Space Force SFSC · IT & Cyber
62EXC Computer Systems Engineer
Overview
A Computer Systems Engineer plans and implements technology projects within specialties such as aeronautical systems, computer systems, flight testing, and mechanical fields. The engineer applies advanced skills and specialized knowledge to technology used in operations around the world.
Minimum clearance: Top Secret
Core Skills
- systems engineering
- enterprise IT architecture understanding
- requirements analysis
- systems integration
- network and systems design fundamentals
- risk and impact analysis
- technical documentation
- project coordination
- troubleshooting complex systems
- stakeholder communication
Civilian Software & Tools
- Amazon Web Services AWS CloudFormation
- Amazon Web Services AWS software
- Ansible software
- Atlassian JIRA
- Bash
- C++
- Docker
- Git
Civilian Career Paths
- Systems Administration
- Network Engineering
- Cloud Engineering
- IT Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- CompTIA Security+
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
- AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
- Linux Professional Institute Linux Essentials
Career Growth
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Associate
- Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate
- Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)
- INCOSE Associate Systems Engineering Professional (ASEP)
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
Also Common
- INCOSE Systems Engineering Professional (ASEP/CSEP)
- Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
What the Work Involves
- Communicate with staff or clients to understand specific system requirements.
- Investigate system component suitability for specified purposes, and make recommendations regarding component use.
- Provide customers or installation teams guidelines for implementing secure systems.
- Direct the analysis, development, and operation of complete computer systems.
- Monitor system operation to detect potential problems.
Related Occupations
- Computer Network Architects
- Software Developers
- Computer Systems Analysts
- Computer Network Support Specialists
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: a four-year degree or equivalent experience.
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