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# Naval Systems Security Engineer

- **Company:** Amentum Services, Inc.
- **Location:** Dahlgren, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Salary:** $90,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Program Analysis, Software Requirements Analysis, Systems Architecture, Systems Integration, SC Clearance
- **Published:** September 3, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.amentumcareers.com/jobs/R0169689

## About the Role

Amentum is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Junior Naval Systems Security Engineer with a background in Navy surface major weapon, combat, and/or fire control systems to assist our customer with systems, technical, and security engineering methodologies and services., * Two (2) years of experience in an engineering/science discipline; OR two (2) years of experience in program analysis in one or more of the following areas: major weapon, combat, and/or fire control systems programs, requirements definition, system design parameters, concepts of operation, risk assessment, producibility studies/analyses, performance analyses, test and evaluation, or post-delivery support.

 * Must have an active Secret U.S. Government clearance. Note: U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a Secret clearance., * Experience with Systems Security Engineering (SSE) measures and techniques.
 * Demonstrated experience working within AEGIS Combat System environments, including familiarity with AEGIS system architecture, integration, testing, operations, or lifecycle support.
 * Experience with DoDI 5000.02, DoDI 5000.83, DoDI 5200.39, DoDI 5200.44, and DoDI 5200.47E.

## Description

* Provide expertise in the development, integration, and management of complex Naval surface weapons and combat defense systems.
 * Provide system design and system integration documentation for weapons control systems and surface combat, control, and/or situational awareness systems.
 * Design and implement Systems Security Engineering (SSE) measures and techniques to prevent or delay unauthorized access to critical technologies.
 * Integrate hardware and software protection into major weapons, combat, and/or fire control systems to deter exploitation.
 * Develop Program Protection Plans (PPP) and other security-related documentation.
 * Perform requirements derivation, allocation, and management for weapon control systems and external interfaces.
 * Coordinate the impacts of proposed system changes with internal and external organizations and system stakeholders.


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