Systems Security Program Engineer DCS Corp | Eglin
Job detailsDCS has an exciting opportunity for a
Senior Acquisition Program Engineer - Systems Security at Eglin AFB. You'll be the guardian of the Air Force's most advanced systems, locking down classified tech, shaping cybersecurity defenses, and keeping mission-critical programs safe from threats.
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.
