Director of Cybersecurity Architecture

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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 (BNS) builds and operates space systems for the Intelligence Community and Department of Defense. Our missions are expanding fast and so are the adversaries interested in them.

We're looking for a Director - Cyber Security Architecture to lead the team that protects and defends the systems our missions run on: classified development environments, mission ground systems, labs, and the full set of mission support infrastructure behind them.

This role is intentionally dual-hat. You'll define the security architecture for our most sensitive systems, and you'll build and lead the team of engineers and analysts who implement and defend it. You'll lead a team of engineers and analysts across multiple sites.

What You'll Do

• Architect for the mission. Own the security architecture for BNS classified enclaves, mission ground segments, and lab environments. Own the Authority to Operate (ATO), Authority to Connect (ATC), and overall security posture for mission IT systems.
• Lead and grow a team. Hire, mentor, and develop a team of cyber engineers and analysts supporting concurrent classified programs. Build the bench so no program depends on a single person.
• Defend continuously. Direct threat hunting, vulnerability and patch management, and incident response in partnership with our enterprise SOC and mission partners.
• Clear the path to accreditation. Drive systems to ATO under RMF and keep them there treating accreditation as mission-critical path, not paperwork.
• Be the trusted interface. Serve as a principal technical contact for government Authorizing Officials, assessors, and customer cyber leads.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline (Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Computer/Electrical Engineering, or similar)
• 10+ years in cybersecurity engineering, including 3+ years leading technical teams
• Experience architecting and accrediting classified systems in DoD or IC environments
• Demonstrated success achieving ATOs under RMF SSP authorship through POA&M closure
• Deep hands-on depth in at least three of: network security architecture, IAM/PKI, government cloud, cyber threat detection and monitoring, enterprise vulnerability management, secure system administration and endpoint hardening
• Active U.S. Government Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility and eligibility for SAP access determination
• DoD 8140 IAM Level III certification (CISSP or equivalent)

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior ISSM or ISSE role on SAP/SAR programs
• Cross-domain solution accreditation experience (NCDSMO baseline)
• Working knowledge of JSIG, ICD 503/705, NIST SP 800-53 / 800-171, and CMMC
• Experience standing up and accrediting new classified enclaves or facilities
• Active TS/SCI with polygraph

Why This Role

You will not be maintaining someone else's architecture. BNS is scaling, and much of what this team needs; standards, tooling, detection coverage, accreditation playbooks is still being written. If you want ownership over how a national security space business defends itself, this is that job.

Logistics

• Travel up to 25–35% to Blue Origin sites, customer facilities, and mission operations locations
• 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 $206,673.00 - $289,342.20
WA applicants is $218,262.00 - $305,566.80

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 military installation
• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing, vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.
• Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical

Benefits

• Benefits include:  Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.
• Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
• Paid Time Off:  Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
• Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on “Know Your Rights,” please see here.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

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