Cyber Security Engineer

Description

SAIC’s National Intelligence Community (NIC) Business Unit, USG Mission, and Information Technology Division, provides solutions and services supporting digital modernization programs in areas such as systems engineering, multi-cloud computing, cybersecurity, data science and analytics, artificial intelligence and machine learning, quantum computing, application development, DevSecOps, cloud network operations, and secure communications.

We are seeking a lead Cyber Security Engineer to join our National Intelligence Program providing support to an environment encompassing analytic and software capabilities to include data visualization tools, language translation, data ingestions, extraction, and modeling. As the lead Cyber Security Engineer , you will serve as the focal point for Sponsor’s Information System security and provide consultative security support to the Sponsor’s stakeholders, Systems Architect, and Systems Engineer. This position can be in Herndon, VA, McLean, VA or Chantilly, VA and requires an active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph.

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:

Designing and implementing robust security measures, actively monitoring systems for potential threats, and responding to security incidents to protect against breaches.

Lead the charge in developing and enforcing security policies and protocols, ensuring compliance with IC standards and conduct regular vulnerability assessments and penetration tests to identify and address weaknesses, keeping our defenses strong and resilient.

Swiftly address incidents, conduct thorough root cause analyses and implement corrective actions to prevent future breaches.

Oversee the accreditation process for systems and ensure compliance with the Sponsor’s security standards and certifications.

Security design, incident response, and vulnerability management, will be complemented by your skills in system accreditation.

Support Assessment and Authorization (A&A) and information assurance processes and documentation.

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities will enable you to address complex security challenges effectively.

Communication is key, and your ability to convey security concepts and procedures to non-technical stakeholders will be invaluable.

Qualifications

Required:

Active TS/SCI with polygraph

Bachelors and nine (9) years or more experience; Masters and 7 years or more of experience.

Will consider additional 4 years’ experience with a HS diploma in lieu of a Bachelors degree.Experience working in a DevSecOps environment.

Experience with requirements analysis, architect, design, and documentation development of cybersecurity and information security solutions.

Experience performing vulnerability risk analysis.

Experience with cybersecurity tools and scanners used to evaluate the security posture of the system/enclave.

AWS Cloud security knowledge including architecture, design, deployment, and management of cloud security technologies.

Experience supporting account, PKI, and LDAP configuration and management.

Familiarity with Linux administration as well as scripting experience (Python, Bash, Shell, Perl).

Experience developing and standardizing cybersecurity A&A processes and practices.

Experience working with software developers and architects to understand security requirements.providing technical guidance on security policy for satisfaction of requirements.

Desired:

Holding relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CEH will further demonstrate your expertise.

Experience working with AWS/Azure cloud-hosted information systems or applications.

Experience working with Redhat or CentOS Linux operating systems.

Creating and using security tools and processes for scanning, testing, monitoring, and reporting.

Experience in planning and overseeing configuration changes for major applications across multiple networks.

Good analytic and problem-solving skills.

SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

Covid Policy: SAIC does not require COVID-19 vaccinations or boosters. Customer site vaccination requirements must be followed when work is performed at a customer site.
REQNUMBER: 2413447

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