Cyber Security Specialist (AFNWC/NCC)

Apogee Engineering; Bellevue Second IV Precinct (NE); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Apogee Engineering seeks a Cyber Security Specialist to support AFNWC/NCC at Offutt AFB, NE. The role requires applying DoD RMF and managing certification processes, with strong risk analysis and security configuration expertise.

Responsibilities include advising teams, coordinating with IT staff, and leading during security incidents. TS/SCI eligibility and top security credentials are essential for success in this on-site position.

Qualifications

• Strong DoD RMF knowledge and related regulations.
• CISSP or equivalent IAM II or DoD 8140 Level II certification required/recognized.
• Bachelor's degree preferred; high school diploma acceptable with extensive experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide analytical and technical security recommendations to team members and clients.
• Identify requirements and security issues that threaten system risk.
• Negotiate security requirements with clients and management; ensure proper OS patch levels.

Skills

Security analysis

Risk assessment

Stakeholder communication

Incident response leadership

Education

CISSP or equivalent IAM II or DoD 8140 Level II

Bachelor's degree

High School Diploma

Tools

eMASS

XACTA

Job description

Cyber Security Specialist (AFNWC/NCC)

Location: US-NE-Offutt AFB

ID: 2026-2051

Category: Cybersecurity

Position Type: Regular Full-Time

Remote: No

Apogee has an exciting new opportunity for a Cyber Security Specialist in support of the Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center Combatant Command, Command and Control (C2) Division (AFNWC/NCC).

This is a full-time position located at Offutt AFB, NE

Responsibilities

• Provides analytical and technical security recommendations to other team members, oversight boards, and clients
• Identifies requirements, based upon need or as the result of a security issue that puts organizations systems at risk
• Meets with clients and management to help specify and negotiate application security requirements, reviews current policies and procedures for applicability, and system OS security patch levels, and ensures safe transition of applications to production
• Develop, debug, test and support the certification process
• Create, maintain, and document security baselines
• Evaluate and recommend secure remote configurations
• Active member in technical work groups to recommend effective security configurations and architecture
• Liaison to Enterprise Architect, WAN, LAN, and Enterprise Management Teams to effectively communicate and architect security solutions
• Develop documentation to support ongoing security systems operations, maintenance and specific problem resolution
• Works with and coordinates appropriate IT staff to implement solutions which will meet or exceed customer expectations
• Provide risk analysis for vulnerabilities, incidents and change requests
• Functions as technical lead during a security incident response

Qualifications

Minimum Experience:

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen

Clearance: Must possess and maintain a TS w/SCI eligibility

Certifications: CISSP; or equivalent IAM II or DOD 8140 Level II

Education: High School Diploma

Years of Experience: Minimum of 8 years relevant experience to include:

• Strong knowledge and experience applying DoDD 8500.1 Information Assurance, DoDD 8520.1 Protection of SCI, DoDI 8510.01 Risk Management Framework (RMF) for DoD Information Technology, DoD 8570.01M Information Assurance Workforce Improvement Program, and DoDI 8580.1 Information Assurance in the Defense Acquisition Process used for the analysis of user, policy, regulatory, and resource demands

Preferred Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's degree

Years of Experience: 4 years of relevant experience

• Knowledge and experience with NIST 800-53, and DoD Risk Management Framework tools (eMASS/Xacta)

Additional Information

Location: Offutt AFB, NE

On-site/Hybrid/Remote: On-Site

Travel: None