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You'll be the guardian of the Air Force’s most advanced systems, locking down classified tech, shaping cybersecurity defenses, and keeping mission‑critical programs safe from threats.\n\nEssential Job Functions:\n\nDuties include, but not limited to:\n\nIdentify and assess Critical Program Information (CPI) and determine when AT protections are required.\nDevelop AT specifications and procedures that prevent or delay exploitation of critical technologies.\nSupport and maintain AT sections of the Program Protection Plan.\nCoordinate with external stakeholders (e.g., SAF/IA, AT Evaluation Team, Weapons AO, OSI/PJ, 48 CTS) to enable compliant testing and fielding.\nApply IA engineering to air‑to‑air and air‑to‑ground weapon systems in accordance with DoDI 5200.44 and DoDI 8500.01E.\nIdentify missions‑critical functions and critical components and implement risk‑management practices early in system design.\nDevelop IA specifications and support audits, assessments, and integration of secure components.\nImplement SCRM per DoDI 4140.01, including identifying and mitigating internal and external supply‑chain risks.\nPrevent introduction of counterfeit materials and apply life‑cycle controls to protect system integrity.\nSupport development of SCRM strategies for quality, supplier reliability, natural disasters, demand shifts, and global disruptions.\nSupport PIT and PIT‑IA engineering for mission‑critical embedded systems.\nApply AFLCMC’s PIT Security Control Assessor (SCA) processes.\nEnsure secure interconnections with NIPRNET, SIPRNET, and JWICS, including configuration and cross‑domain considerations.\nSupport design and implementation of encryption solutions for weapon‑system security.\nProvide RMF‑aligned engineering support for assessment, authorization, and continuous‑monitoring activities.\n\nRequired Skills:\n\nDue to the sensitivity of customer related requirements, US Citizenship is required.\n\nActive TS/SCI security clearance\n\nBachelor 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.\n\nDesired Skills:\n\nUndergraduate and/or graduate engineering degree from a college or university with an Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology (ABET) accredited engineering program.\nExperience with armament systems (air-to-air, air-to-surface munitions, missiles, or related systems).\nKnowledge of DoD acquisition lifecycle processes and DoDI 5200.44, 8500.01E, and 4140.01.\n\nDesired Technical Skills:\n\nExperience with Critical Program Information (CPI) and Authority to Operate (ATO) processes and procedures.","company":"DCS","rawCompany":"dcs","city":"Eglin Air Force Base","state":"FL","isRemote":false,"isActive":true,"createdAt":"2026-10-01T23:45:42.912Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1299.08","title":"Computer Systems Engineers/Architects","slug":"computer-systems-engineers-architects"},{"code":"17-2072.00","title":"Electronics Engineers, Except Computer","slug":"electronics-engineers-except-computer"},{"code":"17-2011.00","title":"Aerospace Engineers","slug":"aerospace-engineers"}],"industries":[{"code":"928110","title":"National Security","slug":"national-security"},{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"},{"code":"488190","title":"Other Support Activities for Air Transportation","slug":"other-support-activities-for-air-transportation"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Systems Security Program Engineer","description":"DCS has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Acquisition Program Engineer – Systems Security at Eglin AFB. 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