Position Title: C3BM Technology Protection Principal Systems Engineer
Position Type: Onsite
Location: Huntsville, AL
Clearance: Secret
Waypoint’s customer is seeking an amazingly talented C3BM Technology Protection Principal Systems Engineer to join their team in support of the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) mission. In this role, you will be part of Command, Control, Communications, and Battle Management (C3BM) systems engineering efforts, engaging directly in C2BMC technical engineering and integration, future concepts, new functionality, and multinational exchange designs.
This position supports mission-critical system protection activities with a strong emphasis on technology protection, anti-tamper, and Critical Program Information (CPI) within a fast-paced Program Office environment.
Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive Anti-Tamper (AT) Plans for all assigned systems in accordance with DoD Instruction 5200.39, Critical Program Information (CPI) Identification and Protection, and other applicable guidance.
• Lead the identification and assessment of Critical Program Information (CPI) for all program systems using methodologies defined in DoD Instruction 5200.39.
• Perform comprehensive criticality analyses to identify mission-critical functions, components, and technologies whose compromise or failure would result in unacceptable consequences (e.g., mission failure, loss of life, or significant financial impact).
• Support the Program Office Protection Lead and serve as the primary point of contact for all technology protection and program protection matters.
• Engage in C2BMC technical engineering and integration, supporting future concepts, new functionality, and multinational exchange designs.
• Provide subject matter expertise on program protection throughout the system lifecycle, ensuring alignment with DoD acquisition, engineering, and security processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering, security, and acquisition teams to integrate protection strategies into system designs and baselines.

Required:

• Master’s degree in a STEM field with 12+ years of relevant experience.
• Active Secret clearance.
• Knowledge and experience in program protection, anti-tamper, CPI, or related security disciplines.
• Demonstrated expertise in developing and implementing Anti-Tamper plans and solutions, including CPI assessments.
• Strong background in criticality analyses, with a solid understanding of DAU methodologies and principles.
• In-depth knowledge of DoD Instructions 5200.39 and 5000.83, along with other relevant DoD program protection policies and guidance.

Desired:

• Self-starter with enthusiasm and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.
• Relevant professional certifications (e.g., CISSP).
• Experience with Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM) in a DoD context.
• Familiarity with the Ballistic Missile Defense System and Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) approaches to program protection.