Senior Weapons Systems Cybersecurity Engineer

Apogee is seeking a hands-on Senior Weapons Systems Cybersecurity Engineer to embed a cyber-resiliency mindset across the Intelligence Surveillance Reconnaissance (ISR) & Special Operations Forces (SOF) portfolio.

The role is primarily engineering-focused (75% systems engineering design and acquisition support) with a smaller compliance/RMF responsibility (25%). The right candidate will have an expert understanding of weapon systems acquisition processes practical RMF experience and the ability to work iteratively with programs and leadership to bake cyber requirements into system lifecycles.

This is an on-site full-time position at Wright-Patterson AFB (Dayton OH) supporting AFLCMC.

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.

Minimum Experience:

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: Bachelors 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.

Additional Information:
Location: Wright-Patterson AFB OH located in Dayton Ohio
On-site: This is a full-time on-site opportunity
Travel: Travel up to 30% may be required