Naval Systems Security Architect

Amentum; Virginia, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) matching

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Tax-saving options

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a Senior Naval System Security Engineer with deep experience in Navy surface major weapons, combat, and fire control systems. You will apply system security engineering to design, integrate, and protect critical weapon systems across platforms.

Responsibilities include developing PPPs, performing requirements derivation, and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders to ensure secure, reliable operations in demanding defense environments.

Qualifications

• BS degree or 10 years of demonstrated knowledge relevant to the SOW.
• 10 years professional systems engineering with DoD major systems programs; 5 years as a team leader on system engineering/mission engineering for software-intensive systems.
• 10 years total life cycle system development/analysis experience; experience with Government Off-The-Shelf and Commercial Off-The-Shelf tech.
• Experience with system certification processes and self-certification criteria.
• Active SECRET U.S. Government Clearance; U.S. Citizenship required to obtain clearance.

Responsibilities

• Providing expertise with development, integration, and management of complex Naval surface weapons/combat defense systems.
• Providing system design/system integration documents for weapons control systems and surface combat, control and/or situational awareness systems.
• Designing and implementing SSE measures and techniques to prevent or delay unauthorized access to critical technologies.
• Integrating hardware and software protection into major weapons, combat, and/or fire control systems to deter exploitation.
• Developing Program Protection Plans (PPP) and other security related documentation.
• Performing requirements derivation, allocation, and management for a weapon control system and external interfaces.
• Coordinating the impacts of proposed system changes with internal and external organizations, and system stakeholders.

Skills

Security engineering

Team leadership

Systems integration

Cyber security

System architecture

DoD programs

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

GOTS/COTS experience

Job description

Amentum is seeking a Senior Naval System Security Engineer with deep experience in Navy surface major weapons, combat, and fire control systems. You will apply system security engineering to design, integrate, and protect critical weapon systems across platforms.

Responsibilities include developing PPPs, performing requirements derivation, and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders to ensure secure, reliable operations in demanding defense environments.