Lead SBI Information Security & Program Protection Planning Engineer
Astrion Huntsville, Alabama, United States
Defense and Space Manufacturing · 5,001-10,000 employees
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About the role
The lead engineer will develop and maintain Program Protection Plans for space systems while integrating threat assessments and security frameworks. They will also provide oversight for acquisition security compliance and conduct contractor site visits to validate security controls.
What they look for
Requirements
Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in a relevant field and possess at least 8 years of experience in DoD acquisition and security engineering. An active Top-Secret clearance with SCI eligibility is required for this role.
Full description
Overview
Lead SBI Information Security & Program Protection Planning Engineer
LOCATION: Huntsville, AL JOB STATUS: Full-Time CLEARANCE: Top Secret required (SCI Eligible)
Astrion is seeking a highly skilled Information Security & Program Protection Planning Analyst to support the Golden Dome of America Intelligence and Security in Huntsville, AL.
This role is critical to ensuring the protection of mission-critical space systems across the Space Sensing portfolio. The selected candidate will serve as a key advisor to government stakeholders, leading the development, integration, and sustainment of Program Protection Plans (PPP) and associated security frameworks across satellite and ground systems.
This position sits at the intersection of acquisition, security engineering, and counterintelligence, ensuring that critical technologies, components, and mission capabilities are protected throughout the system lifecycle. Salary dependent on years of experience.
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)
