AMERICAN SYSTEMS
The Security Specialist - Program Protection integrates safeguards into planning and execution to protect critical information, sensitive technologies, and mission capabilities. This role develops and maintains protection plans, assesses vulnerabilities, and coordinates security measures across engineering, acquisition, operations, and other stakeholders. The specialist also prepares leadership briefings, tracks implementation of protective actions, and updates strategies based on evolving threats and program changes.
Headquarters
Mclean, Virginia, United States
Company Size
1001-5000 employees
Founded
1975
American Systems is an engineering and IT services firm that delivers mission‑critical solutions for defense, intelligence, federal, and commercial customers. They provide systems engineering and integration, software development, cybersecurity, cloud and IT modernization, analytics, test & evaluation, and program/acquisition support across the full lifecycle. The company focuses on modernizing and securing critical systems and operations to enable mission success and long‑term sustainment.
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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