Senior Program Engineer - Systems Security

Salary: $81,000 - 104,000 per year Requirements: Hold a minimum Top Secret security clearance with eligibility for Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI). Have a bachelors degree in a related discipline from an ABET-accredited college or university and 20 years of relevant experience, or a masters degree in a related discipline and at least 15 years of relevant experience. Bring experience with armament systems, such as air-to-air or air-to-surface munitions, missiles, or related systems. Know DoD acquisition lifecycle processes and DoDI 5200.44, DoDI 8500.01E, and DoDI 4140.01. Have experience with Critical Program Information (CPI) and Authority to Operate (ATO) processes and procedures. Responsibilities: Identify and assess Critical Program Information (CPI), determine when anti-tamper (AT) protections are needed, and develop AT specifications and procedures to prevent or delay exploitation of critical technologies. Support and maintain AT sections of the Program Protection Plan. Coordinate with external stakeholders, including SAF/IA, the AT Evaluation Team, Weapons AO, OSI/PJ, and 48 CTS, to support compliant testing and fielding. Apply information assurance (IA) engineering to air-to-air and air-to-ground weapon systems in accordance with DoDI 5200.44 and DoDI 8500.01E. Identify mission-critical functions and components, applying risk management practices early in system design. Develop IA specifications and support audits, assessments, and integration of secure components. Implement supply chain risk management (SCRM) in accordance with DoDI 4140.01, identifying and mitigating internal and external risks. Help prevent counterfeit materials and apply lifecycle controls to protect system integrity. Support SCRM strategies addressing quality, supplier reliability, natural disasters, demand shifts, and global disruptions. Support platform information technology (PIT) and PIT IA engineering for mission-critical embedded systems, applying AFLCMCs PIT Security Control Assessor processes. Ensure secure interconnections with NIPRNET, SIPRNET, and JWICS, including configuration and cross-domain considerations. Support the design and implementation of encryption solutions for weapon system security. Provide Risk Management Framework-aligned engineering support for assessment, authorization, and continuous monitoring. Technologies: AI Cloud Embedded Support Security Agentic AI More: We are Credence, a 1,700-plus-person company with more than 1,500 AI and data experts and over 100 prime contracts. Our AI, cloud, cyber, and modernization solutions support federal agencies and national security, health, and humanitarian missions. We have been recognized as a Top Workplace by The Washington Post for six consecutive years and have appeared on the Inc. 5000 list of Fastest-Growing Private Companies in 13 of the past 14 years. We offer a welcoming, collaborative environment focused on innovation, professional growth, and meaningful mission impact. This onsite Senior Program Engineer–Systems Security role supports the Armament Directorate Division (AFLCMC/EB) at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, helping secure advanced Air Force systems and mission-critical programs. Our benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage; retirement plans; life insurance; paid time off and family leave; short- and long-term disability; and training and development. last updated 41 week of 2026