identifying, assessing, and mitigating threats to space, cyber, and ground systems supporting U.S. government missions
apply operational security (OPSEC), counterintelligence, cyber defense, and threat principles to protect sensitive capabilities
conduct mission protection assessments to identify vulnerabilities across space, cyber, and ground architectures
collaborate with mission planners, operators, and mission partners to integrate protection strategies
support development of mitigation plans and help implement countermeasures
coordinate with DoD and IC stakeholders to ensure protection efforts are synchronized
develop and maintain program-specific threat models, Concept of Operations (CONOPS), and risk management frameworks
contribute to red/blue team assessments, tabletop exercises, and program security reviews
prepare briefings and documentation for senior leadership on threat assessments and mitigation strategies

Bachelor’s degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience
Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience
In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience
Active Top Secret/SCI with CI Poly clearance required
Experience with threat modeling, vulnerability analysis, and risk management
Experience working with or supporting a Weapons and Tactics (W&T) team, with familiarity in integrating protection strategies
Preferred Additional Skills: Graduate of Air Force Weapon School or Advance Instructor Course (AIC).

Senior Specialist, Systems Engineer – Mission Protection

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