Sr. Acquisitions Program Engineer - Systems Security

Odyssey Systems Consulting Group, Ltd.•Niceville, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As an Acquisition Program Engineer – System Security at Eglin AFB, you’re 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. You blend sharp engineering instincts with rock‑solid security savvy, ensuring every system stays protected from design to deployment. And when you power down for the day? The Emerald Coast’s white‑sand beaches and turquoise water are waiting just outside the gate—security cleared, sun approved.

Requirements

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen
Clearance: TS/SCI Eligible
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (ABET‑accredited) or closely related technical discipline
Years of Experience: 10+ years of relevant experience

Nice To Haves

Clearance: TS/SCI Eligible
Education: Master's Degree in related discipline
Years of experience: 15+ years of relevant experience
Prior experience with Authority to Operate (ATO) processes and procedures.

Responsibilities

Anti‑Tamper (AT)
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.
Information Assurance (IA)
Apply IA engineering to air‑to‑air and air‑to‑ground weapon systems in accordance with DoDI 5200.44 and DoDI 8500.01E.
Identify mission‑critical functions and critical components, and implement risk‑management practices early in system design.
Develop IA specifications and support audits, assessments, and integration of secure components.
Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM)
Implement SCRM per DoDI 4140.01, including identifying and mitigating internal and external supply‑chain risks.
Prevent introduction of counterfeit materials and apply life‑cycle controls to protect system integrity.
Support development of SCRM strategies for quality, supplier reliability, natural disasters, demand shifts, and global disruptions.
Platform Information Technology (PIT)
Support PIT and PIT‑IA engineering for mission‑critical embedded systems.
Apply AFLCMC’s PIT Security Control Assessor (SCA) processes.
Ensure secure interconnections with NIPRNET, SIPRNET, and JWICS, including configuration and cross‑domain considerations.
Encryption & RMF
Support design and implementation of encryption solutions for weapon‑system security.
Provide RMF‑aligned engineering support for assessment, authorization, and continuous‑monitoring activities.