System Security Engineer Cyber-Supply Chain Risk Management
Job Description
System Security Engineer focused on Cyber-Supply Chain Risk Management (C-SCRM), supporting a PMO to identify software supply chain vulnerabilities and malicious logic across the lifecycle.
Responsibilities
- Provide technical support and security engineering for Cyber-Supply Chain Risk Management across the system lifecycle, including design, development, acquisition, integration, testing, fielding, and sustainment.
- Define and support SBOM requirements for procured and open-source software.
- Author and maintain the Consolidated Program SBOM for Government review and approval.
- Create and maintain Third-Party Software Vulnerability Reports and Supplier Secure Software Attestation Forms for Government review and approval.
- Conduct deep-dive vulnerability analysis and code provenance checks for third-party libraries.
- Establish and support Software Composition Analysis (SCA) and Static Analysis (SAST) requirements during vendor onboarding.
- Manage C-SCRM processes to ensure compliance with defense and industry standards.
- Coordinate C-SCRM objectives and strategies with internal teams and external organizations.
- Prepare and present C-SCRM findings, reports, and improvement plans to senior management and stakeholders.
- Perform strategic planning and coordination in support of program objectives.
- Provide technical expertise to peer engineers in Technology Security, Program Protection, Cyber Security, and Technical Management teams.
- Use digital tools and methodologies to assess supply chain risks, including manufacturer and supplier relationships and foreign ownership or controlling influence.
- Complete other tasks assigned by Program Lead Engineers, Cybersecurity Lead, and/or Technical Chief.
Requirements
- 5+ years of relevant experience. Additional education may be substituted for years of experience.
- Demonstrated experience in C-SCRM, particularly in defense or aerospace contexts.
- Knowledge of SPDX/CycloneDX, SCA, SAST/DAST, VEX, and FIPS 140-3 validation.
- Must meet minimum DoDM 8140.03 Defense Cyber Workforce qualification requirements in one of the following work roles:
- 622 (Secure Software Assessor) at the Intermediate level, or
- 652 (Security Architect) at the Intermediate level.
- Strong knowledge of industry standards and defense requirements.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to lead and work within a multidisciplinary team.
- Previous experience working in a U.S. Government Program Office (required).
- Travel: 25%.
- U.S. Citizen (required).
- Active DoD Secret clearance required: Candidates must have an active Secret clearance upon hire and maintain it during employment.
Technologies
- SPDX, CycloneDX
- SBOM
- Consolidated Program SBOM
- Third-Party Software Vulnerability Reports
- Supplier Secure Software Attestation Forms
- Software Composition Analysis (SCA)
- Static Analysis (SAST), Dynamic Analysis (DAST)
- VEX
- FIPS 140-3 validation
Desired Skills
- Top Secret clearance preferred.
- DoDI 8140.03 qualification at the Advanced level for work role:
- 622 (Secure Software Assessor), or
- 652 (Security Architect).
Location: Huntsville, AL (onsite)
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline