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Acquisitions Program Engineer Systems Security, Senior

Canvas


Job Location:

Eglin Air Force Base, FL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 8 October 2026 (11 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 5 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Canvas Inc. is hiring for a Senior Acquisition Program Engineer Systems Security at Eglin AFB. Youll be the guardian of the Air Forces most advanced systems locking down classified tech shaping cybersecurity defenses and keeping missioncritical 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 airtoair and airtoground weapon systems in accordance with DoDI 5200.44 and DoDI 8500.01E.
  • Identify missionscritical functions and critical components and implement riskmanagement 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 supplychain risks.
  • Prevent introduction of counterfeit materials and apply lifecycle controls to protect system integrity.
  • Support development of SCRM strategies for quality supplier reliability natural disasters demand shifts and global disruptions.
  • Support PIT and PITIA engineering for missioncritical embedded systems.
  • Apply AFLCMCs PIT Security Control Assessor (SCA) processes.
  • Ensure secure interconnections with NIPRNET SIPRNET and JWICS including configuration and crossdomain considerations.
  • Support design and implementation of encryption solutions for weaponsystem security.
  • Provide RMFaligned engineering support for assessment authorization and continuousmonitoring activities.

Minimum Required Qualifications

Clearance: TS/SCI

Must be a US citizen

Education and experience:

  • 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

Preferred Qualifications

  • Undergraduate and/or graduate engineering degree from a college or university with anAccreditationBoardofEngineeringandTechnology(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.

Additional Information

Onsite: Eglin AFB. FL

Travel: Able to travel up to 10%


Required Experience:

IC