Cybersecurity Engineering Residency Program

Bluestaq is a secure data platform company serving space, defense, and healthcare sectors. This cybersecurity engineering residency is an 11.5-week, paid, cohort-based program designed to launch early-career cybersecurity talent into full-time roles as Associate Cybersecurity Engineers, with real security work on U.S. Space Force customer systems and a capstone presentation to engineering leadership.

* Perform system hardening using industry best practices and DISA STIGs * Identify, prioritize, and remediate vulnerabilities across systems and environments * Build and tune SIEM tooling and conduct log analysis to detect and investigate suspicious activity * Support incident response activities including detection, triage, containment, and recovery * Prepare, review, and maintain ATO/RMF documentation and security authorization packages * Configure, secure, and maintain cloud infrastructure in AWS * Test patches before rollout and support deployment with minimal disruption * Implement and verify access controls and support compliance audits

* Understanding of core security fundamentals including CIA triad, least privilege, authentication, authorization, and common vulnerabilities * Comfort working in Linux environments, including command-line use and basic administration * Knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, firewalls, and common network protocols * Exposure to cloud platforms, ideally AWS, through coursework, certifications, or hands-on projects * Ability to work in a team-centric environment with excellent verbal and written communication skills * Availability to work full-time on-site for the entire program duration (January 11 – March 31, 2027) * Eligibility to obtain a security clearance

* Familiarity with compliance frameworks such as NIST SP 800-53, Risk Management Framework (RMF), or DISA STIGs * Experience with log and SIEM tools such as Splunk or Elastic, or log analysis in lab or class settings * Passion for big data technologies and cloud infrastructure * Current TS/SCI security clearance