About this opportunity
DCS Corp lists this Systems Security Program Engineer opportunity in eglin air force base, Florida. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
DCS 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 and DoDI E.
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 , 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 anAccreditationBoardofEngineeringandTechnology(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 , E, and .
Desired Technical Skills:
Experience with Critical Program Information (CPI) and Authority to Operate (ATO) processes and procedures.
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