Cybersecurity Technical SETA, TS/SCI

Blue Sky Innovators; Arlington (TX); 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 seeks a qualified professional to support DoD research programs, focusing on technology management, engagement with research performers, review of deliverables, and leading regular technical calls.

The ideal candidate has deep cyber tech background, DoD experience, a Top Secret/SCI-eligible clearance, and can work 100% on-site in a SCIF in Arlington, VA with occasional travel (10–20%).

Qualifications

• Must have a technical background related to cyber technologies, hardware, and/or software (able to go deep in at least one cyber area or domain).
• Technology and technical approach related experience with military cyber operations, tools, and integration with transition platforms for operational use.
• Experience with DoD security guidance, policy, and program execution for test events, research, and technology transition.

Responsibilities

• Support DoD research programs in terms of technology management, engagement with research performers, deliverable review, and leading regular calls or meetings with research performers on a technical basis.
• Engage directly with DoD transition partners and related stakeholders to advance program objectives.
• Communicate findings and progress within a SETA-like framework to keep programs progressing in a DoD/SCIF context.

Skills

Cyber technologies depth

Military cyber operations experience

DoD security guidance knowledge

Tools

Transition platforms integration

Job description

Support DoD research programs in terms of technology management, engagement with research performers, deliverable review, and leading regular calls or meetings with research performers on a technical basis.

Required Background and Skills:

• Must have a technical background of some depth related to cyber technologies, hardware, and/or software (able to go deep at least in one cyber area or domain)
• Technology and technical approach related experience with military cyber operations,tools, and integration with transition platforms for operational use
• Experience with supporting DoD research programs in terms of technology management, engagement with research performers, deliverable review, and leading regular calls or meetings with research performers on a technical basis
• Experience involving direct engagement with government transition partners (within the Department of Defense and Intelligence Community) and related stakeholders
• Demonstrated understanding of DoD security guidance, policy, and program execution with respect to test events, conducting research, and technology transition
• Ability to perform high priority and time-sensitive tasks in parallel
• Extreme attention to detail and organizational approach and abilities
• Deeply embraces and understands the “SETA mentality” of keeping programs progressing, working within an agency like DARPA, and communicating among research teams and transition partners
• Top Secret Security Clearance/SCI Eligible
• Ability to work 100% on-site full time in a SCIF environment in Arlington, VA (no regular telework or remote work)
• Travel may be required up to 10-20% of the time

Desired Background and Skills:

• Hands-on tactical experience with analytical products and tools for cyber operations
• Experience with
  • Advanced cybersecurity technologies transitioning and entering rapid acquisition from theDepartment of Defense research community
  • –and/or— Testing and evaluation of Department of Defense or Intelligence Community applied research and advanced technology development of cybersecurity technologies and/or prototypes in an operationally relevant environment
  • –and/or— Gathering and interpreting information from sensitive platforms for intelligence collection, risk assessment, and reporting
• 5+ years of experience in the above realms

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. We also offer medical/dental/vision benefits and 401k contribution.

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