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# Cybersecurity Engineer (Cleared)

- **Company:** Blue Sky Innovative Solutions
- **Location:** Fort Meade, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Software System Penetration Testing, Cloud Computing Security, Cyber Security, Red Team (Cyber Security), Software Vulnerability Management, Cyber Warfare, Splunk
- **Published:** July 21, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=83ff2b3d92fd4c49

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree + 8 years of experience, OR 12 years total in cybersecurity operations (incident response, threat analysis, vulnerability management).
 * Active TS/SCI clearance
 * Meets DoD 8140 requirements for Work Role 531, Cyber Defense Incident Responder (Intermediate); alternate Work Role 541, Vulnerability Analyst.

What Sets You Apart

 * Experience with DoD cyber tools such as ESS, ACAS, Splunk, and eMASS.
 * Prior CSSP, SOC, or DoD incident response team experience.
 * Familiarity with cloud-native security services and IL4+ commercial cloud environments.

Certifications (examples of approved options)
DoD 8140 WRC 531 (Intermediate) examples: GIAC GCIH, EC-Council CEH, CompTIA CySA+, EC-Council ECIH.

## Description

Defend the DoD's enterprise cloud. You will drive incident response coordination, penetration testing and red team engagement analysis, and threat intelligence support for a federal enterprise cloud program engaging directly with USCYBERCOM and DoD cyber defense organizations.

How You'll Make an Impact

 * Prepare incident reports and post-mortem analyses; coordinate incident reporting and tracking across internal and external resources.
 * Coordinate penetration testing, red team engagements, and tabletop exercise planning and execution.
 * Analyze threat intelligence to support Government prioritization and controlled dissemination.
 * Review trusted system relations design and implementation across external systems and architectures.
 * Analyze CSP deliverables against DoD cybersecurity requirements and standards.


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