Key skills
CybersecurityPosition NavigationTiming (PNT) systemsSystems engineeringCybersecurity Risk Management Framework (RMF)Security certificationAuthority to Operate (ATO)Threat evaluationVulnerability assessmentCountermeasure developmentDoD RMFNIST Cybersecurity FrameworkCertified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)DoD 8570 IAM Level IIIII certificationAnalytical skillsIAMRisk ManagementCommunication
About this role
Apogee has an opportunity for a Senior Systems Engineer specializing in Engineering and Cybersecurity to provide contractor site reachback support for the M-Code Aviation Receivers Joint Program Office (MAR JPO). This position provides expert-level support in cybersecurity, PNT systems engineering, and systems security.
Responsibilities:
- Provide expert cybersecurity support for GPS User Equipment systems
- Support Cybersecurity Risk Management Framework (RMF) integration
- Conduct system security architecture analysis
- Support security certification and Authority to Operate (ATO) activities
- Evaluate cybersecurity threats and vulnerabilities
- Provide expert Position, Navigation & Timing engineering support
- Support GPS/GNSS system design and analysis
- Evaluate PNT performance and capabilities
- Support alternative navigation technology assessment
- Translate requirements into design criteria for PNT systems
- Evaluate alternative design approaches
- Conduct systems analysis and trade studies
- Support technical reviews and assessments
- Apply advanced systems engineering theories and processes
- Serve as a senior technical expert for PNT and cybersecurity
- Support rapid response technical requirements
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and threat analysis
- Develop technical recommendations and mitigation strategies
- Support testing and evaluation of cybersecurity controls
Requirements:
- Must be a US citizen
- Must have and be able to maintain a Secret level clearance
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or equivalent, DoD 8570 IAM Level II or III certification
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Cybersecurity, or related field
- 20 years of cybersecurity experience focused on technical knowledge of PNT systems
- Deep expertise in both PNT systems and cybersecurity
- Experience with threat evaluation, testing, and countermeasure development
- Knowledge of DoD RMF and NIST Cybersecurity Framework
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
- Excellent technical writing and communication skills
- TS/SCI