Lead SBI Information Security & Program Protection Planning Engineer

Astrion; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Astrion in Huntsville, AL is seeking an Information Security & Program Protection Planning Analyst to lead PPP development for DoD space programs, integrating security frameworks across satellite and ground systems and advising government stakeholders.

Required: a Bachelor's in information systems, cybersecurity, engineering or related field, 8+ years supporting DoD acquisition with focus on Program Protection, plus Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in information systems, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or related field (DoD substitutions allowed).
• 8+ years of DoD acquisition program experience focused on Program Protection, SSE, and Acquisition Security / Risk Management.
• Strong knowledge of DoDI 5200.39, DoDI 5000.02, AFPAM 63-113.
• Experience evaluating acquisition documentation and contractor deliverables.
• Active Top-Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and update of PPPs per DoDI 5200.39, DoDI 5000.02, AFPAM 63-113.
• Support Space Sensing satellite programs with protection strategies.
• Ensure PPPs align with CPI and CC protection requirements.
• Analyze inputs from CISP, ITA, STAR, OPSEC and translate into protections.

Skills

Top Secret clearance

DoD acquisition experience

Program Protection

System Security Engineering

Acquisition Security / Risk Management

Policy & compliance knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in information systems, cybersecurity, engineering, or related field

Tools

DoDI 5200.39

DoDI 5000.02

AFPAM 63-113

CPI/CC protection methodologies

Job description

Overview

Information Security & Program Protection Planning Analyst

LOCATION: Huntsville, AL

JOB STATUS: Full-Time

CLEARANCE: Top Secret required (SCI Eligible)

Astrion is seeking a highly skilled Information Security & Program Protection Planning Analyst to support the Golden Dome of America Intelligence and Security in Huntsville, AL.

This role is critical to ensuring the protection of mission-critical space systems across the Space Sensing portfolio. The selected candidate will serve as a key advisor to government stakeholders, leading the development, integration, and sustainment of Program Protection Plans (PPP) and associated security frameworks across satellite and ground systems.

This position sits at the intersection of acquisition, security engineering, and counterintelligence, ensuring that critical technologies, components, and mission capabilities are protected throughout the system lifecycle. Salary dependent on years of experience.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• Bachelor’s degree in information systems, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or related field
  • (Experience substitutions are allowed per DoD standards)
• 8+ years of experience supporting DoD acquisition programs with a focus on:
  • Program Protection
  • System Security Engineering
  • Acquisition Security / Risk Management
• Strong working knowledge of:
  • DoDI 5200.39, DoDI 5000.02, AFPAM 63-113
  • CPI / Critical Components protection methodologies
• Experience evaluating acquisition documentation and contractor deliverables
• Active Top-Secret clearance with ability to obtain SCI

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience supporting DoD, Intelligence Community, USSF, USAF, USA, USN, or related federal organizations
• Experience working with cross-functional teams across intelligence, acquisition, cybersecurity, and engineering communities.
• Familiarity with:
  • Anti-Tamper (AT) methodologies
  • Supply chain risk management
  • System Security Engineering (SSE) frameworks
• Experience working within classified program environments and high-visibility acquisition efforts

RESPONSIBILITIES

Program Protection & Security Planning

• Lead the development and continuous update of Program Protection Plans (PPP) in accordance with DoDI 5200.39, DoDI 5000.02, and AFPAM 63-113
• Support emerging and legacy Space Sensing satellite programs with tailored protection strategies
• Ensure alignment of PPPs with Critical Program Information (CPI) and Critical Components (CC) protection requirements

Threat & Risk Integration

• Analyze and integrate inputs from:
  • Counterintelligence Support Plans (CISP)
  • Integrated Threat Assessments (ITA)
  • System Threat Assessment Reports (STAR)
  • Operations Security (OPSEC) Plans
• Translate threat data into actionable protections and mitigation strategies

Security Documentation & Compliance

• Develop, review, and maintain:
  • Anti-Tamper Plans (ATP)
  • Technology Assessment / Control Plans (TA/CP)
  • Security Classification Guides (SCG)
  • System Security Engineering Management Plans (SSEMP)
• Ensure compliance with DoD acquisition security policies and lifecycle requirements

Acquisition & Engineering Support

• Evaluate acquisition artifacts for security compliance, including:
  • Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs)
  • Configuration Change Proposals (CCPs)
  • Task Change Proposals (TCPs)
• Provide written risk assessments addressing cost, schedule, performance, and security impacts

Program Execution & Oversight

• Conduct contractor site visits to validate implementation of system security controls
• Lead or support System Security Working Group (SSWG) activities
• Perform Criticality Analysis (CA) to identify mission-critical functions and vulnerabilities
• Support program office security libraries and documentation repositories (e.g., SharePoint/Livelink)