Cyber Systems Engineer - Project Engineer/Splunk

Security Clearance: Active TS/SCI with CI Polygraph required

Position

The National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) is the U.S. Government agency in charge of designing, building, launching, and maintaining America's intelligence satellites. Develop. Acquire. Launch. Operate.

This particular contract effort provides Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) core and non-core support in the areas of Cyber Security and Management to improve the Information Assurance (IA) posture. The contracts Core Capabilities are: IA Management, Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA) coordination and reporting, Risk Management Framework (RMF) application, IA compliance measurements and metrics, Assessment and Authorization (A&A), Vulnerability Management, and Cyber Defense support.

Apogee's ideal Cyber candidate will be part of a fast-paced, high energy, team as an early adopter and leader. The Cyber Project Engineer provides support to the customer in the area of Cyber Security. If you love Cyber Security, then you'll love Apogee and this position!

What You'll Do

Work collaboratively with a small team of project manager's and developers to ensure successful implementation of Splunk

Collaborate with stakeholders and developers to ensure Splunk requirements are understood and being met

Work with customer to develop and implement data management and data quality policies and processes

Provide assessments to the customer on the cybersecurity contractor's program performance

Develop, maintain, and deliver acquisition artifacts to assist the customer in assessing contractor's performance

Assist in the development of execution reviews, acquisition roadmaps and transition plans

Develop briefings and artifacts for acquisition Readiness Reviews

Provide technical recaps of customer meetings with cyber security contractors

Work closely with the customer Lead and stakeholders to execute contracts

Provide technical input for the development of acquisition documentation for review and approval by the customer to include: Requests for Contract Action (RCA) packages, RFPs for Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs), and proposal analysis to support negotiation and award activities

Assist in the development, review, and update of acquisition documents to ensure guidance for acquisitions are adequate and current

Assesses contractor performance using evaluation criteria and technical performance measures

Participates in design reviews of components (hardware and software) to ensure applicability to the current system and traceability of requirements

Assist in the development of technical requirements

Produces high-quality papers, presentations, recommendations, and findings for senior US government intelligence and operations officials

Analyzes policies and procedures against Federal laws and regulations and provides recommendations for closing gaps

Develops strategies to comply with privacy and risk management requirements. Required

12 to 15 years with BS or 10 to 13 years with MS or 8 to 10 years with PhD.

Must possess and be able to maintain a TS/SCI with Poly

Able to support customer's core hours (0900-1500; Mon - Fri)

DoD 8570 certification in IAT or IAM

Proficiency in data modeling, database design

Knowledge of data integration, transformation, and migration tools and techniques

Familiarity with data quality, security, and governance principles and practices

Experience with data warehouse, data lake, or data mart architectures and technologies

Ability to use data analysis, reporting, and visualization tools and software

Understanding of DoD/IC data retention policies

Experience supporting project management and acquisitions

Experience with customer's Cybersecurity Processes and tools/capabilities to include Splunk

Experience in requirements analysis

Strong attention to detail

Ability to work in a team environment

Hands-on working knowledge of Excel and other database applications

Excellent oral and written communications skills

Ability to support Group Level GPOCs Desired Experience/Skills

Self-starter requiring limited direction and supervision

Bachelors of Science Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) or an advanced IA certification (i.e. CISSP or CASP)

Experience briefing senior customer personnel

Ability to organize and prioritize numerous customer requests in a fast pace deadline driven environment

Familiarity with the RMF process

Experience supporting IC or DoD in the Cyber Security Domain

Working knowledge of Microsoft tools; Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint What You'll Love About Apogee

Challenging work in support of US Intel Community - a Mission that Matters!

Access to our cool ApogeePlex facility

Support for new ideas & encouragement to take risks

Professional Development Assistance (PDA)

Wicked smart and collaborative coworkers

Regular interfacing with company leadership

401(k) with huge company match

Paid Time Off / Fixed & Floating Holidays

Medical, Dental, Vision

Health Savings Accounts / Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

Life Insurance, Disability (Short and Long Term), Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Apogee's Mission

Be the PROVIDER of choice for government & commercial organizations with an unwavering commitment to responsiveness, accuracy, integrity, collaboration, and innovation

Be the EMPLOYER of choice committed to an open & transparent corporate atmosphere and progressive culture that attracts and empowers world class professionals to explore cutting-edge technical solutions while fostering professional growth

Be the preferred SOURCE for cutting-edge Analytic Products, Systems & Software Engineering, Big Data Integration, IT and Business Services that directly contribute to customer success

Apogee Integration is an Equal Opportunity/AA Employer - M/F/Vets/Disabled