Cyber Security Engineer Senior

Overview

Apogee is seeking a Cyber Security Engineer to support the V-22 JPO by engineering, implementing, and sustaining cybersecurity capabilities across program systems and mission environments. This role partners with government and industry stakeholders to ensure systems meet DoD cybersecurity requirements, achieve/maintain Authorization to Operate (ATO), and support secure operations throughout the system lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert-level cybersecurity engineering support for DoD acquisition platforms, sensors, weapon systems, and systems of systems, applying RMF, Systems Security Engineering, network engineering, cyber-resiliency, and technical-interface principles throughout the acquisition lifecycle.
• Develop and maintain RMF assessment and authorization documentation, including IATT, ATC, and ATO packages; translate NIST SP 800-53 requirements into tailored security controls; and implement system-specific cybersecurity and continuous-monitoring processes.
• Identify and assess cyber threats, vulnerabilities, attack scenarios, supply-chain risks, and residual risk; recommend mitigations to senior DoD and Air Force leadership; and evaluate proposed designs and vendor solutions for compliance with cybersecurity and program-protection requirements.
• Document system and network architectures; analyze interoperability requirements and Interface Control Documents; incorporate cybersecurity requirements into SOWs, CDRLs, SRDs, Program Protection Plans, and anti-tamper plans; and support technical reviews, working groups, and IPTs.

Qualifications

Minimum Experience

Citizenship

Must be a US citizen Clearance

Active Secret ClearanceCertifications

• Information Assurance Technical level 2 (level 3 within a year of start date)
• DoD 8140

Education

Bachelor’s in a related field plus 12 years of relevant experience, including 5 years in the DoD.

Years of Experience

12 years

Preferred Qualifications

Education

Master’s or PhD in a related field plus 10 years of relevant experience, including 5 years in the DoD.

Years of Experience

Additional Requirements

• Possess applicable DoD 8140 qualifications and current Tier 5 special-sensitive eligibility upon task-order start. Obtain and maintain IAT Level III or IAM Level III certification within one year.

Additional InformationLocation

Patuexent, MDOn-siteTravel

10%