DoD Cyber Systems Engineer with Secret Clearance & Patch

Apex Systems

Town of Florida (NY)

On-site

USD 157,597,000 - 214,906,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Job summary

Apex Systems is seeking a Cyber Systems Engineer for a 12-24 month contract at Eglin AFB, FL. The role emphasizes development, evaluation, and verification of cyber solutions across the product lifecycle, with patching, hardening, and security design responsibilities.

Candidates must hold an active SECRET clearance and meet DoD 8570 IAT II baseline certification requirements. Candidates should have 5+ years of DoD systems engineering experience, a related bachelor’s degree (or 3 years with a

Qualifications

Active SECRET security clearance and ability to maintain the clearance.
Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline with 5+ years of professional experience; or 3 years with a related master’s degree.
5+ years of technical systems engineering experience with DoD systems.
DoD 8570 baseline certification for IAT Level II or ability to obtain within 6 months.
Ability to work in a team and communicate effectively across cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

Automate patching and hardening processes; patch systems using WSUS and Ivanti.
Support fielded training systems at Eglin AFB and address field issues; travel may be required.
Develop, evaluate, and verify design constraints and security design for cyber systems.
Conduct cybersecurity test and evaluation of hardware/software to verify compliance.
Implement assessment and authorization activities as required by customers and DoD guidance.