Acquisitions Program Engineer - Systems Security, Senior

Canvas Inc.; Eglin Air Force Base (FL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Canvas Inc. seeks a Senior Acquisition Program Engineer – Systems Security at Eglin AFB to secure classified systems and defend critical programs. You will shape cybersecurity defenses and guide risk-management practices early in system design.

Responsibilities cover CPI/ATO, DoD directives, SCRM, encryption, and RMF-aligned engineering support for assessment and continuous monitoring, with onsite work at Eglin AFB, FL and up to 10% travel.

Qualifications

• Clearance: TS/SCI
• US citizenship required
• BS with 20 years' relevant experience OR MS with 15 years OR PhD with 5 years
• ABET-accredited engineering program preferred
• Experience with armament systems and DoD lifecycle processes

Responsibilities

• Identify Critical Program Information (CPI) and determine when Authority to Operate (ATO) is required.
• Develop AT specifications and procedures to prevent exploitation of critical technologies.
• 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.
• Identify mission-critical functions and components; implement risk management early.
• Develop IA specifications and support audits and integrations of secure components.
• Implement SCRM per DoDI 4140.01; mitigate supply-chain risks.
• Prevent counterfeit materials; apply life-cycle controls to protect system integrity.
• Support SCRM strategies for quality, supplier reliability, and disruptions.
• Support PIT and PIT-IA engineering for embedded systems.
• Apply AFLCMC PIT Security Control Assessor (SCA) processes.
• Ensure secure interconnections with NIPRNET, SIPRNET, and JWICS; cross-domain considerations.
• Support encryption solutions for weapon-system security.
• Provide RMF-aligned engineering support for assessment, authorization, and continuous monitoring

Skills

CPI/ATO processes

DoD security engineering

Education

Bachelor of Science in related discipline

Master of Science in related discipline

PhD in related discipline

Tools

RMF knowledge

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 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.

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 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 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%