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  • Variable Trust Endpoints Tech SETA-DARPA, TS/SCI

  • Blue Sky Innovators
  • Reston, Virginia 20191 United States View Map

DescriptionSeeking 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. Candidates 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. The candidate will be responsible for coordinating meetings, assessing performer technical progress, projecting performer outcomes, and ensuring that project management best practices are followed by performers. The candidate will prepare and deliver technical reports, briefings, and presentations to government officials and technical stakeholders. The ideal candidate should possess technical expertise and experience in network engineering of DOD classified networks, notably the design, implementation, operations, and maintenance of enterprise, tactical, or expeditionary communications networks. The candidate will evaluate emerging technologies, monitor development of novel solutions, and contribute to the development of resilient classified networks, services, endpoints, and architectures.Required QualificationsBachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).TS/SCI ClearanceMinimum of 8 years of relevant experience in cybersecurity, network development, network security, and/or enterprise systemsSubstantial 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 integrityExperience with general purpose enterprise servicesFamiliarity with System Certification and AccreditationAbility to work with little oversight to achieve team goalsExcellent 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 reliabilityFamiliarity with general systems engineering principles for management of complex systems development.Desired QualificationsExperience with classified network accreditation and required DOD cybersecurity activitiesExperience with Clandestine or Covert Operations (Desired)Experience with Cyber Operations (Desired)Experience working with Special Access Programs (SAPs)/CAPs.Experience with Agile development methodologies.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. If you are a qualified job seeker with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access as a result of your disability. To request an accommodation, please email us at careers@blueskyinnovators.com and provide your name and contact information. Please note: this is only for job seekers with disabilities requesting an accommodation.#J-18808-Ljbffr

DescriptionSeeking 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. Candidates 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. The candidate will be responsible for coordinating meetings, assessing performer technical progress, projecting performer outcomes, and ensuring that project management best practices are followed by performers. The candidate will prepare and deliver technical reports, briefings, and presentations to government officials and technical stakeholders. The ideal candidate should possess technical expertise and experience in network engineering of DOD classified networks, notably the design, implementation, operations, and maintenance of enterprise, tactical, or expeditionary communications networks. The candidate will evaluate emerging technologies, monitor development of novel solutions, and contribute to the development of resilient classified networks, services, endpoints, and architectures.Required QualificationsBachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).TS/SCI ClearanceMinimum of 8 years of relevant experience in cybersecurity, network development, network security, and/or enterprise systemsSubstantial 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 integrityExperience with general purpose enterprise servicesFamiliarity with System Certification and AccreditationAbility to work with little oversight to achieve team goalsExcellent 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 reliabilityFamiliarity with general systems engineering principles for management of complex systems development.Desired QualificationsExperience with classified network accreditation and required DOD cybersecurity activitiesExperience with Clandestine or Covert Operations (Desired)Experience with Cyber Operations (Desired)Experience working with Special Access Programs (SAPs)/CAPs.Experience with Agile development methodologies.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. If you are a qualified job seeker with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access as a result of your disability. To request an accommodation, please email us at careers@blueskyinnovators.com and provide your name and contact information. Please note: this is only for job seekers with disabilities requesting an accommodation.#J-18808-Ljbffr

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