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Program Protection Platform Engineer
Job Description
Program Protection Platform Engineer
Role Overview:
As a Program Protection Platform Engineer, you’ll play a vital role in the development and application of system security engineering and program protection strategies for major defense acquisition programs. This position requires a balance of technical expertise and strategic oversight to protect advanced defense capabilities, supporting integrated product teams (IPTs) and working cross-functionally to secure critical technologies.
Key Responsibilities:
- Program Security Engineering: Develop and apply system security engineering techniques for defense acquisition programs, creating comprehensive Program Protection Implementation Plans (PPIP).
- Risk Assessment & Mitigation: Collaborate with program office IPTs to assess security risks and develop effective risk mitigation strategies.
- Subject Matter Expertise Collaboration: Work alongside experts in software/hardware assurance, cybersecurity, and supply chain risk management to address security risks in cutting-edge systems.
- Critical Analysis: Analyze critical program information, mission functions, and components to ensure the protection of advanced technology assets.
- C5ISR Integration & Compliance: Lead and integrate C5ISR technical scopes within project constraints, ensuring compliant, balanced, and integrated vehicle system designs.
- Cyber-Physical Security Best Practices: Develop and promote cyber-physical design best practices and tools across engineering teams, fostering a cybersecurity culture within the organization.
- Requirements Management: Manage platform requirements, architectures, system designs, and resolve any changes or conditions.
- Design Troubleshooting: Lead design and integration troubleshooting, including Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) for production, development, and test-related projects.
- Compliance Review: Develop, evaluate, and review checkpoint and design milestone artifacts and Contract Data Requirements List (CDRLs) to ensure accuracy and contract compliance.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Coordinate with platform design IPTs, focusing on threat analysis, requirements decomposition, and compliance.
- Peer Review Leadership: Participate in and lead peer reviews across engineering teams.
- Additional Responsibilities: Complete other duties as assigned.
Basic Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related science;relevant cyber technical certifications are also considered.
- Experience: Minimum of 2+ years in engineering, technical development, or military-related projects.
- Technical Background: Familiarity with engineering requirements for military vehicle development and integration;understanding of higher-level customer requirements.
- Cybersecurity Experience: Background in cyber warfare (offensive/defensive), program protection planning, PPIP development, and cyber-physical security for embedded systems.
- Software & Hardware Knowledge: Experience with embedded systems, automotive/military electronics, and software principles.
- Tools & Software: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Project).
- Travel Requirement: Willingness to travel up to 15% (mostly domestic, some international).
- Knowledge of various electrical line-replaceable units, electronic hardware development, and troubleshooting.
- Experience with cyber-physical security requirements specific to defense applications.
- Familiarity with system-level requirements management for complex engineering projects.
This role provides an opportunity to impact the security and performance of advanced military technologies in a collaborative, innovative environment.
US CITIZENSHIP REQUIREMENT:
This assignment is a US Government Contract which requires all applicants to be US Citizens.
NO SUBCONTRACT REQUIREMENT:
No third-party applicants will be considered. If you are a third party contracting company, please do not respond to this position.
Meet Your Recruiter
Jimmy Tallent
Technical Recruiter
As a proud U.S. Army veteran with an extensive 28-year service record, Jimmy Tallent dedicated two decades of his life to active duty and an additional eight years in the Army Reserve, contributing his time, talent and commitment to various vital aspects of military service. His journey has been diverse, spanning roles in aviation, transportation, and recruiting, allowing him to develop a versatile skill set and a deep understanding of the military landscape.
Originally hailing from the city of Chattanooga, TN, Jimmy embarked on his military career with a passion for service and a commitment to excellence. Throughout his tenure, he served in dynamic and challenging roles, which included the precision and expertise demanded by the aviation industry, the strategic logistics of transportation, and the interpersonal and leadership skills required in the recruiting field.
In addition to his rich military experience, he pursued and earned a degree in business management, further enhancing his knowledge and capabilities. With this academic achievement, coupled with his practical experience, positioned him as a professional with a comprehensive understanding of both military and business landscapes.
Today, Jimmy is excited to leverage his leadership, organizational, and strategic skills at Contract Professionals, Inc. Jimmy is driven by his commitment to excellence, his discipline instilled through years of military service, and his passion for overcoming challenges. He approaches every opportunity with the same dedication and integrity, which defined his military career.