Find Jobs
Find Jobs Near You – Available Work in Your Location
Cyber Security Engineer Senior
Career Insights for Cyber Security Engineer
See where this job fits in the broader career landscape. Knowing your career path helps you see what's possible from here.
Scorecard
Based on Maryland data
Review key factors to help you decide if this role fits your goals. How is this calculated?
What they do
A Cyber Security Engineer designs systems that protect the security of large databases, including databases with customer information and patient files. Examines client computer systems, identifies weak points in security, develops and implements new systems, monitors and responds to security issues.
$118,693 / year median in Maryland
+0% projected growth
Job Description
Cyber Security Engineer Senior Apogee Engineering United States, Maryland, Patuxent River 22268 Cedar Point Road (Show on map) Sep 14, 2026 Cyber Security Engineer Senior
Location US-MD-Patuxent River
ID 2026-2099
Category Cybersecurity Position Type Regular Full-Time Remote No Overview Apogee is seeking a Cyber Security Engineer to support the
V-22 JPO
by engineering, implementing, and sustaining cybersecurity capabilities across program systems and mission environments. This role partners with government and industry stakeholders to ensure systems meet DoD cybersecurity requirements, achieve/maintain Authorization to Operate (ATO), and support secure operations throughout the system lifecycle. Responsibilities Provide expert-level cybersecurity engineering support for DoD acquisition platforms, sensors, weapon systems, and systems of systems, applying RMF, Systems Security Engineering, network engineering, cyber-resiliency, and technical-interface principles throughout the acquisition lifecycle.
Develop and maintain RMF assessment and authorization documentation, including IATT, ATC, and ATO packages; translate
NIST SP 800-53
requirements into tailored security controls; and implement system-specific cybersecurity and continuous-monitoring processes.
Identify and assess cyber threats, vulnerabilities, attack scenarios, supply-chain risks, and residual risk; recommend mitigations to senior DoD and Air Force leadership; and evaluate proposed designs and vendor solutions for compliance with cybersecurity and program-protection requirements.
Document system and network architectures; analyze interoperability requirements and Interface Control Documents; incorporate cybersecurity requirements into SOWs, CDRLs, SRDs, Program Protection Plans, and anti-tamper plans; and support technical reviews, working groups, and IPTs.
Qualifications Minimum Experience:
Citizenship:
Must be a US citizen
Clearance:
Active Secret Clearance
Certifications:
Information Assurance Technical level 2 (level 3 within a year of start date)
DoD 8140
Education:
Bachelor's in a related field plus 12 years of relevant experience, including 5 years in the DoD.
Years of Experience:
12 years
Preferred Qualifications:
Education:
Master's or PhD in a related field plus 10 years of relevant experience, including 5 years in the DoD.
Years of Experience:
Additional Requirements:
Possess applicable DoD 8140 qualifications and current Tier 5 special-sensitive eligibility upon task-order start. Obtain and maintain IAT Level III or IAM Level III certification within one year. Additional Information
Location:
Patuexent, MD
On-site
Travel:
10%