Cyber Security Analyst/Information Assurance SME: Blue UAS

Overview

Job specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

Position Summary:

 

The Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) is seeking a Cybersecurity Assessment Analyst / Information Assurance SME to support the Blue UAS initiative, with a focus on reviewing the cybersecurity posture of small uncrewed aerial systems (sUAS) and enabling a scalable, trusted pipeline of vendors and products. This role will directly support the vetting of solutions seeking to be Blue UAS certified. This individual will work with Blue UAS Recognized Assessors, who serve as force multipliers for NDAA compliance and perform cyber due diligence across the ecosystem.

 

The ideal candidate will bring deep technical experience in cybersecurity assessment frameworks, DoD RMF, and embedded/autonomy system security, with the ability to apply practical judgment to risk while ensuring high standards of trust, resilience, and compliance.

 

 

Key Responsibilities:

 

• Evaluate solutions applying to become Blue UAS using DIU’s formal rubric and assessment process.
• Review submissions for compliance with Blue UAS standards, based on cybersecurity reports and supporting artifacts.
• Provide recommendations for compliant solutions to the Blue UAS board for addition to the Cleared List.
• Support the development, evolution, and refinement of Recognized Assessor criteria, rubric guidance, and scoring documentation.
• Collaborate with DIU ISSMs, cyber SMEs, and Blue UAS PMs to ensure that Recognized Assessors uphold the performance bar while enabling scale.
• Coordinate independent technical cyber assessments of select sUAS systems, components, or vendors as needed to support high-priority cases.
• Monitor industry practices, tools, and frameworks relevant to embedded cybersecurity, supply chain security, and compliance automation.

Required Qualifications:

 

• 5+ years of experience in information assurance, cybersecurity engineering, or cyber risk assessment roles.
• Deep familiarity with Risk Management Framework, penetration testing methodologies, and system authorization processes.
• Experience assessing autonomous systems, embedded software, or uncrewed platforms.
• Ability to evaluate third-party methodologies and assess organizational maturity in cyber due diligence.
• Understanding of NDAA Section 848/889 compliance, bill of material standards, and supply chain security.
• Strong analytical and writing skills for producing technical artifacts and recommendations.
• Active Secret clearance required; TS/SCI preferred.

Preferred Qualifications:

 

• Prior experience developing or scoring assessment rubrics or evaluation criteria.
• Familiarity with sUAS platforms, including their data security architectures and common threat vectors.
• Professional certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CAP, CISA).
• Experience in cybersecurity consulting, assessments, or red team/blue team activities.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

This role is ideal for someone who:

• Brings a blend of cyber depth and practical judgment to risk evaluation.
• Is comfortable evaluating external organizations and their technical maturity with diplomacy and rigor.
• Enjoys applying structured evaluation frameworks to emerging technology challenges.
• Believes in fielding secure systems at scale without compromising the mission.

 

Mission Context:

 

The Recognized Assessor partnership is key to scaling the Blue UAS initiative - allowing DIU and its partners to maintain a high cybersecurity bar while accelerating throughput and adoption. As the Cybersecurity Assessment Analyst / IA SME, you will help shape the foundational processes and partner ecosystem that will define how trusted uncrewed systems are adopted across the Department of Defense.

Work Environment:

 

This position may require occasional travel. The role involves working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with government, military, and commercial partners.

 

Physical Requirements:

 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

Essential functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for frequently bending, stooping, sitting, walking or standing for prolonged periods of time; most of time is spent sitting in a comfortable position with the opportunity to move about. Occasionally there may be a need to move or lift moderately light items up to 35 pounds. Near visual acuity to review written documentation; ability to hear and understand speech at normal room levels and on the telephone; manual dexterity to operate a telephone and keyboard; lift horizontally and vertically.

 

Work Environment:

 

Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

Job is performed in an office setting with exposure to computer screens and requires extensive use of a computer, keyboard, mouse and multi-line telephone system. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

 

Supervisory Responsibilities:

 

• None

 

ADDITIONAL QUALIFYING FACTORS:

 

As a condition of employment, must pass a pre-employment drug screening, as well as have acceptable reference and background check results.

 

The Tatitlek Corporation gives hiring, promotion, training and retention preference to Tatitlek shareholders, shareholder descendants and shareholder spouses who meet the minimum qualifications for the job.

 

As an equal opportunity employer, The Tatitlek Corporation recognizes that our strength lies in our people. Discrimination and all unlawful harassment, including sexual harassment, in employment is not tolerated. We encourage success based on our individual merits and abilities without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or employment. We support and obey laws that prohibit discrimination everywhere we do business.

Salary

$170-190k/annually