DoD SkillBridge - Client Engineer Intern

Planned Systems International (PSI) is an Enterprise IT services company who focuses on designing, building, securing, and operating cutting-edge software solutions that drive mission success and operational excellence for Federal Government organizations. We are currently seeking a Client Engineer SkillBridge Intern to support the global Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) Enhanced Mission Integration (AEMI) program at Hurlburt Field, FL.

We are seeking a Client Engineer to drive engineering, sustainment, and modernization of the AEMI client architecture across Air Force Special Operations environments. This mid-level (journeyman) role leads endpoint strategy, ensures cyber readiness, oversees deployments, and serves as the primary technical authority for client-side integrations that support C2, cyber operations, and enterprise situational awareness.

This position is ideal for transitioning service members with experience in IT, cyber operations, systems administration, maintenance, satellite communications, or similar technical fields. The Client Engineer interfaces with government leadership, and steers client-related changes. You will help shape the future of AEMI mission client operations and ensure the reliability of the endpoints operators rely on daily.

Position Type: DoD SkillBridge (Fellowship/Internship) - Fulltime, Temporary (Unpaid per DoD policy)
• Duration: 90-180 days (preferred 120-180 days; target dates flexible based on command approval and candidate availability)
• Location: Onsite/Hybrid (CONUS) Hurlburt Field/Valparaiso FL Innovation Facility

Technical Leadership & Architecture

• Own the AEMI client engineering roadmap, lifecycle planning, and modernization initiatives.
• Design and maintain Windows client baselines (Win11) optimized for performance, security, and mission tooling.
• Oversee STIG/SRG implementation, SCAP compliance, and vulnerability remediation strategies.
• Participate in engineering reviews, design sessions, and change control activities.

Endpoint Management & Automation

• Architect and maintain deployments.
• Develop and publish PowerShell automation to reduce build time, ensure configuration consistency, and eliminate drift.

Cybersecurity Integration

• Lead integration with HBSS/ePO, ACAS/Tenable, endpoint protection, host firewall policies, and certificate management.
• Drive compliance reporting, POA&M mitigation, and RMF support for clientrelated controls.

Operations & Troubleshooting

• Act as Tier 3/Subject Matter Expert for complex client issues affecting mission operations.
• Coordinate with Comm Squadrons, server teams, IA, and mission partners during deployment or incident response.
• Validate client-to-service connectivity: DNS, PKI, GPO, cert trust, authentication, proxies, services, and registration.

Stakeholder Engagement & Leadership

• Serve as a client engineering POC for government customers, auditors, and program leadership.
• Publish SOPs, runbooks, deployment guides, and engineering standards.

• Eligibility: Currently serving U.S. Service Member eligible for DoD SkillBridge (command approval required).
• Clearance: Active T3 investigation, with the ability to obtain and maintain necessary security clearances as required for access to classified information.
• Experience:
  • 5+ years experience as a Windows Client Engineer in DoD or enterprise environments.
  • Expert-level experience with:
    • SCCM/MECM and/or Intune (policy, app deployment, OS deployment)
    • DISA STIGs, SCAP, ACAS, HBSS/ePO
    • Active Directory, GPO, DNS, PKI
  • Demonstrated ability to lead technical projects or engineering workstreams.
  • Strong PowerShell scripting skills.
  • Excellent documentation, communication, and change-management skills.

• Direct experience with AEMI, SAMS Family of Systems or AF C2/Cyber platforms.
• Experience with SIPR client builds and cross-domain considerations.
• Certifications:
  • Security+ (DoD 8570 baseline)
  • Microsoft Endpoint Associate/Expert
  • ITIL, GIAC, or other cyber certifications
• Familiarity with VDI technologies (Horizon/Citrix).
• Experience improving compliance metrics or creating automated cyber reporting.

A Client Engineer SkillBridge fellow will be expected to complete deliverables such as:

• Establish or refresh the enterprise AEMI client baseline, fully STIG'd and SCAP validated.
• Deliver a modernized SCCM/Intune deployment workflow reducing errors and build time by 25-40%.
• Implement or refine HBSS/ePO policies tailored to AEMI client behavior.
• Produce clientfocused RMF evidence artifacts for key control families (CM, IA, SI).
• Create comprehensive Tier 2/3 troubleshooting guides for recurring AEMI client issues.
• Present a final capstone to government and program leadership demonstrating measurable mission impact.

High-performing fellows may be offered a fulltime positions, such as:

• Lead Client Engineer
• Client Engineer

• Compensation & Status
  • This is an unpaid DoD SkillBridge opportunity for qualifying transitioning Service Members.
  • Participants remain on active-duty orders and continue to receive military pay/benefits from their Service during the fellowship.

PSI offers full-time, benefits eligible employees a competitive total compensation package that includes paid leave, and options for employer sponsored group medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, AD&D coverage, legal services, identity theft, and accident insurance. Flexible spending account and health saving account options offer pre-tax savings for qualified medical, dental, and vision expenses. The company sponsored 401(k) retirement plan has an employer contribution match that is immediately vested. We invest in the professional growth of our employees through professional courses, certifications, and tuition reimbursement programs.

It is company policy to promote equal employment opportunities. All personnel decisions, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, and termination, are made without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, veteran status, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities will be provided. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources by emailing HRDepartment@plan-sys.com, or by dialing 703-575-8400.