Systems Security Program Engineer

DCS Corporation; Eglin Air Force Base (FL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

DCS Corporation seeks a Senior Acquisition Program Engineer - Systems Security at Eglin AFB to safeguard DoD programs, integrate cybersecurity measures, and ensure RMF and security controls across critical weapon systems.

The role emphasizes CPI/ATO processes, supply chain risk management, and secure design practices in a high-sensitivity environment with DoD alignment.

Qualifications

• US Citizenship required due to sensitivity of customer requirements.
• Active TS/SCI security clearance required.
• Degrees must align with related discipline and years of relevant experience as specified.

Responsibilities

• Identify and assess CPI and determine when AT protections are required.
• Develop AT specifications and procedures to prevent or delay 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 missioncritical functions and components and implement risk-management early in design.
• Develop IA specifications and support audits, assessments, and integration of secure components.
• Implement SCRM per DoDI 4140.01 and mitigate supply-chain risks.
• Prevent introduction of counterfeit materials and apply lifecycle controls.

Skills

US Citizenship

Active TS/SCI clearance

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in related discipline

Master of Science degree in related discipline

PhD in related discipline

Job description

DCS has an exciting opportunity 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 missioncritical programs safe from threats.

Essential Job Functions:

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 airtoair and airtoground weapon systems in accordance with DoDI 5200.44 and DoDI 8500.01E.
• Identify missionscritical functions and critical components and implement riskmanagement 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 supplychain risks.
• Prevent introduction of counterfeit materials and apply lifecycle controls to protect system integrity.
• Support development of SCRM strategies for quality, supplier reliability, natural disasters, demand shifts, and global disruptions.
• Support PIT and PITIA engineering for missioncritical embedded systems.
• Apply AFLCMC's PIT Security Control Assessor (SCA) processes.
• Ensure secure interconnections with NIPRNET, SIPRNET, and JWICS, including configuration and crossdomain considerations.
• Support design and implementation of encryption solutions for weaponsystem security.
• Provide RMFaligned engineering support for assessment, authorization, and continuousmonitoring activities.

Required Skills:

Due to the sensitivity of customer related requirements, US Citizenship is required.

Active TS/SCI security clearance

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.

Desired Skills:

• 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.

Desired Technical Skills:

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