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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

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