DCS Corp

Systems Security Program Engineer

DCS Corp • $120K — $145K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • US Citizenship required due to sensitive information access.
  • Active TS/SCI security clearance.
  • BS in a relevant field with 20 years experience; MS with 15 years; or PhD with 5 years experience.
  • Strong background in program protection and risk management in defense systems.
  • Familiarity with DOD compliance standards, particularly DoDI 5200.44 and 8500.01E.

Responsibilities

  • Identify and evaluate Critical Program Information to enforce AT protections.
  • Create specifications to protect critical technologies from exploitation.
  • Maintain and support the Program Protection Plan's AT sections.
  • Liaise with stakeholders for compliant system testing and fielding.
  • Integrate IA engineering practices into weapon systems design.
  • Implement risk management practices in system design phases.
  • Develop and audit IA specifications against compliance standards.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work with cutting-edge defense technologies.
  • Collaboration with multiple defense agencies and external stakeholders.
  • Involvement in mission-critical projects with significant national security impact.
  • Professional development opportunities within a highly technical field.
Full Job Description
Essential Job Functions:

Duties include, but not limited to:
  • Identify and assess Critical Program Information (CPI) and determine when AT protections are required.
  • Develop AT specifications and procedures that prevent or delay exploitation of critical technologies.
  • Support and maintain AT sections of the Program Protection Plan.
  • Coordinate with external stakeholders (e.g., SAF/IA, AT Evaluation Team, Weapons AO, OSI/PJ, 48 CTS) to enable compliant testing and fielding.
  • Apply IA engineering to air-to-air and air-to-ground weapon systems in accordance with DoDI 5200.44 and DoDI 8500.01E.
  • Identify missions-critical functions and critical components and implement risk-management practices early in system design.
  • Develop IA specifications and support audits, assessments, and integration of secure components.
  • Implement SCRM per DoDI 4140.01, including identifying and mitigating internal and external supply-chain risks.
  • Prevent introduction of counterfeit materials and apply life-cycle controls to protect system integrity.
  • Support development of SCRM strategies for quality, supplier reliability, natural disasters, demand shifts, and global disruptions.
  • Support PIT and PIT-IA engineering for mission-critical embedded systems.
  • Apply AFLCMC's PIT Security Control Assessor (SCA) processes.
  • Ensure secure interconnections with NIPRNET, SIPRNET, and JWICS, including configuration and cross-domain considerations.
  • Support design and implementation of encryption solutions for weapon-system security.
  • Provide RMF-aligned engineering support for assessment, authorization, and continuous-monitoring activities.

Required Skills:

Due to the sensitivity of customer related requirements, US Citizenship is required.

Active TS/SCI security clearance

Bachelor of Science degree in related discipline and 20 years of relevant experience; OR Master of Science degree in related discipline and 15 years of relevant experience; OR PhD in related discipline and 5 years of relevant experience.

Desired Skills:
  • Undergraduate and/or graduate engineering degree from a college or university with an Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology (ABET) accredited engineering program.
  • Experience with armament systems (air-to-air, air-to-surface munitions, missiles, or related systems).
  • Knowledge of DoD acquisition lifecycle processes and DoDI 5200.44, 8500.01E, and 4140.01.

Desired Technical Skills:
  • Experience with Critical Program Information (CPI) and Authority to Operate (ATO) processes and procedures.

About DCS Corp

DCS Corp is a defense and aerospace company that provides engineering and technical support services to clients in the United States government and commercial sectors. The company was founded in 1977 and has grown to become a leading provider of engineering and technical services in the defense and aerospace industries. DCS Corp's services include systems engineering, software development, and logistics support, among others. The company is known for its expertise in advanced technology and has been recognized for its contributions to the defense and aerospace industries.
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1977

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