DoD Cyber Security Engineer - RMF & ATO Expert

Apogee Engineering

Maryland

On-site

USD 140,000 - 190,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Apogee Engineering seeks a Cyber Security Engineer to support the V-22 JPO, engineering, implementing, and sustaining cybersecurity across program systems and mission environments. The role collaborates with government and industry stakeholders to meet DoD requirements, achieve/maintain ATO, and support secure ops throughout the system lifecycle.

The position is located in Patuxent River, MD on-site with 10% travel. Candidates must hold an active Secret clearance and DoD 8140 qualifications.

Qualifications

Must be a US citizen.
Active Secret Clearance is required.
DoD 8140 qualifications.
Bachelor's in a related field plus 12 years of relevant experience, including 5 years in the DoD.
12 years of overall experience in the field.
Preferred: Master's or PhD in a related field with 5 DoD years of experience.
Current Tier 5 special-sensitive eligibility and IAT Level III or IAM Level III within one year.

Responsibilities

Provide expert-level cybersecurity engineering support for DoD platforms, sensors, and weapon systems across the lifecycle.
Develop and maintain RMF assessment and authorization documentation (IATT, ATC, ATO) and translate NIST 800-53 controls.
Identify threats, vulnerabilities, attack scenarios, and supply-chain risks; recommend mitigations to leadership.
Document system and network architectures and support technical reviews, reviews, and IPTs.