Overview:
Apogee has an opportunity for a C2 Ops/Cyber Security SME specializing in Command & Control (C2) Operations and Cyber Security to provide contractor site reachback support for the M-Code Aviation Receivers Joint Program Office (MAR JPO). This position supports EZA (Assured PNT) and AF Cyber Resiliency Office for Weapon Systems (CROWS) with expert-level analysis, planning, and development of cyber resiliency solutions.
This is a full-time remote position with occasional travel to government sites.
Responsibilities:
EZA/CROWS Strategic Support:
- Identify disconnects in USAF Assured PNT planning, implementation, and execution
- Provide recommendations for establishing future courses of action for resiliency strategy
- Support the development and implementation of a common construct across Multi-GNSS modernization
- Conduct analysis and integration across AFLCMC portfolios
Threat Analysis & Research:
- Research current and evolving threat capabilities that could degrade or deny PNT
- Conduct data gathering and fact-finding on DoD, USAF, and AFLCMC directives
- Evaluate threat impacts on GPS and navigation systems
- Support the development of countermeasure strategies
Roadmap Development:
- Develop integrated roadmaps addressing Assured PNT capabilities
- Address the interaction and interdependence of CNS/ATM, M-Code, ADS-B Out, tactical data links, and IFF
- Review and participate in Assured PNT roadmap development
- Support systems engineering activities for PNT/NAVWAR tasks
Open System Architecture:
- Generate Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) standards for M-Code modernization
- Support the development of open architecture frameworks
- Recommend implementation approaches for SOSA, FACE, OMS, and other standards
- Evaluate open architecture compliance and effectiveness
Cyber Resiliency Development:
- Participate in the development of material and non-material solutions for cyber resiliency gaps
- Support tactical data link systems' cyber resiliency efforts
- Evaluate cyber vulnerabilities and develop mitigation approaches
- Support testing and evaluation of cybersecurity solutions
Documentation & Analysis:
- Generate point papers and briefings on fact-finding assessment results
- Develop strategic roadmap documentation
- Identify follow-on task recommendations
- Support GPS-based navigation databases and data chain processes review
Qualifications:
Minimum Experience:
Citizenship: Must be a US citizen
Clearance: Must have and be able to maintain a TS/SCI level clearance
Education: Bachelor's Degree in Cybersecurity, Engineering, or related field
Years of Experience: 25 years of experience in C2 operations and cybersecurity
Additional experience:
- Recognized expert in Assured PNT and cyber resiliency
- Deep knowledge of DoD C2 systems and cybersecurity frameworks
- Experience with navigation warfare and GPS security
- Knowledge of MOSA, SOSA, FACE, OMS standards
- Understanding of tactical data links and avionics integration
- Experience with ADS-B, M-Code, and CNS/ATM systems
- Strong strategic planning and analysis capabilities
- Excellent technical writing and presentation skills
Preferred Experience:
Education: Master's Degree in Cybersecurity, Engineering, or related field
Years of Experience: 20 years of experience in C2 operations and cybersecurity
Additional Information:
Location: Contractor Site (National - Remote)
Remote: This is a full-time remote position
Travel: Travel up to 30% may be required, per the customer's discretion