Space RCO Systems Security​/Information Assurance​/Program Protection Support

MTSI is searching for a senior Systems Security/Information Assurance/Program Protection Support professional to support development of first‑of‑kind space vehicles and missions. This handpicked candidate must possess technical expertise and experience with developing, designing, building, integrating and transitioning space hardware and software.

In this position, you will provide System Engineering Technical Assistance (SETA) to the Space Rapid Capabilities Office (RCO). The Space RCO program office, located at Kirtland AFB, NM, is one of three US Space Force acquisition organizations and specializes in delivering first‑of‑systems to fill quick‑turn needs to deliver operational capability to the USSF.

You will work in a small, highly empowered team where every team member is directly responsible for the success of the program. SETA responsibilities span technology domains including space‑rated hardware, software, sensors, and processors in an extremely fast‑paced, responsive development environment. This SETA candidate will provide in‑depth background on system security, information assurance, and program protection to improve program office insight into state‑of‑the‑art commercial and legacy mission systems, and C2 requirements and capabilities.

You must apply advanced principles, theories, and concepts for highly classified systems, while also effectively communicating complex results with management and executive leadership.

• Serves as program advisor through the Engineering division to assigned Space RCO programs on security/IA/program protection matters
• Implements cyber security solutions, standards and procedures across multiple systems and architectures to ensure information confidentiality, integrity and availability in compliance with Air Force, Space Force, and DoD policies and standards
• Reviews, analyzes, and assesses systems configurations/architectures to identify security, safety, and mission critical functions/components and critical program information (CPI)
• Develops System Security Plans (SSPs), Security Assessment Reports (SARs), Security Control Traceability Matrices (SCTMs), Security Classification Guides (SCGs), and Program Protection Plans
• Supports security and IA monitoring plans across multiple architectures, systems, or families of systems

• Provides strategic advice, technical guidance and expertise to program and project staff
• Provides detailed analysis, evaluation and recommendations for improvements, optimization development and/or maintenance efforts for client specific or mission critical challenges/issues
• Coordinates with external agencies to include operational units, higher headquarters, Combatant Command (CCMD) staffs, other acquisition activities, and research and development functions
• Supports acquisition planning and development of documents required for systems acquisition in the system security/IA/program protection area
• Drafts, reviews, and edits required reports, documents, and briefings
• Communicates clearly, concisely, and with technical accuracy – oral and written

• Minimum ten (10) years DoD/IC, or relevant industry work experience
• Experience with MAJCOM/Field Command staff level or higher
• Experience and understanding of CFC processes
• Expert understanding of the Command and Control/Kill chain dynamics
• Experience with system security, information assurance, and program protection plans
• Experience in DoD acquisition program office including program development and transition
• Understanding of operational environment and corresponding mission user needs
• Knowledge of space system engineering, development, and manufacturing
• Experience with Integrated Master Schedules and risk management

• Five (5) years of relevant DoD and/or Industry work experience with SAP and/or SCI
• System Engineering Technical Assistance (SETA) to Government program office
• Experience with rapid prototyping
• Experience with integrated air, space, and cyberspace capabilities
• Experience with ACAT I/II level acquisition programs
• Fluency with IC organizations