordinate Cyber Needs Forms (CNF), AF Forms 1067, and unfunded requirements (UFRs) to meet deadlines and align with enterprise standardization strategy.
- Advise, coordinate, track, and maintain weapons systems requirements impacting wing operations.
- Evaluate requirements impacting wing operations, review HHQ governance, and maintain copies of requirements impacting 688 CW weapons systems.
- Maintain a knowledge base of weapons systems requirements to enable strategic thinking and efficient requirements processing.
- Develop, revise, and coordinate requirements in support of assigned missions, ensuring adequacy, feasibility, acceptability, completeness, and compliance with 688 CW processes.
- Participate in conferences, meetings, and symposiums as required, adhering to certification requirements and delivering required reports and materials.
Requirements:
- 5 or more years’ experience in USAF Defensive Cyberspace Operations
- DoD 8570 IAT II Certification or higher. Minimum includes one active certification(s): ("CCNA" or "CySA+" or "GICSP" or "GSEC" or "Security+ CE" or "CND" or "SSCP")
- On site support in San Antonio, TX
- USAF Cyberspace Weapon System Operator Qualification
- Desired: Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, or related field
Security Clearance Required:
- Current DoD TS/SCI
Travel Required:
- Minimal, less than 10%
Project and Network Analyst
| % Travel: | N/A |
| Duration: | 5 Years |
| Minimum Clearance: | TS/SCI |
| Project or Contract Name: | CAPES |
| Location (address): | San Antonio, TX |
The Project and Network Analyst will provide expertise across NIPR, SIPR, JWICS, and SAP domains, supporting the Government in managing cyber capability development, engineering, and integrations for Air Force and Joint systems. Responsibilities include guiding, tracking, and documenting project activities, collaborating on operational support, engineering initiatives, and integration of new tools and processes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide subject matter expertise to guide, track, and document project activities in collaboration with internal and external organizations.
- Conduct analysis of operational, conceptual, functional, and strategic support plans, recommending viable solutions and courses of action.
- Assist in creating databases to record and sustain the technology baseline for equipment, hardware, software, and firmware.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to align requirements with enterprise standardization strategy.
- Lead project teams in identifying and coordinating issue resolution, including project scheduling, fielding, training, and transition.
- Support the development of new policies, procedures, guides, and governance documents.
- Ensure compliance with Federal mandates and guidance.
- Provide technical reports and analysis as needed.
- Support the Government in integrating new software and hardware tools, processes, and capabilities.
- Conduct analysis and recommend security posture, cost considerations, and training requirements.
- Collaborate with test teams to ensure secure and operationally acceptable technical solutions.
- Provide technical reports on test results, standards analysis, and integration issues.
- Support the management of technical plans, requirements, and project documentation.
- Review enterprise network plans and documents for functional, technical, and security considerations.
- Support in preparing for and interpreting results of DISA CCRI inspections.
- Collaborate with various organizations to ensure compliance with CCRI inspection criteria.
Requirements:
- 5 or more years’ experience in USAF Defensive Cyberspace Operations
- DoD 8570 IAT II Certification or higher. Minimum includes one active certification(s): ("CCNA" or "CySA+" or "GICSP" or "GSEC" or "Security+ CE" or "CND" or "SSCP")
- On site support in San Antonio, TX
- USAF Cyberspace Weapon System Operator Qualification
- Desired: Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, or related field
Security Clearance Required:
- Current DoD TS/SCI
Travel Required:
- Minimal, less than 10%
Our benefits include:
- Full, Comprehensive Health Insurance (United Healthcare)
- Company provided Life Insurance
- Short-term Disability Insurance
- Long-term Disability Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- AFLAC - Supplemented Insurance (Hospital stay, Cancer, etc.)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and their families
Paid Time Off Includes:
- Accumulated Vacation (Available on Day 1)
- New Year's Day
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day
- Memorial Day
- Juneteenth
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Thanksgiving
- Christmas
If assigned to a DoD contract, the following are also paid holidays:
- Presidents Day
- Columbus Day
- Veterans Day
We believe in completely investing in our team members through:
- Enabling professional growth with an individual self-development plan
- Paid tuition from Accredited College/University
- Paid professional and job related certifications
- Paid professional and job related training
- Paid membership to professional organizations
401K Plan:
- Self-funded, Plan Transfer available immediately
- Fully Vested in 12 Months
- Company matching - tied to Company Success