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Senior Level Career (10+ yrs experience)
$150,000 - $183,000
Engineering - Systems
Orlando, FL (On-Site/Office)
Cross Domain Solution (CDS) Ruleset Subject Matter Expert (SME)
Senior-Level | $150,000–$183,000 | Orlando, FL | Active Secret Clearance Required (TS/SCI and SAP/SAR Preferred)
Shape the digital battlespace—develop and secure cross-domain data transfer systems that power next-generation distributed training for the U.S. Air Force.
A Day in the Life – What You’ll Do
Develop, test, and validate English Language Rule Plans (ELRPs) and Rulesets for CAF Distributed Mission Operations (DMO) training systems.
Design and refine cross-domain rulesets for Serco’s SILENTWIRE solution integrated with Everfox’s SimShield Guard, ensuring compliance with NSA and CAF DMO data transfer requirements.
Collaborate with Air Combat SMEs, simulator engineers, and DMO stakeholders to define secure, mission-relevant data exchange parameters.
Interpret Security Classification Guides (SCGs) and implement data-handling logic that protects classified mission information while enabling realistic distributed training.
Support security approval activities, cross-domain test events, and configuration control boards.
Participate in Ruleset Working Groups (RWGs) and prepare technical documentation, test reports, and white papers for program and government review.
Provide technical consultation on CDS engineering improvements, ensuring alignment between operational training needs and security requirements.
Apply Modeling & Simulation (M&S) methodologies to assess the performance, fidelity, and impact of CDS rule configurations.
Conduct limited travel (up to 10%) for cross-domain integration testing and DMO exercises.
Required Qualifications
U.S. Citizenship
Active DoD Secret Clearance (with ability to obtain TS/SCI and SAP/SAR)
Bachelor’s degree in STEM (Computer Science, Modeling & Simulation, Physics, Math, Systems Engineering, or Aerospace Engineering)
12 years of experience with Bachelor’s
10 years with Master’s
6 years with PhD
Experience with cross-domain or data transfer systems and understanding of security guard technologies
Familiarity with Modeling and Simulation (M&S) frameworks, system modeling, and data flow architecture
Strong understanding of air combat operations, tactics, and distributed mission training environments
Ability to document complex technical logic, workflows, and security rationale clearly and effectively
Must hold or obtain a DoD 8140 IAT Level II or higher certification (Security+, CySA+, or CISSP) within six months
Preferred Qualifications
Air combat or flight operations background (e.g., former fighter pilot, WSO, CSO, or pilot instructor) highly desired
Experience with Computer Generated Forces (CGF) tools such as:
Combat Environment Server (CES)
Next Generation Threat System (NGTS)
Modern Air Combat Environment (MACE)
Familiarity with Serco SILENTWIRE and Everfox SimShield Guard integration or other cross-domain security solutions
Experience developing Cross Domain Solution (CDS) rulesets for training or operational use cases
Active Top Secret or TS/SCI clearance
If this sounds like you, we’d love to talk. Apply today and help advance secure, cross-domain interoperability for the U.S. Air Force.
Who is Caribou Thunder?
Caribou Thunder is a HUBZone-certified small business providing advanced technical and engineering services to the U.S. Department of War and its mission partners.
35+ states and 20+ countries. We’ve delivered trusted solutions for over two decades — strengthening national readiness across missions on land, undersea, in the air, and throughout LEO, MEO, GEO, and deep space.
Why Caribou Thunder?
TEAM THUNDER — Mission Focused. Delivery Proven. Ready to Serve.
Employee Advocacy
Mission Proven
Global Reach
Skilled Teams
Modern Tools
Empowering Culture
Our engineers and innovators ensure capability from sea floor to space frontier — delivering on time, maintaining compliance, and performing with precision in high-consequence environments.
We specialize in Engineering Services, Cybersecurity, Software Development, Modeling & Simulation, Digital Engineering, and Artificial Intelligence — disciplines powering the nation’s most complex technical missions.
Employee Advocacy + Benefits
Our people are the heart of Caribou Thunder. We invest in their growth, flexibility, and well-being — knowing their success drives ours.
Benefits include:
Premium Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
401(k) with 6% Company Match
Flexible PTO & Work Schedule
Education & Certification Reimbursement
Support for Military Leave
Work–Life Balance & Traditional Family Values
Your future, your flexibility, your well-being — we invest in you. Apply and let’s connect.
Senior-Level | $150,000–$183,000 | Orlando, FL | Active Secret Clearance Required (TS/SCI and SAP/SAR Preferred)
Shape the digital battlespace—develop and secure cross-domain data transfer systems that power next-generation distributed training for the U.S. Air Force.
A Day in the Life – What You’ll Do
Develop, test, and validate English Language Rule Plans (ELRPs) and Rulesets for CAF Distributed Mission Operations (DMO) training systems.
Design and refine cross-domain rulesets for Serco’s SILENTWIRE solution integrated with Everfox’s SimShield Guard, ensuring compliance with NSA and CAF DMO data transfer requirements.
Collaborate with Air Combat SMEs, simulator engineers, and DMO stakeholders to define secure, mission-relevant data exchange parameters.
Interpret Security Classification Guides (SCGs) and implement data-handling logic that protects classified mission information while enabling realistic distributed training.
Support security approval activities, cross-domain test events, and configuration control boards.
Participate in Ruleset Working Groups (RWGs) and prepare technical documentation, test reports, and white papers for program and government review.
Provide technical consultation on CDS engineering improvements, ensuring alignment between operational training needs and security requirements.
Apply Modeling & Simulation (M&S) methodologies to assess the performance, fidelity, and impact of CDS rule configurations.
Conduct limited travel (up to 10%) for cross-domain integration testing and DMO exercises.
Required Qualifications
U.S. Citizenship
Active DoD Secret Clearance (with ability to obtain TS/SCI and SAP/SAR)
Bachelor’s degree in STEM (Computer Science, Modeling & Simulation, Physics, Math, Systems Engineering, or Aerospace Engineering)
12 years of experience with Bachelor’s
10 years with Master’s
6 years with PhD
Experience with cross-domain or data transfer systems and understanding of security guard technologies
Familiarity with Modeling and Simulation (M&S) frameworks, system modeling, and data flow architecture
Strong understanding of air combat operations, tactics, and distributed mission training environments
Ability to document complex technical logic, workflows, and security rationale clearly and effectively
Must hold or obtain a DoD 8140 IAT Level II or higher certification (Security+, CySA+, or CISSP) within six months
Preferred Qualifications
Air combat or flight operations background (e.g., former fighter pilot, WSO, CSO, or pilot instructor) highly desired
Experience with Computer Generated Forces (CGF) tools such as:
Combat Environment Server (CES)
Next Generation Threat System (NGTS)
Modern Air Combat Environment (MACE)
Familiarity with Serco SILENTWIRE and Everfox SimShield Guard integration or other cross-domain security solutions
Experience developing Cross Domain Solution (CDS) rulesets for training or operational use cases
Active Top Secret or TS/SCI clearance
If this sounds like you, we’d love to talk. Apply today and help advance secure, cross-domain interoperability for the U.S. Air Force.
Who is Caribou Thunder?
Caribou Thunder is a HUBZone-certified small business providing advanced technical and engineering services to the U.S. Department of War and its mission partners.
35+ states and 20+ countries. We’ve delivered trusted solutions for over two decades — strengthening national readiness across missions on land, undersea, in the air, and throughout LEO, MEO, GEO, and deep space.
Why Caribou Thunder?
TEAM THUNDER — Mission Focused. Delivery Proven. Ready to Serve.
Employee Advocacy
Mission Proven
Global Reach
Skilled Teams
Modern Tools
Empowering Culture
Our engineers and innovators ensure capability from sea floor to space frontier — delivering on time, maintaining compliance, and performing with precision in high-consequence environments.
We specialize in Engineering Services, Cybersecurity, Software Development, Modeling & Simulation, Digital Engineering, and Artificial Intelligence — disciplines powering the nation’s most complex technical missions.
Employee Advocacy + Benefits
Our people are the heart of Caribou Thunder. We invest in their growth, flexibility, and well-being — knowing their success drives ours.
Benefits include:
Premium Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
401(k) with 6% Company Match
Flexible PTO & Work Schedule
Education & Certification Reimbursement
Support for Military Leave
Work–Life Balance & Traditional Family Values
Your future, your flexibility, your well-being — we invest in you. Apply and let’s connect.
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