Lead SBI Information Security & Program Protection Planning Engineer

OverviewInformation Security & Program Protection Planning AnalystLOCATION: Huntsville, ALJOB STATUS: Full-TimeCLEARANCE: Top Secret required (SCI Eligible)Astrion is seeking a highly skilled Information Security & Program Protection Planning Analyst to support the Golden Dome of America Intelligence and Security in Huntsville, AL.This role is critical to ensuring the protection of mission-critical space systems across the Space Sensing portfolio. The selected candidate will serve as a key advisor to government stakeholders, leading the development, integration, and sustainment of Program Protection Plans (PPP) and associated security frameworks across satellite and ground systems.This position sits at the intersection of acquisition, security engineering, and counterintelligence, ensuring that critical technologies, components, and mission capabilities are protected throughout the system lifecycle. Salary dependent on years of experience.REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS Bachelor’s degree in information systems, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or related field(Experience substitutions are allowed per DoD standards)8+ years of experience supporting DoD acquisition programs with a focus on:Program ProtectionSystem Security EngineeringAcquisition Security / Risk ManagementStrong working knowledge of:DoDI 5200.39, DoDI 5000.02, AFPAM 63-113CPI / Critical Components protection methodologiesExperience evaluating acquisition documentation and contractor deliverablesActive Top-Secret clearance with ability to obtain SCIDESIRED QUALIFICATIONSExperience supporting supporting DoD, Intelligence Community, USSF, USAF, USA, USN, or related federal organizations Experience working with cross-functional teams across intelligence, acquisition, cybersecurity, and engineering communities. Familiarity with:Anti-Tamper (AT) methodologiesSupply chain risk managementSystem Security Engineering (SSE) frameworksExperience working within classified program environments and high-visibility acquisition effortsRESPONSIBILITIESProgram Protection & Security PlanningLead the development and continuous update of Program Protection Plans (PPP) in accordance with DoDI 5200.39, DoDI 5000.02, and AFPAM 63-113Support emerging and legacy Space Sensing satellite programs with tailored protection strategiesEnsure alignment of PPPs with Critical Program Information (CPI) and Critical Components (CC) protection requirementsThreat & Risk IntegrationAnalyze and integrate inputs from:Counterintelligence Support Plans (CISP)Integrated Threat Assessments (ITA)System Threat Assessment Reports (STAR)Operations Security (OPSEC) PlansTranslate threat data into actionable protections and mitigation strategiesSecurity Documentation & ComplianceDevelop, review, and maintain:Anti-Tamper Plans (ATP)Technology Assessment / Control Plans (TA/CP)Security Classification Guides (SCG)System Security Engineering Management Plans (SSEMP)Ensure compliance with DoD acquisition security policies and lifecycle requirementsAcquisition & Engineering SupportEvaluate acquisition artifacts for security compliance, including:Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs)Configuration Change Proposals (CCPs)Task Change Proposals (TCPs)Provide written risk assessments addressing cost, schedule, performance, and security impactsProgram Execution & OversightConduct contractor site visits to validate implementation of system security controlsLead or support System Security Working Group (SSWG) activitiesPerform Criticality Analysis (CA) to identify mission-critical functions and vulnerabilitiesSupport program office security libraries and documentation repositories (e.g., SharePoint/Livelink)