Cyber Systems Engineer – DoD, Secret Clearance, Linux

Apex Systems; Eglin Village (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Systems is seeking an IT Systems Engineer to support DoD cyber operations at Eglin AFB. The role requires an active SECRET clearance and a strong background in systems engineering for DoD environments, with experience patching and hardening processes.

The engineer will develop cyber-resilient designs, perform security testing, and assist with authorization activities across the product lifecycle, including fielded systems support and travel to sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Active SECRET security clearance, and ability to maintain the security clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering, or equivalent with 5 years of experience; or 3 years with master.
• 5+ years of technical systems engineering experience with DoD systems.
• DoD 8570 approved baseline certification for IAT Level II (e.g., CompTIA Security+, GSEC SSCP, CCNA-Security) or ability to achieve within 6 months.
• Ability to work in a team environment as well as independently, strong problem-solving, organized, flexible, and self-motivated.
• Ability to communicate effectively within cross-functional teams (Systems Engineers, Software Developers, System Administrators, and ISSMs).

Responsibilities

• Develop, evaluate, and analyze design constraints, trade-offs and detailed system and security design for the cyber domain.
• Conduct cybersecurity test and evaluation of hardware and/or software designs to verify and validate compliance with specifications.
• Implement appropriate assessment and authorization activities as required by customers.
• Respond to DoD guidance and engineer appropriate solutions for fielded systems.

Skills

Linux

Windows

Patching

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience/education

Tools

WSUS

Ivanti

Job description

Apex Systems is seeking an IT Systems Engineer to support DoD cyber operations at Eglin AFB. The role requires an active SECRET clearance and a strong background in systems engineering for DoD environments, with experience patching and hardening processes.

The engineer will develop cyber-resilient designs, perform security testing, and assist with authorization activities across the product lifecycle, including fielded systems support and travel to sites as needed.