Cyber Program Protection Engineer jobs in United States
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SAIC · 1 day ago

Cyber Program Protection Engineer

SAIC is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Program Protection Engineer to oversee developing and executing security plans to safeguard critical technologies and information. The role involves working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure project success and alignment with strategic objectives while focusing on program protection throughout a weapon system's lifecycle.

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Responsibilities

PPIP Strategy & Execution Develop and maintain a Program Protection Implementation Plan (PPIP) aligned with government standards, ensuring full execution and integration of Anti-Tamper and Cybersecurity artifacts throughout the program lifecycle
Criticality & Risk Analysis Lead Criticality Analyses to identify critical components and propose security countermeasures utilizing DoD Trusted Systems and Network (TSN) frameworks and NIST SP 800-30 risk assessment methodologies
Secure Supply Chain Management Enforce hardware integrity by utilizing the DMEA Trusted Supplier List for custom ASICs and conducting rigorous risk assessments for any FPGA or integrated circuit products sourced outside of trusted foundries
Counterfeit Prevention Develop and update a Counterfeit Prevention Plan (CPP) in strict accordance with DoDI 4140.67 to mitigate hardware vulnerabilities and ensure component authenticity
Compliance & Audit Support Facilitate government Program Protection Surveys and supply chain inspections by maintaining readiness checklists and hosting on-site visual inspections and document audits
Oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of secure systems and networks, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and standards

Qualification

Cyber SecurityProgram ProtectionSCRM EngineeringNIST StandardsCISSP - ISSEPAnalytical SkillsLeadershipCommunicationInterpersonal SkillsProblem-Solving

Required

Active TS/SCI clearance
Bachelor's degree in Cyber Security, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Advanced degree preferred
Minimum of 5 years of experience in cyber security – program protection
In-depth knowledge and hands-on experience executing FSO, PSO and SCRM engineering responsibilities
Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and standards, including NIST, FISMA, and ISO 27001
Proven experience in designing and implementing program protection training cross large teams and programs
Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
Ability to effectively manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment
Relevant certifications such as CISSP - ISSEP, CISM, CRISC, or equivalents

Preferred

Experience working with government and defense agencies
Familiarity with advanced cyber security tools and technologies
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Experience with incident response and threat management

Company

SAIC specializes in IT, enterprise IT, engineering, and professional services.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$522.13M
Key Investors
U.S. Geothermal
2025-09-22Post Ipo Debt· $500M
2010-09-13Post Ipo Equity· $22M
2006-10-13IPO

Leadership Team

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Robert Fecteau
IT Advisor to CEO
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Prabu Natarajan
Chief Financial Officer
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