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Principal Cyber Systems Engineer 2/3

Apex Systems
Newport, RI Full Time
POSTED ON 3/20/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/20/2025

Job Details

Job#: 2067697

Job Description:

Cyber Security Engineer

Our DoD client is seeking a Cyber Security Engineer to join our Submarine Trainer Development Team supporting the Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) in Newport, RI. You will work with a team of systems/software engineers and government cyber security teams to support the Risk Management Framework (RMF) process for large-scale System of Systems high-fidelity simulation, training, and analysis products for the US Navy.

This position requires ship, a DoD Secret Security clearance, and is full-time onsite.

If interested in applying, please send a copy of your updated resume and active IT certifications to Melissa at

Location: 100% on-site in Newport, RI

Schedule: M-F, Core Business Hours

Contract: Slated to go through the end of September 2025, potential to convert to perm

You will coordinate, develop, and ensure artifacts for the RMF process are complete as we work towards cyber security accreditation and Authority to Operate (ATO) of Naval Training Systems. This includes software control lists, ATO boundary diagrams, System Security Plan (SSP), Risk Assessment (RA), Interconnection Systems Agreements / Memoranda of Understanding / Memoranda of Agreement (ISA/MOU/MOA), Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M or POAM), and Risk Assessment Report (RAR). You will work with government program leadership and cyber security team to schedule and support cyber scanning activities of all trainer baselines and application of all Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs).

Job Responsibilities:

The responsibilities for this position are to generate ATO package documentation for submarine training systems, support cyber security scans, review vulnerability documentation, and communicate findings to the engineering team. Qualified applicants will perform the following tasks:
  • Develop and maintain all required cyber security artifacts.
  • Perform cyber security scans and apply STIGs.
  • Work with system engineers and developers to assess cyber impacts on trainer system configurations and software.
  • Work with system engineers to develop cyber mitigation plans when necessary.
  • Work with system engineers to propose improvements to system cyber security posture.
  • Coordinate trainers team response to independent RMF team data-calls


Basic Qualifications:

To be considered for Level 3:
  • Bachelor's degree in cyber security, Computer Science/Engineering or other related field and 5 years experience, Master's Degree with 3 years of experience bachelors or 9 years in lieu of degree
  • Knowledge of DoD Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs)
  • Experience with Risk Management Framework (RMF) and Authority to Operate (ATO) process
  • Experience in developing cybersecurity documentation including Plan of Actions & Milestones (POAM)
  • Active, DoD-issued Secret Security Clearance

To be considered for Level 2:
  • Bachelor's degree in cyber security, Computer Science/Engineering or other related field and 2 years experience, 6 years relevant experience in lieu of degree
  • Knowledge of DoD Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs)
  • Active, DoD-issued Secret Security Clearance


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Prior experience building ATO packages
  • Active Security Clearance
  • Current IAT Level I Certifications
    • Network
    • Security
    • Linux
  • Experience with Linux operating system
  • Experience with virtualization technologies (e.g., Red Hat KVM, VMware, libvirt/virsh)
  • Experience with Cisco switch/router configuration development and deployment
  • Networking knowledge (OSI Network Layers, TCP/IP, DHCP)
  • Configuration management experience with both centralized and distributed version control systems (e.g., SVN and Git)


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Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6 months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.
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