Senior Acquisition Engineer – Systems Security & Cyber Defense

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. 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.