ASSETS -Cyber Security Specialist

Apogee is seeking a Cybersecurity Specialist located in Omaha, NE in support of the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) Combatant Command, Command and Control (C2) Division (HBC).

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:

• Provides analytical and technical security recommendations to other team members, oversight boards, and clients
• Identifies requirements, based upon need or as the result of a security issue that puts organizations systems at risk
• Meets with clients and management to help specify and negotiate application security requirements, reviews current policies and procedures for applicability, and system OS security patch levels, and ensures safe transition of applications to production
• Develop, debug, test and support the certification process
• Create, maintain, and document security baselines
• Evaluate and recommend secure remote configurations
• Active member in technical work groups to recommend effective security configurations and architecture
• Liaison to the Enterprise Architect, WAN, LAN, and Enterprise Management Teams to effectively communicate and architect security solutions
• Develops documentation to support ongoing security systems operations, maintenance and specific problem resolution
• Works with and coordinates appropriate IT staff to implement solutions which will meet or exceed customer expectations
• Provide risk analysis for vulnerabilities, incidents and change requests
• Functions as technical lead during a security incident response

What you will need to have:

• Security Clearance Required: TS/SCI
• One of the following education/experience combinations:
  • BA/BS and a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience (4+ years preferred), OR
  • Minimum of 8 years of directly related experience with proper certifications in lieu of degree
• Strong knowledge and experience applying DoDD 8500.1 Information Assurance, DoDD 8520.1 Protection of SCI, DoDI 8510.01 Risk Management Framework (RMF) for DoD Information Technology, DoD 8570.01M Information Assurance Workforce Improvement Program, and DoDI 8580.1 Information Assurance in the Defense Acquisition Process used for the analysis of user, policy, regulatory, and resource demands
• Knowledge and experience with NIST 800-53, and DoD Risk Management Framework tools (eMASS/Xacta), preferred
• Knowledge of database practices, and USSTRATCOM database organization, operations and objectives
• Hold an 8570 Information Assurance Management (IAM) certification or DODD 8140 Information Assurance Security Engineer certification,(preferred)

Benefits:

• Apogee offers two medical plans, a high deductible health plan with a 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.
• This position is eligible for a discretionary annual bonus.