Cybersecurity SME (Cleared) with Security Clearance

Blue Sky Innovative Solutions; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Sky Innovative Solutions seeks a senior cybersecurity leader to advise government leadership on enterprise security Architecture, incident response, and threat intelligence for a major DoD cloud program.

You will collaborate with USCYBERCOM, DoD Cyber Defense Command, and the Intelligence Community, mentoring architects and guiding security governance across the enterprise.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in cybersecurity or related field required.
• 16 years total in cybersecurity management, policy, and compliance experience accepted as alternative to degree.
• Active TS/SCI clearance required.
• Meets DoD 8140 requirements for Work Role 722 (Advanced) or Work Role 612.

Responsibilities

• Deliver senior-level analysis and advice on enterprise security architecture to Government leadership.
• Advise and brief US government leadership on security posture, incidents, and threat intelligence.
• Mentor security architects and lead knowledge-transfer initiatives on enterprise security design.
• Coordinate with USCYBERCOM, DCDC, CSSP, and C2 leadership to align security strategies.
• Evaluate security testing methodologies and tabletop exercise frameworks against DoD requirements.

Skills

Cybersecurity leadership

Security architecture

Incident response

Threat intelligence

DoD compliance

Executive briefing

Education

Master's degree in cybersecurity or related field

16 years total in cybersecurity management, policy, and compliance

Job description

Overview

Be the senior cybersecurity voice on a major DoD enterprise cloud program. In this role, you will advise Government leadership on enterprise security architecture, incident response, and threat intelligence - working directly with USCYBERCOM, DoD Cyber Defense Command, and the Intelligence Community.

How You'll Make an Impact

• Deliver senior-level analysis of critical security events with enterprise implications to Government leadership.
• Evaluate security testing methodologies, tabletop exercise frameworks, and CSP security postures against DoD strategic requirements.
• Support integration of threat intelligence into enterprise security architecture and governance models.
• Facilitate strategic relationships with USCYBERCOM, DCDC, CSSP, and C2 leadership.
• Mentor security architects and lead knowledge-transfer initiatives on enterprise security design.

What You'll Need to Join the Team

• Master's degree + 10 years of experience, OR 16 years total in cybersecurity management, policy, and compliance.
• Active TS/SCI clearance
• Meets DoD 8140 requirements for Work Role 722, Information Systems Security Manager (Advanced); alternate Work Role 612, Security Control Assessor.

What Sets You Apart

• Prior engagement with USCYBERCOM, CSSP, or IC security governance bodies.
• Experience securing commercial cloud at IL5/IL6, including zero trust and trusted system architectures.
• Executive-level briefing and incident communication experience during significant cyber events.

Certifications (examples of approved options)

DoD 8140 WRC 722 (Advanced) examples: CISSP, CISM, GIAC GSLC, CISSP-ISSMP.

About Blue Sky

Blue Sky Innovative Solutions (Blue Sky) assists its federal, state and local, and commercial clients with solving their toughest challenges in the areas of IT Infrastructure Support and Engineering; Application Development and Maintenance; Program and Project Management; and Management Consulting. Find out more about Blue Sky at www.bsis-llc.com. Blue Sky is an equal opportunity employer and recruits mission-oriented, proactive, skilled candidates from across the United States. As an SBA certified HUBZone small business, Blue Sky has a special interest in recruiting and hiring personnel who reside in HUBZones. To determine whether you reside in a HUBZone, visit http://map.sba.gov/hubzone/maps/ . All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.