Acquisitions Program Engineer - Systems Security, Senior

Canvas II, LLC.; Eglin Air Force Base (FL); On-site; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite at Eglin AFB

Travel up to 10%

Job summary

Canvas Inc. is seeking a Senior Acquisition Program Engineer - Systems Security at Eglin AFB to safeguard critical systems and guide cybersecurity defenses.

You will identify CPI, develop AT specifications, and coordinate with SAF/IA and other teams to enable secure testing and fielding. The role requires TS/SCI clearance, US citizenship, and extensive experience with DoD acquisition lifecycles and RMF/SCRM processes, including life-cycle protection of mission-critical embedded systems.

Qualifications

• Clearance: TS/SCI; Must be a US citizen.
• Bachelor/Master/PhD with years of relevant experience as specified.

Responsibilities

• Identify and assess CPI and AT protections.
• Develop AT specs and procedures to prevent exploitation.
• Support and maintain AT sections of the Program Protection Plan.
• Coordinate with external stakeholders to enable compliant testing and fielding.
• Apply IA engineering to weapon systems per DoDI 5200.44 and 8500.01E.
• Implement risk-management early in system design.
• Develop IA specs and support audits and integration of secure components.
• Implement SCRM per DoDI 4140.01, mitigate supply-chain risks.
• Support PIT/IA engineering for embedded systems.
• Ensure secure interconnections with NIPRNET/SIPRNET/JWICS.

Skills

IA engineering

RMF

SCRM

Cybersecurity

Education

Bachelor's degree in related discipline

Master's degree in related discipline

PhD in related discipline

Tools

DoD acquisition lifecycle

DoDI 5200.44

DoDI 8500.01E

DoDI 4140.01

Job description

Canvas Inc., is hiring 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.

Duties

• 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.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Clearance: TS/SCI Must be a US citizen
• Education and experience: 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

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.

Preferred Technical Skills

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

Additional Information

• Onsite: Eglin AFB.
• FL Travel: Able to travel up to 10%

Canvas was founded by Jami Peyton in 2007 to deliver real-world engineering and technology solutions that strengthen national defense. Since then, we’ve been guided by technical excellence, operational insight, and a shared commitment to the warfighter. Teamwork drives everything we do, enabling close collaboration across programs, customers, and colleagues to solve complex challenges. Our work supports key national security priorities like missile defense, test and evaluation, digital transformation, and warfighter readiness. As an award-winning company built on integrity, agility, and innovation, Canvas continues to grow and deliver mission-critical solutions that support the future of national defense.