Apogee Engineering, LLC

Senior Weapons Systems Cybersecurity Engineer

Apogee Engineering, LLC

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Wright Patterson AFB • United States

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Job Level

Senior

Tech Stack

Cyber Security

About the role

  • Systems engineering & acquisition support — 75%
  • Work across program lifecycles to design, evaluate, and integrate cyber-resilient solutions into special warfare, rotary- and fixed-wing, and other weapon systems.
  • Provide expert-level evaluation of designs and proposed implementation solutions to defend weapon systems against malicious and non-malicious exploitation.
  • Translate operational, safety, and mission assurance requirements into practical system security engineering (SSE) approaches and implementation guidance based on NIST 800-53.
  • Evaluate designs and vendor solutions for security posture, Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM), and operational impact; recommend mitigations and trade-offs to program teams.
  • Assist Program Offices in developing Program Protection Plans (PPP), Anti-Tamper (AT) approaches, Interface Control Documents (ICDs), and secure architecture diagrams.
  • Ensure cyber requirements are captured in Statements of Work (SOW), Contract Deliverable Requirements Lists (CDRLs), and technical evaluations of vendor proposals.
  • Provide proactive engineering solutions for continuous monitoring, secure communications, and mission continuity during degraded/contested environments.
  • Institutionalize tools/processes and coach program teams to sustainably implement cyber best practices across the directorate.
  • RMF / Assessment & Authorization (A&A) — 25%
  • Apply RMF to develop A&A packages (IATT, ATC, ATO) and continuous monitoring plans; coordinate artifacts with ISSMs, AOs, and higher headquarters.
  • Conduct system-level threat and vulnerability assessments, develop residual risk recommendations, and brief findings to program leadership and authorizing officials.
  • Support testing/assessment activities and closure of cybersecurity findings using risk-based prioritization.
  • Stakeholder engagement and leadership
  • Coordinate across Program Offices, ISSMs, Aircraft AOs, PEO staff, MAJCOM/Center leadership, and external vendors to align engineering solutions with policy and operational needs.
  • Provide timely, clear risk-communication and decision-support to senior DoD/AF leadership; be coachable and able to coach technical teammates.
  • Actively participate in cross-program working groups and IPTs to share lessons learned and drive repeatable cyber-resilient practices.

Requirements

  • Citizenship: Must be a US citizen
  • Clearance: Must have an active Top Secret level clearance, with willingness to obtain SCI
  • Certifications: IAT Level II (Security+ CE or other)
  • Education: High School Diploma
  • Years of Experience: (15) or more years relevant experience, eight (8) of which must be within the DoD to include: Demonstrated hands-on experience with the Risk Management Framework (RMF) and generating A&A artifacts (IATT, ATC, ATO).
  • Proven systems security engineering experience applying NIST SP 800-53 controls to weapon system architectures.
  • Experience creating or reviewing Program Protection Plans (PPP) and Anti-Tamper considerations.
  • Preferred Qualifications: Certifications: IAT Level III (CISSP or equivalent)
  • Education: Bachelor's Degree
  • Years of Experience: (12) or more years relevant experience, eight (5) of which must be within the DoD to include: Expert-level knowledge of weapon systems/platforms (rotary/fixed wing, ISR sensors, comms, mission systems) and DoD acquisition processes.
  • Verifiable experience coordinating with Program Offices, ISSMs, Authorizing Officials (AOs), and higher headquarters.
  • Familiarity with threat modeling, vulnerability analysis, Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM), and cyber impact assessments for weapons systems.
  • Experience drafting SOWs, CDRLs, and conducting technical source selection or proposal evaluations.
  • Excellent oral and written communication; able to present risk and technical options succinctly to diverse audiences.
  • Agile, flexible, proactive, coachable — comfortable with iterative engineering, shifting priorities, and working in cross-functional teams.
  • Strong stakeholder management and facilitation skills; willingness to mentor less-experienced teammates.
Benefits
  • Competitive salary
  • Health insurance
  • Retirement plans
  • Paid time off
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Professional development
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools
systems engineeringcyber-resilient solutionssystem security engineeringNIST 800-53Risk Management Framework (RMF)Assessment & Authorization (A&A)Program Protection Plans (PPP)Anti-Tamper (AT)vulnerability assessmentsSupply Chain Risk Management (SCRM)
Soft Skills
stakeholder engagementleadershiprisk communicationcoachingcross-functional teamworkflexibilityproactivityfacilitation skillsclear communicationmentoring
Certifications
IAT Level II (Security+ CE)IAT Level III (CISSP or equivalent)