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# Systems Engineer (Cleared)

- **Company:** Blue Sky Innovative Solutions
- **Location:** Fort Meade, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Comptia Cloud+, Amazon Web Services, Systems Engineering, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Services, System Testing, Cloud Platform System, Performance Monitor
- **Published:** July 21, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=4ef44dcd65c1d298

## About the Role

* 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.

## Description

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.


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