Variable Trust Endpoints Tech SETA-DARPA, TS/SCI

Blue Sky Innovators; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Sky Innovators seeks an experienced Technical SETA in Arlington, VA to support DARPA's classified network initiatives. Candidates should possess extensive expertise in cybersecurity and network development, along with a TS/SCI clearance.

This role involves providing technical guidance, coordinating project activities, and evaluating technologies to enhance network resilience against cyber threats. The preferred candidate will have at least 8 years of relevant experience and a bachelor’s degree in a related field.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant experience in cybersecurity, network development, and enterprise systems.
• TS/SCI Clearance required.
• Experience with decentralized software services and endpoint security.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate technical project activities and ensure best practices are followed.
• Prepare and deliver technical reports and presentations.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and contribute to resilient networks.

Skills

Cybersecurity expertise

Network development

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Private key encryption

Access control mechanisms

System Certification and Accreditation

Job description

Variable Trust Endpoints Tech SETA-DARPA, TS/SCI

Arlington, VA

Seeking experienced Technical SETA candidates to provide on-site support to the DARPA portfolio in the area of next-generation classified network development for enterprise-scale computing and operational functions.

Successful candidates will provide expert technical advice and guidance to the government on all aspects of enhancing resilience and survivability against sophisticated cyber and physical threats.

The candidate will support development of secure, variable‑trust endpoints using a wide variety of risk‑informed inputs and security mechanisms, implemented on computing platforms of many form factors that enable general purpose clients connected to decentralized services across a wide variety of transport types and levels of service.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate meetings, assess performer technical progress, project performer outcomes, and ensure project management best practices are followed by performers.
• Prepare and deliver technical reports, briefings, and presentations to government officials and technical stakeholders.
• Evaluate emerging technologies, monitor development of novel solutions, and contribute to the development of resilient classified networks, services, endpoints, and architectures.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).
• TS/SCI Clearance.
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in cybersecurity, network development, network security, and/or enterprise systems.
• Substantial experience with decentralized software services across a wide variety of transport types and levels of service.
• Substantial experience with private key encryption, authentication mechanisms, access control mechanisms, and endpoint security.
• Experience with a wide variety of platform hardware and form factors (COTS, Workstations, Servers, fixed, mobile, etc.).
• Familiarity with variable‑trust/variable‑security systems and services, concepts of Zero Trust, and continuous integrity.
• Experience with general purpose enterprise services.
• Familiarity with System Certification and Accreditation.
• Ability to work with little oversight to achieve team goals.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively convey complex technical information to both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• A high degree of initiative, excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and reliability.
• Familiarity with general systems engineering principles for management of complex systems development.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with classified network accreditation and required DOD cybersecurity activities.
• Experience with Clandestine or Covert Operations.
• Experience with Cyber Operations.
• Experience working with Special Access Programs (SAPs)/CAPs.
• Experience with Agile development methodologies.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Blue Sky Innovators, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.