Principal Cybersecurity Engineer

BLACKROCK STRATEGY INC • Washington, DC

5h • Onsite

About The Position

Blackrock Strategy, Inc. (BrS) is seeking a Principal Cybersecurity Engineer to provide senior-level technical leadership supporting cyberspace test, evaluation, and capability development efforts. This role sits at the intersection of cyber engineering, test & evaluation, and operational experimentation, supporting the integration and assessment of advanced cyber capabilities within government mission environments. You will support the Prototyping & Experiments Technical and Engineering Support effort for Washington Headquarters Services (WHS), Acquisition Directorate (AD), working directly with government stakeholders to evaluate emerging technologies and inform mission-critical decisions. This position is contingent upon contract award.

Requirements

• Active TS/SCI clearance with SAP eligibility
• 15+ years of experience in cyber engineering and cyberspace test & evaluation
• 10+ years of experience supporting project management for technical or cyber-related programs
• 10+ years supporting analysis, assessment, demonstration, testing, and/or experimentation of cyber capabilities
• Demonstrated experience supporting research, development, integration, and testing of innovative cyber technologies
• 10+ years of experience evaluating and validating system and sensor performance in operational environments
• Experience recommending assessments to determine system performance and associated risks
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related engineering field
• Must meet certification requirements in accordance with applicable DoD directives and instructions
• Must possess one or more of the following certifications: CISSP, CISM, CISA, CASP+, OSCP, GIAC, or CCSP

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting Department of Defense (DoD) or military programs
• Experience working in prototyping, experimentation, or emerging technology environments
• Familiarity with cyber operations in both offensive and defensive contexts
• Experience supporting high-visibility, government-led technical programs

Responsibilities

• Provide senior-level technical leadership across cyber engineering and cyberspace test & evaluation efforts
• Support analysis, assessment, demonstration, testing, and experimentation of cyber capabilities
• Support research, development, integration, and testing of innovative technologies for offensive and defensive cyber operations
• Evaluate and validate system and sensor performance, effectiveness, and operational feasibility
• Recommend and support assessments to determine system performance and associated risks
• Support integration of emerging cyber capabilities into operational and test environments
• Coordinate with government stakeholders, engineers, and program leadership to align technical execution
• Support project management activities across complex, multi-disciplinary technical efforts
• Develop technical documentation, test plans, and assessment reports to support mission objectives

Benefits

• We recruit, hire, and advance qualified individuals based on merit, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
• We also take affirmative action to employ and advance veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
• If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact our Human Resources department at [phone].

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees