Technology Protection Engineer - Level III

Celestar Holdings Corporation; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Celestar Holdings Corporation is seeking a Technology Protection Engineer III in Huntsville, AL, to provide critical support for the U.S. Army Intelligence and Security Command. The role focuses on developing security documentation and collaborating with security specialists to implement protection plans.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree in engineering and have at least 8 years of relevant engineering experience, including training and risk evaluation. A strong understanding of DoD practices and exceptional communication skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• 8 years of engineering experience with DoD, IC, or defense industry.
• Experience in briefing senior military officials.
• Proven research and system decomposition skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide RTP training to all new ARTPC employees.
• Conduct Controlled Technical Information (CTI) analysis.
• Collaborate with security specialists to develop protection plans.

Skills

Analytical methods

Systems engineering concepts

Risk-mitigation strategies

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

Job Title: Technology Protection Engineer III

Company: Celestar Corporation

Location: Huntsville, AL

Type: Full-Time

Clearance Requirement: Active Top-Secret Level Clearance with SCI Access. Clearance, Access, and Investigation must appear in DISS and be within scope (5 – Years).

Position Overview

The Celestar Corporation is seeking Technology Protection Engineers – Level III to support the U.S. Army Intelligence and Security Command (INSCOM), Army Security Office (ASO), and Army Research and Technology Protection Center (ARTPC) in Huntsville, AL. The U.S. Army Intelligence and Security Command (INSCOM) Army Security Office (ASO) Army Research and Technology Protection Center (ARTPC) Support Services has initiated this effort to provide support in the development of security related documentation to include Science & Technology Protection Plans (S&T PP) and Program Protection Plans (PPPs), critical technology reviews, and threat/mitigation plans that utilize a systematic approach to technology protection, intelligence analysis, and multi‑discipline security specialist support to provide risk mitigation across the Army to protect Army personnel, facilities, infrastructure, networks and national security information. The United States research laboratories, engineering centers, and defense industrial base are developing the advanced technology that will form the heart of the Army’s future fighting force. Foreign Governments and companies that both use and sell military systems will go to great lengths to acquire the advanced technologies that dominate future warfare. Identification and protection of those technologies is essential to the Army’s mission and ability to fight and win when those systems are fielded. When foreign Governments and companies illegally acquire knowledge of the U.S. advanced technologies, it is also essential that the Army understands the effect of that compromise. The Army must have an integrated Research and Technology Program (RTP), Security, Cyber Incident Damage Assessment (CIDA) program, and Modernization Security Protection (MSP) with the ability to perform these critical missions with a high degree of success.

Responsibilities

• Engineer Specialists III provide RTP training to all new ARTPC employees.
• Provide RTP engineering analysis, including Controlled Technical Information (CTI) identification, Critical Program Information (CPI) assessments, and Critical Function (CF) analysis, supply chain analysis, vulnerability analysis, and risk evaluation.
• Provide inputs to threat identification, security‑related protection measure development, and countermeasures development recommendations based on engineering analysis results.
• Document results of support and related meetings (excluding recurring ones) will be recorded in an ARTPC assessment/survey memorandum, AAR/Executive Summary (EXSUM), and included in the monthly status report (MSR).
• Collaborate with government and contractor security specialists to develop an effective Interim/S&T Protection Plan and/or Program Protection Plan, ensuring the plan is satisfactorily implemented at both government and contractor facilities where CTI and/or CPI reside.
• Conduct CPI Surveys, CPI Assessments, Army Critical Technology – Identification (ACT‑ID) methodology reviews, and Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) reviews as required.
• Develop, test, maintain, and operate a database/spreadsheet to support Cyber Incident Damage Assessment (CIDA) case management, metrics, and reporting, and provide a matrix on the CIDA workload.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (e.g., mechanical, electrical, civil, chemical, aerospace, materials, etc.).
• Eight (8) years of engineering experience applying analytical methods, systems engineering concepts, or technology protection activities with the DoD, IC, or defense industry.
• Proven ability to conduct research, perform system decomposition, and develop effective risk‑mitigation strategies.
• Experience in briefing and interacting with SES/General Officer levels preferred.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills to effectively interface with senior military officials, managers, and subordinates.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of DoD Program Protection, Systems Engineering (SE), technology lifecycle management, and risk framework.
• Technology protection practices within the DoD, Intelligence Community, or the defense industry.
• Understanding of
  • DoD acquisition processes
  • Industrial security principles
  • Program protections fundamentals
• Experience supporting threat identification and vulnerability assessments.
• Familiarity with relevant DoD directives, including:
  • DoDI 5000 series
  • DoDI 5200.39
  • DoDI 5200.44

Come on board with a company that values its Employees!

Celestar is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, disability status, gender identity or national origin.