Cybersecurity Engineer

Apogee; Patterson Township (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Apogee Engineering is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer to provide senior-level support protecting NASIC mission information systems. The role focuses on RMF-based security controls, secure architectures, and DoD-aligned engineering practices.

The position requires US citizenship and a TS/SCI clearance, with a Master’s or equivalent experience. You’ll lead critical security efforts, mentor staff, and collaborate across programs to ensure mission assurance at Wright Patterson AFB, OH.

Qualifications

• Citizenship: must be a US citizen.
• Clearance: TS/SCI.
• Certifications: CISSP or DoD 8140-compliant certification (IAM/IASAE).
• Education / Experience: Master’s degree preferred; 10+ years in cybersecurity or information systems engineering; or equivalent substitutions as described.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and implementation of secure system architectures and engineering solutions for information systems.
• Apply engineering principles, security standards, and best practices to harden systems and networks against cyber threats.
• Participate in requirements analysis, system trade studies, and risk analyses focused on cybersecurity posture.
• Support accreditation and assessment activities, providing artifacts and input to RMF and other security processes.
• Prepare and present technical reports, briefings, and documentation on security engineering designs, risks, and mitigations.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to journeyman and junior cyber engineering staff.

Skills

Security engineering

RMF knowledge

Leadership

Education

Master's degree in cybersecurity / information systems / CS / engineering

8+ years substitute for Master’s degree / 4+ years with Bachelor + 4 years

Tools

RMF

Security architecture

Job description

Overview

Apogee Engineering has an opportunity for a Cybersecurity Engineer that can provide senior-level engineering support to protect and assure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of Information Systems supporting the NASIC mission. This position designs, implements, and maintains security controls and architectures in accordance with DoD and Air Force policies, and supports information systems security engineering activities across the NAISC portfolio.

• Contingent Upon Contract Award****

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of secure system architectures and engineering solutions for information systems.
• Apply engineering principles, security standards, and best practices to harden systems and networks against cyber threats.
• Participate in requirements analysis, system trade studies, and risk analyses focused on cybersecurity posture.
• Support accreditation and assessment activities, providing technical artifacts and engineering input to RMF and other security processes.
• Prepare and present technical reports, briefings, and documentation on security engineering designs, risks, and mitigating
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to journeyman and junior cyber engineering staff.

Qualifications

Minimum Experience:

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen

Clearance: TS/SCI

Certifications: CISSP or DoD 8140-compliant certification (e.g., other IAM/IASAE category certifications).

Education / Years Of Experience

• Minimum of ten (10) years of experience in the cybersecurity or information systems engineering functional area.
• Master's degree in a field relevant to cybersecurity, information systems, computer science, engineering, or related discipline. Eight (8) additional years of work experience may be substituted for the Master's degree, or four (4) additional years of work experience plus a Bachelor's degree may be substituted.
• Demonstrated experience performing complex, mission-critical cybersecurity engineering tasks, leading technical efforts, and supporting DoD or similar programs

Additional Information

Location: Wright Patterson AFB Dayton, OH

On-site/Hybrid/Remote: On-site

Travel: Occasional