Cybersecurity Specialist

Apogee has an exciting new opportunity for a Cyber Security Specialist in support of Special Operations Forces Acquisition, Technology and Logistics (SOF AT&L) Program Executive Office for Tactical Information Systems (PEO-TIS).

PEO-TIS provides SOF with advanced, mission-ready capabilities as technical experts in ISR, tactical communications, and specialized collection and exploitation systems. Across its portfolio, PEO-TIS integrates and fields resilient sensors, biometrics and forensic exploitation tools, remote and space-enabled capabilities, and secure communications that improve situational awareness, targeting, and over-the-horizon connectivity. The organization drives testing, training, and operational assessments to rapidly transition proven technologies into deployable capabilities that support SOF operations in contested environments.

This is a full-time opportunity located at MacDill AFB, FL

Interface with USSOCOM J62 for the latest IA policy and guidance
• Perform vulnerability scans and assessments
• Remediate system vulnerabilities in accordance with STIGs and DoD policies
• Generate DoD Information Assurance Certification and Accreditation Process (DIACAP) and Risk Management Framework (RMF) packages; collaborate with staff agencies to obtain required authorizations
• Collaborate with and provide IA technical direction to the existing engineering team and non-engineer personnel
• Collaborate with senior PEO personnel and other engineering and technical support related to research and assessment of emerging technologies, system integration, testing and evaluation, and system architecture design to facilitate PEO fielding of material solutions to meet mission requirements
• Consult with senior management and customers concerning IA project matters
• Work with XACTA, eMASS, and other cyber tools as required to maintain IA packages
• Work with Windows operating systems and servers, Linux OS and servers, and other operating/processing systems as required
• Apply Risk Management Framework knowledge in accordance with DoD processes, policies, and directives

Minimum Qualifications

Citizenship: Must be a U.S. Citizen.
Clearance: Must possess and maintain a TS w/SCI eligibility.
Certifications: Security+ CE or other DoD 8140 IAM Level I (or higher).
Education: A degree in Information Technology, Information Systems, Computer Networking, Network Administration, or Computer Programming from an accredited college or university is preferred but not required.
Years of Experience: Minimum of 5 years overall related Information Assurance (IA) experience to include:

• A combination of two (2) years of experience with RMF, DIACAP, and DoD IA policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of XACTA and eMass
• Knowledge of the Risk Management Framework in accordance with DoD processes, policies, and directives

Location: MacDill AFB, FL
On-Site/Hybrid/Remote: On-Site
Travel: 25%