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# Senior Program Engineer - Systems Security

- **Company:** Odyssey Systems Consulting Group
- **Location:** Niceville, FL, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** NIPRNet, Open Systems Interconnection (OSI), Cts+
- **Published:** September 2, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=62efdbc58ef31469

## About the Role

* Senior: Bachelor of Science degree in related discipline and 20 years of relevant experience; OR Master of Science degree in related discipline and 15 years of relevant experience; OR PhD in related discipline and 5 years of relevant experience, * Undergraduate and/or graduate engineering degree from a college or university with an Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology (ABET) accredited engineering program.
 * Experience with armament systems (air-to-air, air-to-surface munitions, missiles, or related systems)
 * Knowledge of DoD acquisition lifecycle processes and DoDI 5200.44, 8500.01E, and 4140.01.

Preferred Technical Skills

 * Experience with Critical Program Information (CPI) and Authority to Operate (ATO) processes and procedures.

## Description

Odyssey has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Acquisition Program Engineer - Systems Security at Eglin AFB. You'll be 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., Duties include, but not limited to:

 * 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.
 * Apply IA engineering to air-to-air and air-to-ground weapon systems in accordance with DoDI 5200.44 and DoDI 8500.01E.
 * Identify missions-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.
 * 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.
 * 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.
 * Support design and implementation of encryption solutions for weapon-system security.
 * Provide RMF-aligned engineering support for assessment, authorization, and continuous-monitoring activities.