Cybersecurity Engineer-DARPA, TS/SCI

Blue Sky Innovators; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision benefits

401k contribution

Job summary

Blue Sky Innovators is seeking a highly qualified cybersecurity professional with a TS/SCI clearance and DoD R&D experience. The role emphasizes policy implementation, risk assessment, and independent decision-making in a complex defense context.

Candidates should hold a DoD 8570.1M IAM/IAT/IASAE Level I certification and a strong background in cybersecurity architecture and mission integration. Compensation ranges from $150,000 to $250,000 per year with standard benefits.

Qualifications

• Three years of cybersecurity policy implementation and compliance experience including A&A requirements.
• Must hold TS/SCI clearance.
• Experience planning, implementing, upgrading and monitoring cybersecurity measures to improve defense.
• Minimum three years supporting DoD research and development programs.
• Ability to independently decide on R&D engineering problems and coordinate work.
• experience in DARPA-like environments highly desirable.

Skills

TS/SCI Clearance

Policy compliance

Risk assessment

R&D experience DoD

Independent decision making

DARPA experience desirable

Research leadership

Mission integration

Education

Bachelor's degree (Master’s Preferred) in Cybersecurity/Engineering/Mathematics

IAM/IAT/IASAE Level I (DoD 8570.1M)

Job description

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree (Master’s Preferred) in Cybersecurity, Computer, Electrical, or Electronics Engineering, or Mathematics with a concentration in computer science or equivalent;
• Individual shall be certified as Information Assurance Management (IAM) or Information Assurance Technical (IAT) or Information Assurance System Architect and Engineer (IASAE) Level I (position-based) per DoD 8570.1M.

Experience:

• Three (3) years of notable experience preparing, implementing, and ensuring compliance with cybersecurity policy, to include Assessment and Authorization requirements.
• TS/SCI Clearance
• Experience may include plan, implement, upgrade, and/or monitor cybersecurity measures to improve cyber defense and maintain a cyber-resilient network; assess cybersecurity vulnerabilities for risks and propose and implement remediation actions or risk mitigation strategies; ensure appropriate security controls are in place that will safeguard digital files and electronic infrastructure; and respond to computer security breaches to re-establish protections and make required reports.
• At least three (3) years, the individual supported research and development (R&D) Department of Defense (DoD) programs.
• Demonstrated skill in conceiving, planning and conducting research in problem areas of considerable scope and complexity requiring unconventional or novel approaches and sophisticated research techniques.
• Demonstrated ability of make decisions independently on research and development (R&D) engineering problems and methods, and of resolve important questions and of plan and coordinate work.
• Demonstrated experience in the use of advanced techniques, theories, precepts, and practices for each lead of the four functional areas (Intelligence and Mission Capabilities, Architecture, Applications, and Mission Integration). Each functional area lead shall have at least three (3) years extensive experience, background and knowledge of the corresponding functional area.
• At least three (3) years of experience working in DARPA or similar organization is highly desirable.

Salary range for the position is $150,000 - $250,000 per year. Specific compensation will be determined by several factors including experience, education, skills, and knowledge.

• medical/dental/vision benefits
• 401k contribution

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