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Cross Domain Engineer – (Active TS/SCI Clearance)

Strategic Business Systems, Inc (SBS), Chantilly, VA, United States


Cross Domain Engineer – Data Transfer / AWS Diode (Low-to-High Pipelines)
Location:

Chantilly, VA (preferred)
Work Type:

Onsite / Hybrid
Citizenship:

U.S. Citizenship required
Clearance:

Active Top Secret/SCI clearance required

The Opportunity
Strategic Business Systems (SBS) is expanding our team to support a

high-priority, mission-critical national security program . We are building out secure data movement capabilities across classification boundaries and are looking for engineers who understand how to design and implement

low-to-high data transfer solutions

in controlled environments.

This role is focused on developing and supporting

Cross Domain Solutions (CDS) , including

AWS data diode architectures , to enable secure, compliant movement of data between networks of differing classification levels. You’ll play a key role in enabling mission systems—both on-prem and in AWS classified environments—to share data safely while maintaining strict security controls.

What You’ll Be Doing

Design and implement

low-to-high data pipelines

across classification boundaries

Support and integrate

Cross Domain Solutions (CDS) , including

data diodes and guard technologies

Build secure data ingestion, validation, and transfer mechanisms into

AWS environments and on-prem systems

Develop and enforce

data filtering, formatting, and content inspection rules

Integrate CDS pipelines with

AWS services, HPC systems, and enterprise applications

Support deployment of pipelines into

AWS classified regions (e.g., GovCloud or other secure environments)

Implement logging, monitoring, and audit capabilities for cross-domain transfers

Support testing, accreditation, and operational deployment of CDS capabilities

What We’re Looking For
Cross Domain / CDS Experience

Hands‑on experience with

Cross Domain Solutions (CDS)

or similar secure data transfer systems

Familiarity with

data diode architectures

and one‑way transfer mechanisms

Understanding of

low‑to‑high data flow constraints and approval processes

AWS / Cloud Integration

Experience integrating systems with

AWS services

(S3, EC2, Lambda, API Gateway, etc.)

Understanding of

secure data ingestion patterns into AWS

Familiarity with

VPC design, private endpoints, and restricted network architectures

Experience working in or supporting

AWS GovCloud or classified regions

(preferred)

Data & Integration

Experience building

data pipelines and transformation workflows

Understanding of data formats (JSON, XML, CSV, etc.) and validation techniques

Ability to integrate across

cloud and on-prem environments

Security & Compliance

Strong understanding of

classified or regulated environments

Familiarity with

NCDSMO, Raise-the-Bar (RTB), or CDS accreditation processes

Experience implementing

data inspection, sanitization, and filtering controls

Systems & Infrastructure

Linux background with scripting (Python, Bash, etc.)

Understanding of networking fundamentals and secure data transfer protocols

Nice to Have

Experience with

Radiant Mercury, Owl Cyber Defense, Everfox, or similar CDS tools

Familiarity with

Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation)

in secure environments

Experience supporting

ATO or compliance-driven deployments

Why SBS
SBS supports mission-critical programs where secure data movement is essential. Our teams work at the intersection of

cross-domain security and cloud enablement , helping customers move data safely into modern platforms like AWS.

You’ll be part of a team that:

Solves complex cross-domain and cloud integration challenges

Supports high-visibility national security efforts

Builds real, operational capabilities—not just concepts

About SBS
Strategic Business Systems, Inc. is a national IT services provider headquartered in the Washington, DC area. We specialize in infrastructure, cloud, cybersecurity, and mission-critical systems.

EEODisclaimer

SBS is an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, gender, gender identification, sex, sexual orientation, color, race, creed, national origin, religion, marital status, parental status, citizenship status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, military status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Accommodations

If you need an accommodation seeking employment with SBS, please email hr@sbsplanet.com. Accommodations are made on a case‑by‑case basis.

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