Systems Engineer (Cleared)

Blue-Sky-Innovative-Solutions; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Sky Innovative Solutions seeks an experienced enterprise systems engineer with COMSEC expertise to advise government and CSPs on secure circuit connections, authorizations, and tactical edge integration at Fort Meade.

The role requires TS/SCI clearance, DoD 8140 knowledge, and the ability to coordinate with DoD partners, perform COMSEC analysis per CNSSI 4009, and document integration approaches across classified environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 8+ years of enterprise systems engineering experience.
• Active TS/SCI clearance.
• Meets DoD 8140 requirements for Work Role 651 or 723.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert COMSEC analysis per CNSSI 4009.
• Coordinate with DoD partners on circuit connections and Provisional Authorizations.
• Support testing for tactical edge devices and infrastructure.
• Document integration approaches and maintain configuration/integration docs.
• Analyze system performance metrics and lead technical working groups.

Skills

COMSEC expertise

Systems engineering

Documentation

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree

Experience equivalent to 12 years

Job description

Overview

Bridge cloud and classified infrastructure for a federal enterprise cloud program. This role blends enterprise systems engineering with COMSEC subject matter expertise — advising the Government and the Cloud Service Providers on secure circuit connections, authorizations, and tactical edge integration.

How You'll Make an Impact

• Provide expert COMSEC analysis IAW CNSSI No. 4009 and brief CSP COMSEC account managers on NSA compliance and best practices.
• Coordinate with DoD Strategic Partners and CSPs on circuit connections at multiple classification levels and DoD Provisional Authorizations.
• Support system testing for tactical edge devices and associated infrastructure.
• Document integration approaches connecting cloud systems to existing DoD infrastructure; maintain configuration and integration documentation.
• Analyze system performance metrics and facilitate technical working groups on complex systems engineering challenges.

What You'll Need to Join the Team

• Bachelor's degree + 8 years of experience, OR 12 years total in enterprise systems engineering with infrastructure integration emphasis.
• Active TS/SCI clearance
• Meets DoD 8140 requirements for Work Role 651, Enterprise Architect (Intermediate); alternate Work Role 723, COMSEC Manager.

What Sets You Apart

• Prior COMSEC account manager/custodian experience or formal NSA COMSEC training.
• Experience with DISN circuit provisioning, cross-domain solutions, or classified transport engineering.
• Familiarity with GIAP/SGS, SNAP, and PPSM connection approval processes.

Certifications (examples of approved options)

DoD 8140 WRC 651 (Intermediate) examples: AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert, CompTIA Cloud+, ISC2 CGRC — per the current DoD 8140 Qualification Matrix.

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.