APOGEE RESEARCH LLC

APOGEE RESEARCH LLC is a company in the Defense and Space Manufacturing industry, focused on bringing cutting-edge research into practice for the DoD community. The company, founded in 2012, brings together cross-discipline teams to solve complex problems. APOGEE RESEARCH LLC currently has three open positions. These roles are for full-time, in-person positions in Arlington, Virginia. **Senior/Lead System Administrator:** The Senior/Lead System Administrator will provide operational and technical support for enterprise and standalone information systems. This role involves maintaining the availability, integrity, and security of Windows, Red Hat, and virtualized environments, following DoD regulations and NIST standards (SP 800-171, SP 800-53, SP 800-30). Key responsibilities include system configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting; implementing security controls; and supporting compliance efforts. A Bachelor's Degree and 4+ years as a System Administrator or IT specialist is required. This position requires a TS security clearance (with SCI and SAP eligibility). **Contract Program Security Officer (CPSO):** The CPSO will work in executive-level DoD multi-level security environments, reporting to the Director of Security. Responsibilities include managing Special Access Programs (SAPs) and overseeing various security functions. Key duties involve Program Protection (P2) Plans, Transport Plans, and Test Plans; as well as general security like personnel, physical, document control, visitor, automated information security (AIS), and employee security training. This role requires a final TOP SECRET security clearance and a Bachelor’s Degree plus 4+ years of related experience as an FSO or security specialist. **Senior Systems Administrator (Top Secret):** The Senior Systems Administrator will provide operational and technical support for enterprise and standalone information systems. This role involves maintaining the availability, integrity, and security of Windows, Red Hat, and virtualized environments in compliance with Department of Defense (DoD) regulations and NIST standards (SP 800-53). Responsibilities include configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting systems, implementing security controls, and supporting compliance efforts. A Bachelor's Degree and 4+ years as a Systems Administrator or IT specialist are required. This position requires a TOP SECRET security clearance. Based on the job listings, APOGEE RESEARCH LLC utilizes a variety of technologies. These include: * **System Administration:** Windows Server, Linux Administration * **Networking:** TCP/IP, DNS, FTP, SSH, SCP, SSL, HTTP/HTTPS * **Security:** Security Controls, Security Briefings, Program Protection Plans, Compliance, Incident Management, Cyber Awareness Training, Configuration Management, Vulnerability Scanning * **Other:** Troubleshooting, Automation, Scripting, User Management, Performance Optimization, and Documentation All three positions are on-site. The Senior/Lead System Administrator and Senior Systems Administrator positions are located in Arlington, Virginia. The Contract Program Security Officer (CPSO) position is also located in Arlington, Virginia. Here are some frequently asked questions about working at APOGEE RESEARCH LLC and applying for the listed positions: 1. **What type of security clearance is required for the Senior/Lead System Administrator position?** The Senior/Lead System Administrator position requires a TS security clearance (with SCI and SAP eligibility). 2. **What are the key responsibilities of the Contract Program Security Officer (CPSO)?** The CPSO will manage Special Access Program (SAP) operations, create and maintain Program Protection (P2) Plans, brief Security Classification Guides (SCGs), conduct security briefings, conduct self-inspections, and manage classified information. 3. **Are the positions remote?** No, all positions are in-person. 4. **What are the educational requirements for the Senior Systems Administrator position?** A Bachelor's Degree and 4+ years as a Systems Administrator or IT specialist is required. 5. **Does APOGEE RESEARCH LLC offer benefits?** Yes, Apogee Research offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, FSAs, paid vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays.