Systems Security Engineer - Hardware Assurance / Anti-Tamper / C

Amentum - Crane, IN

Full-time - Mid Level

Crane, IN

51-100 employees

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Systems Security Engineer (SSE) at Amentum will support programmatic and acquisition guidance in areas related to Anti-Tamper (AT), Hardware Assurance (HwA), and cybersecurity of hardware. This role involves direct interaction with microelectronics lab assessment capabilities and requires a comprehensive understanding of supply chain assurance and security assessments. The SSE will guide program offices on enhancing their system protection measures.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with internal and external team members to define, decompose, allocate, implement, and assess cyber security requirements for a resilient security design solution.
• Prepare formal presentations, written documentation, reports, and briefings.
• Coordinate and conduct cyber risk analyses and security assessment methods.
• Capture information on customer systems and operations, focusing on commercial hardware in use.
• Assess the risk posture for the customer based on captured information.
• Develop Plan of Action and Milestones (POAM) for hardware assurance and supply chain risk management efforts.
• Identify and recommend high priority assessments or efforts to be conducted.
• Recommend Courses of Action (COAs) to mitigate cyber risks based on impact and cost.
• Communicate effectively with technical and non-technical audiences and foster a collaborative engineering team environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electronics/Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering; additional consideration for a minor or focus in Cybersecurity or a recognized cybersecurity certification (e.g., CompTIA Security+ or GIAC/SANS certifications).
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in system development and/or acquisition.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret Clearance; US Citizenship is required.
• Knowledge and understanding of Systems Engineering concepts.
• Knowledge and understanding of Systems Security Engineering concepts.
• Familiarity with MS Office programs (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Nice-to-haves

• Ten (10) years of experience with DoD system acquisition.
• Active Secret Clearance.
• Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP) certification.