Sr. Acquisitions Program Engineer - Systems Security

Position Summary

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.

Responsibilities

Duties includ e, but not limited to:

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.

Qualifications

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen

Minimum Required Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

Clearance: TS/SCI Eligible

Education: Master's Degree in related discipline

Years of experience: 15+ years of relevant experience

Prefered Technical Skills

• Prior experience with Authority to Operate (ATO) processes and procedures.

Additional Information

Location: Eglin AFB. FL

Travel: 10%

Remote, Onsite, or Hybrid: Onsite

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Company Overview

Odyssey is a world-class technical, engineering, and integration company serving the warfighting ecosystem with airborne integration, ISR, C2, and warfighter readiness capabilities. Odyssey meets the military's operational needs by integrating layered defense systems from equipment, technology, and services to data, information, and business operations. We streamline defense acquisition and sustainment, engineering the technical battlefield with domain-specific proficiency to ensure lethality. Odyssey is dedicated to excellent contract execution, peak organizational performance, and fostering a workplace built on employee care.

Odyssey is proud to live out our core values of commitment, ambition, and respect in our work and communities through OdysseyCares , a philanthropic group focused on giving back through direct donations, an employer match program, and volunteering events.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

Please Note:

Final compensation for this position will be determined by various factors such as the Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant work experience, specific skills and competencies, geographic location, education, and certifications.

This Role requires enhanced security processing, and you will be asked to fill out the following Personnel Screening Questionnaire Forms should you accept a contingent or official offer:

• Pre-Screening Questionnaire
• PSQ Template 1 - Foreign Affections
• PSQ Template 2 - Foreign Associations
• PSQ Template 3 - Foreign Travel
• PSQ Template 4 - Personal Conduct
• PSQ Template 5 - Financial Responsibilities