Cyber Security Engineer III

Application close date: Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed. At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!    The role is part of the In-Space Systems business unit, which is focused on addressing two of the most compelling challenges in spaceflight today: space infrastructure and increasing mobility on-orbit. Blue National Security builds and operates space systems for the Intelligence Community and Department of Defense. The classified enclaves, mission ground systems, and labs behind those missions have to be secure, accredited, and available every time. We're looking for a Cybersecurity Engineer III  to do that work hands-on. You'll engineer and harden the systems our programs depend on, drive them through accreditation, and stand watch over them once they're operational. This is a builder's role on a team that is still writing its own playbooks. You'll have real ownership over specific systems and enclaves, and direct influence over the standards the rest of the team adopts. What You'll Do Engineer and harden.  Implement security architecture across classified enclaves, mission ground systems, and lab environments network segmentation, identity and access management, endpoint hardening, logging and audit, and encryption at rest and in transit. Drive accreditation.  Author and maintain SSPs, security control implementation statements, risk assessments, and POA&Ms. Take systems through RMF to ATO and ATC, then keep them compliant through continuous monitoring. Defend the environment.  Perform vulnerability scanning and remediation, patch management, log review and audit reduction, and triage of security events alongside the enterprise SOC. Respond to incidents.  Participate in the on-call rotation. Investigate, contain, and document incidents, and drive corrective actions to closure with system owners. Automate the toil.  Build the scripting and tooling that make compliance evidence, STIG application, and reporting repeatable rather than manual. Support the mission directly.  Work shoulder-to-shoulder with program engineers and system administrators to deliver secure systems on mission schedule — finding the compliant path to  yes . Raise the bar.  Mentor junior engineers and analysts, and contribute to team standards, baselines, and accreditation playbooks. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline (Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Computer/Electrical Engineering, or similar), or equivalent experience 4+ years of hands-on cybersecurity engineering experience Direct experience implementing and sustaining security controls on classified systems in DoD or IC environments Working experience with RMF control implementation, SSP and artifact development, POA&M remediation, and continuous monitoring Hands-on depth in at least three of: Linux and Windows hardening (STIG/SCAP), network security and segmentation, IAM and PKI, government cloud (AWS GovCloud / Azure Government), SIEM and log analysis, vulnerability management tooling Scripting proficiency (Python, PowerShell, Bash) for automation of security operations and compliance tasks Active U.S. Government Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility and eligibility for SAP access determination DoD 8140 IAT/IAM Level II certification (Security+ CE or equivalent) at hire Preferred Qualifications Prior ISSO or ISSE role on SAP/SAR programs Working knowledge of JSIG, ICD 503/705, and NIST SP 800-53 / 800-171 Experience standing up and accrediting new classified enclaves, labs, or facilities Infrastructure-as-code and configuration management (Terraform, Ansible, Puppet) Cross-domain solution implementation or accreditation support Detection engineering, threat hunting, or incident response experience Active TS/SCI with polygraph, SAP Eligible Why This Role Most senior cyber engineering jobs in this space are compliance jobs wearing an engineering title. This one isn't. The baselines, the automation, the detection coverage, and the accreditation playbooks are all still being built and the person in this seat gets to build them. You'll see your work go operational on real national security missions, fast. Logistics Primarily onsite in classified spaces; limited telework by nature of the work Travel up to 10–15% to other Blue Origin sites and customer facilities Participation in an on-call rotation; occasional extended hours to support mission-critical events and incident response Must be able to obtain and maintain access to classified facilities; periodic polygraph may be required   Base Pay Range for: CO applicants is $110,938.00 - $155,312.85 WA applicants is $121,023.00 - $169,432.20 Other site ranges may differ Culture Statement Don’t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. Export Control Regulations Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum. Background Check Required for all positions: Blue’s Standard Background Check Required for Certain Job Profiles:  Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a