PNT - Security Specialist (Technology and Program Protection)

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Credence has an immediate need for a Security Specialist (Technology and Program Protection) to support the Army Positioning, Navigation and Timing (PM PNT) System Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) Program. The Security & Program Protection Directorate requires program protection subject matter expertise to ensure adequate protection measures are incorporated across the organization's portfolio and throughout each product's lifecycle.

The SETA services provided to PM PNT shall support the planning, development, management, sustainment, and execution of the U.S. Army’s PNT portfolio. PM PNT provides coordinated PNT system of systems architecture and associated PNT products for the Army’s mounted and dismounted platforms. PM PNT is the Army’s lifecycle manager for the Mounted Assured PNT System (MAPS), Dismounted Assured PNT System (DAPS), Assured Protection and ALTNAV Technology Development; and the Resiliency and Software Assurance Measures (RSAM), as well as any future PNT efforts in both the Contiguous United States (CONUS) and outside the contiguous United States (OCONUS). 

Full pay range for this position is $140,000 to $190,000 per year, with the starting wage determined based on candidate’s knowledge, skills, experience, as well as budget availability.

• The Security Specialist will provide Technology and Program Protection and assistance to an Army acquisition program.
• Applies scientific and engineering principles to identify security vulnerabilities in hardware, software, or firmware, assesses risks, and develops mitigations associated with system vulnerabilities.
• Protects critical technology and recommends appropriate countermeasures and program protection strategies.
• Provides subject matter expertise in the SETR process and through each adaptive acquisition framework pathway.

Key duties include:

• Orchestrate program protection activities and develop Program Protection Plans (PPP).
• Conducting system decompositions and analysis to identify Critical Program Information (CPI) and Information-Communications Technology (ICT) Critical Components
• Evaluate risks to critical program information, mission critical functions, mission critical components, and recommend appropriate security controls/countermeasures.
• Provide support to system threat assessments, vulnerability identification/analysis, and risk assessments.
• Provide security and program protection subject matter expertise to acquisition programs

• An active DoD TS/SCI level security clearance is required.
• Cybersecurity or similar- Master's Degree in a specialized field plus a minimum of 4 years of applicable experience; or a bachelor’s degree in the specialized field plus 5 years of applicable experience; or a bachelor's degree in any field with a minimum of 7 years of specialized experience.
• Must have a thorough understanding of engineering principles and analyze a wide range of technology principles.
• Must have familiarity with security requirements (e.g., anti-tamper, exportability features, supply chain risk management, secure design, defense-in-depth and cybersecurity implementation) required
• Certifications (desired): Defense Acquisition University Program Protection Credential such as ACQ 160 or ENG 260 or equivalent experience.

 Desired Experience:

• Experience developing, maintaining, and implementing Science and Technology Protection Plans and/or Program Protection Plans.
• Understanding program protection security requirements, such as anti-tamper, exportability features, supply chain risk management, secure design, defense-in-depth, and cybersecurity implementation.
• Working knowledge of DoD Instruction 5000.83, "Technology and Program Protection to Maintain Technological Advantage."

• Less than %25 travel

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