Full-Time

Cybersecurity Specialist

Updated on 8/1/2026

Deadline 7/14/27
Apogee Engineering

Apogee Engineering

501-1,000 employees

Provides engineering solutions with client-focused service

No salary listed

No H1B Sponsorship

Tampa, FL, USA

In Person

On-site at MacDill Air Force Base; travel is approximately 25%.

US Citizenship, US Top Secret Clearance Required

Category
IT & Security (1)
Required Skills
Microsoft Windows
Cybersecurity
Linux/Unix

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Requirements
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen.
  • Must possess and maintain Top Secret with Sensitive Compartmented Information eligibility.
  • Must hold Security+ CE or another Department of Defense 8140 Information Assurance Manager Level I or higher certification.
  • A degree in Information Technology, Information Systems, Computer Networking, Network Administration, or Computer Programming from an accredited college or university is preferred but not required.
  • Must have a minimum of five years of overall related Information Assurance experience, including a combination of two years of experience with the Risk Management Framework, Defense Information Assurance Certification and Accreditation Process, and Department of Defense Information Assurance policies and procedures.
  • Must have knowledge of XACTA and eMASS.
  • Must have knowledge of the Risk Management Framework in accordance with Department of Defense processes, policies, and directives.
Responsibilities
  • Interface with USSOCOM J62 for the latest Information Assurance policy and guidance.
  • Perform vulnerability scans and assessments.
  • Remediate system vulnerabilities in accordance with Security Technical Implementation Guides and Department of Defense policies.
  • Generate Department of Defense Information Assurance Certification and Accreditation Process and Risk Management Framework packages, and collaborate with staff agencies to obtain required authorizations.
  • Collaborate with and provide Information Assurance technical direction to the existing engineering team and non-engineer personnel.
  • Collaborate with senior PEO personnel and other engineering and technical support personnel on research and assessment of emerging technologies, system integration, testing and evaluation, and system architecture design to facilitate PEO fielding of material solutions that meet mission requirements.
  • Consult with senior management and customers concerning Information Assurance project matters.
  • Work with XACTA, eMASS, and other cyber tools as required to maintain Information Assurance packages.
  • Work with Windows operating systems and servers, Linux operating systems and servers, and other operating and processing systems as required.
  • Apply Risk Management Framework knowledge in accordance with Department of Defense processes, policies, and directives.

Apogee Engineering provides engineering consulting services, focusing on delivering practical, tailored engineering solutions for clients across various venues and projects. They work by collaborating with clients to understand needs, then designing, developing, and deploying the right engineering approach at the right time, with emphasis on integrity and excellence. The company differentiates itself through a client-first mindset, a small-business, family-like culture, and a commitment to mentoring and professional client support, ensuring reliability and long-term success for clients. The goal is to help clients succeed by providing dependable, effective engineering solutions and trusted partnerships.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Colorado

Founded

2004

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What believers are saying

  • The $103.6 million PNT contract expands Apogee’s DoD relevance over five years.
  • Seaport-E provides recurring access to Navy and broader defense task-order opportunities.
  • Leadership additions in growth, finance, project control, and operations support scaling execution.

What critics are saying

  • Federal award timing and protests can delay revenue, especially on PNT task orders.
  • Heavy dependence on U.S. government customers leaves Apogee exposed to budget shifts.
  • Private-equity ownership can pressure strategy, leverage, and exit timing before programs mature.

What makes Apogee Engineering unique

  • Apogee is a Colorado Springs-based small-business prime on Navy Seaport-E and DoD programs.
  • Its portfolio spans PNT, digital transformation, science and technology, adaptive acquisition, and mission operations.
  • Bernhard Capital Partners backs Apogee within a broader government-services platform.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

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Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

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1 year growth

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2 year growth

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May 22nd, 2025
Apogee Hires Global Dod Growth Expert Pete Brady As Vice President Of Growth

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., May 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Apogee, a leading provider of defense and security solutions, announced the appointment of Pete Brady as Vice President (VP) of Growth. A distinguished global growth strategist and retired U.S. Army Officer, Brady brings more than 35 years of combined military and industry experience within the Department of Defense (DoD)

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Dec 13th, 2024
Joanne Spring Promoted To Vice President Of Finance And Accounting At Apogee

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., Dec. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Apogee announced the promotion of Joanne Spring to Vice President of Finance and Accounting. Spring brings more than 20 years of experience in corporate finance and leadership and has played a vital role in shaping Apogee's financial strategy since joining the company in 2018

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Dec 12th, 2024
Stacey Bekker Named Director Of Project Control At Apogee

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., Dec. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Apogee is proud to announce the promotion of Stacey Bekker to Director of Project Control, effective December 2024. A Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with over a decade of expertise in federal contract accounting and auditing, Bekker brings a proven track record of driving financial performance and operational success to her new role

PR Newswire
Dec 3rd, 2024
Apogee Shifts David Hutchison To Chief Growth Officer Of Tech7 In Market-Differentiating Move Under The Sba Mentor-Protégé Program

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., Dec. 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Apogee is pleased to announce the appointment of David Hutchison as the new Chief Growth Officer (CGO) of The Tech7 Company.  Since 2022, Apogee (mentor) and Tech7 (protégé) have been partnered under the Small Business Administration (SBA) Mentor-Protégé Program (MPP). During his tenure, Apogee successfully transitioned through the small business growth gates to become a premier services and solutions provider to the federal government. In this new role, Hutchison will leverage his experience at Apogee to drive Tech7 to new heights

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Collaborative Agile Solutions (Cas) Provides Enterprise Agile Strategist Support To Isr/Sof Directorate

DAYTON, Ohio /Massachusetts Newswire – National News/ — Collaborative Agile Solutions LLC (CAS) has teamed with Apogee to provide the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance and Special Operations Forces (ISR/SOF) Directorate with Enterprise Agile Strategist Support. Working closely with Senior Leadership, CAS will lead the implementation of innovative efforts, aimed at improving current programmatic operations and achieving the organization’s vision for Digital Material Management (DMM).Through the formation of innovative IT strategies and process improvement roadmaps, CAS will enable the execution of a tailored strategy aimed at shaping and advocating the organization’s DMM vision, communicating its intent and demonstrating its value across the Directorate.About Collaborative Agile Solutions LLC (CAS):CAS is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) uniquely crafted to provide operational insight into the application of Agile Project Management principles in a Department of Defense (DoD) program office. Through Agile training, coaching, and mentoring services, CAS works alongside product teams through the Agile transformation, tailoring training curriculum and services around specific organizational structures, projects, stakeholders, and challenges.About Apogee:Headquartered in Colorado Springs, CO with regional offices nationwide, Apogee is a nimble and mission-driven organization committed to delivering proven U.S. defense and national security solutions. Apogee offers multi-domain expertise in digital transformation, science & technology, adaptive acquisition, and mission operations. Apogee is a government services platform company within Bernhard Capital Partners