Cybersecurity Engineer-DARPA, TS/SCI

Blue Sky Innovators•Arlington, VA

3d•$150,000 - $250,000

About The Position

Blue Sky Innovators, Inc. is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer with TS/SCI clearance to support DARPA programs. The role involves preparing, implementing, and ensuring compliance with cybersecurity policy, including Assessment and Authorization requirements. The engineer will also be responsible for assessing cybersecurity vulnerabilities, proposing and implementing remediation actions, ensuring appropriate security controls are in place, and responding to computer security breaches. This position requires significant experience supporting Department of Defense (DoD) research and development (R&D) programs and demonstrated skills in advanced research techniques and problem-solving.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (Master's Preferred) in Cybersecurity, Computer, Electrical, or Electronics Engineering, or Mathematics with a concentration in computer science or equivalent.
Certified as Information Assurance Management (IAM) or Information Assurance Technical (IAT) or Information Assurance System Architect and Engineer (IASAE) Level I (position-based) per DoD 8570.1M.
Three (3) years of notable experience preparing, implementing, and ensuring compliance with cybersecurity policy, to include Assessment and Authorization requirements.
TS/SCI Clearance
At least three (3) years, the individual supported research and development (R&D) Department of Defense (DoD) programs.
Demonstrated skill in conceiving, planning and conducting research in problem areas of considerable scope and complexity requiring unconventional or novel approaches and sophisticated research techniques.
Demonstrated ability of make decisions independently on research and development (R&D) engineering problems and methods, and of resolve important questions and of plan and coordinate work.
Demonstrated experience in the use of advanced techniques, theories, precepts, and practices for each lead of the four functional areas (Intelligence and Mission Capabilities, Architecture, Applications, and Mission Integration). Each functional area lead shall have at least three (3) years extensive experience, background and knowledge of the corresponding functional area.

Nice To Haves

At least three (3) years of experience working in DARPA or similar organization is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Prepare, implement, and ensure compliance with cybersecurity policy, including Assessment and Authorization requirements.
Assess cybersecurity vulnerabilities for risks and propose and implement remediation actions or risk mitigation strategies.
Ensure appropriate security controls are in place that will safeguard digital files and electronic infrastructure.
Respond to computer security breaches to re-establish protections and make required reports.
Plan, implement, upgrade, and/or monitor cybersecurity measures to improve cyber defense and maintain a cyber-resilient network.
Conceive, plan and conduct research in problem areas of considerable scope and complexity requiring unconventional or novel approaches and sophisticated research techniques.
Make decisions independently on research and development (R&D) engineering problems and methods, and resolve important questions and plan and coordinate work.
Utilize advanced techniques, theories, precepts, and practices for each lead of the four functional areas (Intelligence and Mission Capabilities, Architecture, Applications, and Mission Integration).