--- title: 'Cybersecurity Engineer at Apollo Information Systems' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/cybersecurity-engineer-apollo-information-systems-united-states-3854tt5t9apm' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-07' --- # Cybersecurity Engineer at Apollo Information Systems - **Company:** Apollo Information Systems - **Location:** United States - **Employment:** full-time - **Work type:** remote - **Posted:** 2026-09-01 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-07 - **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/apollo-information-systems/35d03ecb-143c-497f-aedf-985063cb30d7 ## Job description ## About Apollo Apollo Information Systems is a cybersecurity services company delivering comprehensive security and compliance programs to organizations that need measurable protection without the burden of building it alone. Backed by a Series A investment led by Syn Ventures, Apollo is pioneering a cybersecurity-as-a-service model that replaces fragmented tools and episodic engagements with unified, outcome-driven security programs. Through Apollo Aegis - a subscription-based cybersecurity and compliance platform - and a full portfolio of managed security, advisory, assessment, incident response, and offensive security services, Apollo helps organizations reduce risk, simplify operations, and maintain continuous compliance. Apollo's primary markets include state and local government, K-12 and higher education, and mid-market enterprises, with deep specialization in election security. Our Culture We are growing rapidly and have significant expansion plans and growth capital. We foster a collaborative environment where deep cybersecurity expertise meets business acumen, enabling our professionals to solve complex security challenges while building lasting client partnerships. We pride ourselves on our integrity and ethics. You’ll find smart, professional, mission-driven, hardworking, genuinely kind and good colleagues here. We primarily work remotely but have a hub in Denver. Position Overview: The Cybersecurity Engineer is a hands-on practitioner who implements, and manages security, networking, and cloud technologies for Apollo’s clients. The role blends product depth and fluency: designing solutions, deploying and configuring tooling, and operating those environments day to day. The ideal engineer can move fluidly between security platforms, network infrastructure, and cloud services. Key Responsibilities: - Participate in the assessment of client environments against established frameworks and standards including NIST CSF 2.0, CIS Controls, ISO 27001, CMMC, CJIS, HIPAA, and PCI DSS. - Design secure solutions across cybersecurity, networking, and cloud technologies, balancing client business needs with sound security architecture. - Perform configuration, installation, enablement, and maintenance of security products and services. - Research and implement solutions to technical problems, including design changes to client environments. - Maintain deployed security, network, and cloud environments to ensure continued operational performance. - Perform network administration tasks, including client trouble tickets and design changes. - Monitor security events and investigate suspicious activities. - Partner with SOC Analysts to develop and refine SIEM correlation rules and custom detection methods. - Leverage platforms and services to gather data, generate reports, and support clients and other departments with analysis. - Participate in the successful completion of small to medium-sized projects. - Prepare and document standard operating procedures and protocols for security operations. - Collaborate across teams and departments to address security concerns. ## Qualifications - Required - Experience in cybersecurity, network administration, or systems administration, with at least some of that time in a hands-on engineering capacity. - Demonstrated experience implementing, and managing security and/or network technologies in production - Experience with common security tools and technologies (e.g., firewalls, IPS/IDS, SIEM, EDR/MDR). - Scripting or automation experience (e.g., PowerShell, Bash, Python). - Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to manage multiple client priorities in a fast-paced managed services environment. - Clear written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to document designs and explain technical concepts to clients - Preferred - Experience in security engineering or architecture - Product expertise with network security providers such as Fortinet or Sophos (and exposure to Palo Alto, Cisco). - Proficiency with cloud platforms M365, Azure, GCP, or AWS, including cloud-native security services. - Identity and access management best-practice expertise. - Experience with one or more SIEM platforms (e.g., Stellar Cyber, Splunk, LogRhythm, Elastic, or Azure Sentinel). - Experience with vulnerability management and asset visibility tooling (e.g., Tenable, Sevco, or similar). - Familiarity with cloud identity and access management across platforms such as Microsoft Entra ID and Google Workspace, including SSO and MFA configuration. - Exposure to managed services or MSSP delivery models, including multi-tenant operations and client facing engagement. Expectations: - At 30 days: - Complete onboarding to Apollo's core tool stack, internal systems, and the Aegis platform - Shadow at least two active client environments to build context on Apollo's customer base, deployment patterns, and the practical realities of what you'll be supporting and building - Meet every member of the engineering and SOC teams; understand who owns what and how work flows between functions - Within 90 days: - Own at least one scoped technical workstream independently with minimal hand-holding - Demonstrate working knowledge of the threat landscape relevant to Apollo's SLED and SMB clients; be able to speak to common attack surfaces and how Aegis addresses them - Actively contribute to peer reviews, architecture discussions, or post-incident reviews - Identify one process, gap, or tooling opportunity worth improving and bring a recommendation to your manager - By 180 days: - Serve client-facing work without requiring senior oversight on standard complexity - Build and maintain relationships with at least two cross-functional peers (SOC, Sales Engineering, or PM) such that they proactively loop you in on relevant work - Deliver one meaningful improvement to an internal process, playbook, or technical standard that gets adopted by the team - Demonstrate fluency in Apollo's compliance and regulatory context (CMMC, NIST, relevant SLED requirements) at a level sufficient to support client conversations ## Why You'll Love Working Here - Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, the company covers 100% of employee premiums and 90% of dependent premiums on base plans - Unlimited PTO, 7 paid sick days, and 11 paid holidays - 401(k) with 4% company match after 90 days, immediately vested - Company‑paid life insurance at 1x annual salary - Company‑paid Short‑Term Disability (STD) and Long‑Term Disability (LTD) coverage - $125 monthly home‑office tech stipend for internet, equipment, and other technology needs - Amazing colleagues, a collaborative environment, and a supportive, growth‑focused culture Apollo-IS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. Apollo-IS provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act. Apollo Information Systems is CJIS (Criminal Justice Information Services) compliant and requires all employees to complete a background check and obtain CJIS certification. ## About Apollo Information Systems ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Apollo Information Systems delivers intelligence-led cybersecurity as a service, providing managed security, consulting, and incident response to government, education, and enterprise clients. - **Entity Type**: Private (Funding stage: Unattributed – II; total raised $5M) - **Headquarters**: Round Rock, Texas, United States (with offices in Dallas, TX and Denver, CO) - **Founded**: 2002 - **Founders**: Not publicly available ## Core Business - **Primary industry**: Cybersecurity (managed security services, consulting, compliance, threat detection and response) - **Target customers**: Government (federal, state & local, elections), education (K-12, higher ed), and enterprise organizations – B2B, B2G - **Mission or purpose statement**: “We defend the mission, so you can advance it” – delivering intelligence-led cybersecurity solutions that optimize protection and investment efficiency, enabling clients to pursue their core mission with confidence. ## Products & Services - **Apollo Complete**: Fully managed cybersecurity and compliance as a service, combining the Aegis platform (asset visibility, vulnerability prioritization, compliance monitoring, vCISO advisory) with Areas of Defense (24/7 threat detection and response across endpoints, cloud, and network, monitored by an onshore SOC). - **Aegis Platform**: Foundation for visibility, compliance, and program management; includes asset management, vulnerability prioritization, continuous compliance monitoring, and embedded vCISO advisory. - **Areas of Defense**: Managed detection and response (MDR/XDR), incident response, digital forensics, threat intelligence, and security monitoring. - **Strategic Security Consulting & Fractional Leadership**: vCISO services, executive security advisory, risk analysis, compliance roadmapping, security program development, tabletop exercises, and security capability development. - **Security Implementation & Program Development**: Security architecture, framework/control deployment, policy and procedure development, technology implementation/integration, SIEM deployment, and remediation. - **Assess & Advise**: Assessments, penetration testing, security architecture reviews, and intelligence-informed testing. - **Election Security**: Specialized services for state and local government to protect election systems and critical services. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed - **Key Metric**: Total funding – $5M (last raise $2.5M, ~1 year ago as of search date) - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Not publicly listed; partners with technology vendors and government agencies (details not fully disclosed) - **Growth Signals**: Careers page states “expanding fast”; actively hiring for remote roles (Head of Product and Engineering, Technical Account Manager, etc.); offers Skillbridge internships for transitioning military personnel; over two decades in operation with a “legacy of creating urgent and active resilience”. ## Competitive Advantages - **Intelligence-led approach**: Combines human threat intelligence with managed security operations, emphasizing real risk reduction over alert volume. - **Full-spectrum cybersecurity as a service**: From strategic consulting to fully managed operations, supporting organizations at any maturity level. - **Government & election security expertise**: Deep specialization in securing critical infrastructure, elections, and educational institutions. - **Onshore SOC**: 24/7 threat detection and response from US-based security operations center. - **Flexible engagement models**: A-la-carte or integrated Apollo Complete, allowing clients to choose level of involvement. ## Strategic Focus - **Expanding managed services (Apollo Complete)**: Driving adoption of the fully managed offering to reduce client burden. - **Deepening government partnerships**: Particularly in election security and state/local government. - **Scaling headcount**: Recruiting cybersecurity professionals, especially those with military/veteran backgrounds, to meet growing client demand. - **Continuous innovation**: Developing proprietary methodologies and leveraging the Aegis platform for automation and compliance. ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: Emphasizes “client outcomes first”, business-first approach, and direct access to leadership. Veterans are actively recruited through the Skillbridge program. - **Remote/Hybrid**: Multiple open positions are remote (US) or hybrid (Denver, CO). The careers page lists roles as “Remote, US” or “Hybrid” based on office location. - **Notable perks**: Strong compensation, fantastic benefits, real growth opportunities, and the chance to work on meaningful cybersecurity challenges. Small, agile teams with direct impact. - **Engineering culture**: Focus on intelligence-led security, independent thinking, and continuous learning. Teams include veterans and experienced cyber professionals. ## Sources 1. [apollo-is.com](https://www.apollo-is.com/) 2. [apollo-is.com/about](https://www.apollo-is.com/about) 3. [apollo-is.com/careers](https://www.apollo-is.com/careers) 4. [cbinsights.com](https://www.cbinsights.com/company/apollo-information-systems) 5. 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