Lead SBI Information Security & Program Protection Planning Engineer

Lead SBI Information Security & Program Protection Planning Engineer

Overview

Information Security & Program Protection Planning Analyst

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• Bachelor’s degree in information systems, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or related field
• (Experience substitutions are allowed per DoD standards)
• 8+ years of experience supporting DoD acquisition programs with a focus on:
• Program Protection
• System Security Engineering
• Acquisition Security / Risk Management
• Strong working knowledge of:
• DoDI 5200.39, DoDI 5000.02, AFPAM 63-113
• CPI / Critical Components protection methodologies
• Experience evaluating acquisition documentation and contractor deliverables
• Active Top-Secret clearance with ability to obtain SCI

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience supporting supporting DoD, Intelligence Community, USSF, USAF, USA, USN, or related federal organizations
• Experience working with cross-functional teams across intelligence, acquisition, cybersecurity, and engineering communities.
• Familiarity with:
• Anti-Tamper (AT) methodologies
• Supply chain risk management
• System Security Engineering (SSE) frameworks
• Experience working within classified program environments and high-visibility acquisition efforts

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Program Protection & Security Planning
• Lead the development and continuous update of Program Protection Plans (PPP) in accordance with DoDI 5200.39, DoDI 5000.02, and AFPAM 63-113
• Support emerging and legacy Space Sensing satellite programs with tailored protection strategies
• Ensure alignment of PPPs with Critical Program Information (CPI) and Critical Components (CC) protection requirements
• Threat & Risk Integration
• Analyze and integrate inputs from:
• Counterintelligence Support Plans (CISP)
• Integrated Threat Assessments (ITA)
• System Threat Assessment Reports (STAR)
• Operations Security (OPSEC) Plans
• Translate threat data into actionable protections and mitigation strategies
• Security Documentation & Compliance
• Develop, review, and maintain:
• Anti-Tamper Plans (ATP)
• Technology Assessment / Control Plans (TA/CP)
• Security Classification Guides (SCG)
• System Security Engineering Management Plans (SSEMP)
• Ensure compliance with DoD acquisition security policies and lifecycle requirements
• Acquisition & Engineering Support
• Evaluate acquisition artifacts for security compliance, including:
• Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs)
• Configuration Change Proposals (CCPs)
• Task Change Proposals (TCPs)
• Provide written risk assessments addressing cost, schedule, performance, and security impacts
• Program Execution & Oversight
• Conduct contractor site visits to validate implementation of system security controls
• Lead or support System Security Working Group (SSWG) activities
• Perform Criticality Analysis (CA) to identify mission-critical functions and vulnerabilities
• Support program office security libraries and documentation repositories (e.g., SharePoint/Livelink)

What We Offer

• Competitive salaries
• Continuing education assistance
• Professional development
• Multiple healthcare benefits package options
• 401K with employer matching
• Competitive time off policy along with a federally recognized holiday schedule

Who We Are At Astrion, we innovate, elevate, and shape the world of tomorrow. At our core is our purpose to “Be the Difference”. This means we encourage our employees to take action and be the driving force for positive change. We foster an environment where innovative solutions flourish, and our company continuously evolves.

We have a culture of care, empathy, and making a tangible difference within our organization and communities. We embrace continuous learning, growth, and innovation, and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. We promote collaboration and empowering our teams is at the core of our success.

Be the Difference

Astrion offers comprehensive services that boost preparedness, optimize performance, and ensure success across various domains, from Cyber to Digital, Mission and Systems, servicing our nation's Civilian, Defense and Space communities. We support customers with Centers of Excellence in Washington DC, Huntsville, AL and Burlington, MA with an additional 36 locations across the U.S.

Join Astrion and Be the Difference in your career and the world!

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