Cybersecurity Engineer

Apogee Engineering, LLC

. Lead the design, development, and implementation of secure system architectures and engineering solutions for information systems .

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeDayton • Ohio • United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and implementing secure system architectures while applying engineering principles and security standards to enhance cybersecurity posture. Provides technical guidance and mentorship to junior staff, ensuring compliance with RMF and other security processes.

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Cybersecurity EngineeringSystem Architecture DesignRisk AnalysisCISSP CertificationTechnical Leadership

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Hard Skills

Information Systems EngineeringCybersecurity StandardsSystem HardeningRequirements AnalysisTechnical Report PreparationRisk MitigationSecurity AssessmentCyber Threat AnalysisMission-Critical Task ExecutionTechnical Artifact Development

Soft Skills

MentorshipCommunicationCollaborationProblem-SolvingTechnical Guidance

Certifications & Qualifications

CISSPDoD 8140-compliant Certification

Industry Keywords

TS/SCI ClearanceDoD ProgramsRMFCybersecurity PostureEngineering Solutions

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber SecurityTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the design, development, and implementation of secure system architectures and engineering solutions for information systems
Apply engineering principles, security standards, and best practices to harden systems and networks against cyber threats
Participate in requirements analysis, system trade studies, and risk analyses focused on cybersecurity posture
Support accreditation and assessment activities, providing technical artifacts and engineering input to RMF and other security processes
Prepare and present technical reports, briefings, and documentation on security engineering designs, risks, and mitigations
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to journeyman and junior cyber engineering staff

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must be a US citizen
Active TS/SCI clearance required
CISSP or DoD 8140-compliant certification (e.g., other IAM/IASAE category certifications)
Minimum of ten (10) years of experience in the cybersecurity or information systems engineering functional area
Master’s degree in a field relevant to cybersecurity, information systems, computer science, engineering, or related discipline, or qualifying experience substitution
Demonstrated experience performing complex, mission-critical cybersecurity engineering tasks
Experience leading technical efforts
Experience supporting DoD or similar programs
Ability to work on-site at Wright Patterson AFB, Dayton, Ohio

Benefits

Comp & perks

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