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Principal / Lead Security Engineer (Anti-Tamper - AT)

Red River
George, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/21/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/28/2026
In support of the U.S. Navy’s PEO IWS-X initiative, the Principal/Lead Security Engineer serves as the subject matter expert for Anti-Tamper (AT) and system security integration, providing technical leadership and strategic direction for implementing security measures to protect Critical Program Information (CPI).

The role develops and implements AT strategies and Program Protection Plans (PPPs), oversees security measures throughout the system lifecycle, and ensures compliance with export control regulations.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement comprehensive Anti-Tamper (AT) and Program Protection Plans (PPPs) to safeguard CPI.
  • Conduct threat modeling and attack/countermeasure analyses to assess security risks.
  • Lead AT implementation across design, integration, and test phases.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure CPI protection aligns with program goals and export control regulations.
  • Lead the development of security classification guides and technical documentation related to AT.


Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity, computer science, liberal arts, or related field; master’s degree preferred.
  • A certification such as CISSP, CEH, or Security required.
  • Must have the applicable 8570 / 8140 requirements including certification for IAT Level III.
  • Active DoD Secret Clearance is required.
  • Must be able to commute to the Dahlgren, VA area on a daily basis.
  • 10 years of experience in security engineering, with expertise in Anti-Tamper (AT) measures.
  • Experience with threat modeling, attack/countermeasure analyses, and program protection.


Skills:

  • Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities, with a logical approach to security challenges.
  • Expertise in hardware/software security and program protection.
  • Familiarity with defense systems, export control regulations, and FMS compliance.
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to manage cross-functional teams.
  • Background in systems engineering or software development is highly desirable.


Basic Qualifications:

  • U.S. Citizenship Required


Red River offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits and an exceptional work environment. You can review our benefit offerings here. If you are ready to join a growing company, please submit your resume and cover letter (optional).

EOE M/F/DISABLED/Vet

Red River is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. Discrimination or harassment based upon any protected characteristics as defined by state or federal law is wholly inconsistent with our company values and will not be tolerated.

In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veterans Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the American’s with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact accommodation@redriver.com. PLEASE NOTE: This contact channel is reserved for use by individuals with disabilities who require special accommodations in order to submit an expression of interest in a position within Red River.

Red River does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies in response to job postings or otherwise. Placement fees will not be paid to any recruiter unless Red River has an active agreement in place with the recruiter and such a request has been made by the Red River Talent Acquisition team and such candidate was submitted to the Red River Talent Acquisition Team via our Applicant Tracking System. Any unsolicited resumes or other data submitted to Red River in violation of this policy may be used by Red River without obligation to pay any fees of any kind to the recruiter.

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