Cybersecurity Engineer – DoD R&D, 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

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.