Cybersecurity Engineer

Description Apogee seeks a Senior Acquisition Cybersecurity Engineer supporting the Special Operations Forces Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics (SOF AT&L) Acquisition Operations (AO) Office. AO manages the International Operations, Policy and Management, and Partnered Operations portfolios for SOF AT&L. This is a full-time position located at MacDill, AFB, FL Why work with us? Apogee Engineering, LLC is a provider of research, engineering, operations, software, cyber, intel, training, technical services, financial and administrative expertise across an array of DOD and Federal Civilian customers. Our company was founded on the commitment of making a positive difference for our customers and our people. Apogee's culture is infused with integrity and a passion for excellence, which has propelled us into the ranks of an elite small business company. Apogee is known for an unwavering dedication to our client's success, a warm and employee-centric work environment, and an enthusiasm to provide the right solution at the right time. What you will be doing: Serve as the SOF AT&L Program Protection Plan (PPP) Technical Subject Matter Expert (SME) at the enterprise level Provide the Acquisition Executive and Deputy Acquisition Executive with enterprise PPP status reports and recommendations for acquisition cybersecurity support activities across SOF AT&L Assist Program Executive Offices and individual Program Managers by providing accurate, current, and comprehensive acquisition cybersecurity technical assistance Review PPPs and provide technical insight on any necessary additions or improvements Write acquisition cybersecurity policy and guidebooks, especially pertaining to the PPP development, including templates, technical guidance, and overall PPP management Represent SOF AT&L at numerous OSD working groups related to acquisition cybersecurity Experience: Minimum Experience: Citizenship: Must be a US citizen Clearance: Must have and be able to maintain a TS clearance with SCI Eligibility Education: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Software Engineering, Engineering Management, or any type of Systems Security Engineering Years of Experience: 10 years of cybersecurity experience related to Federal IT systems, weapon systems, and acquisition programs Minimum 4 years' experience developing and executing DoD Acquisition PPPs that required Critical Program Information Analysis, Criticality Analysis, Trusted Systems and Networks Analysis, Risk Management Framework, Anti-Tamper Plans, Cybersecurity Strategy, and Security Classification Guides Possess a thorough understanding of DoD PPP policy, processes, and procedures Possess a thorough understanding of the latest security principles, techniques, and protocols for Software Assurance, Hardware Assurance, Cybersecurity, Anti-Tamper, and Trusted Systems and Networks Possess familiarity with security requirements for Foreign Military Sales (FMS) and Direct Commercial Sales (DCS) Possess familiarity with the DoD Acquisition Management Process Possess familiarity with Controlled Unclassified Information and the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Preferred Experience: Certifications: Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or Information Systems Security Engineering (ISSE) certificate Education and Experience : Master's Degree in Engineering with a focus on Systems Security Engineering and 8 years of cybersecurity experience related to Federal IT systems, weapon systems, and acquisition programs Specific experience with SOF AT&L acquisition cybersecurity processes and USSOCOM-related PPPs is highly desired Benefits: Apogee offers two medical plans, a high deductible health plan with an HRA and a traditional POS plan with co-pays, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance, PTO, paid holidays, parental, military, and jury duty paid leaves. Regular part-time employees scheduled for twenty-four or more hours per work week are eligible for benefits on a pro-rated basis. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)