Cybersecurity Engineer - ISSO

• Travel Required: Yes - 10% of the time
• Minimum Clearance Required: TS/SCI with Poly
• Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None

SAIC is seeking a Cyber Security Engineer to support critical DoD and Intelligence Community missions. You will lead assessment, authorization, vulnerability management, and secure operations for classified systems.

Responsibilities

• Execute RMF processes for Assessment & Authorization (A&A).
• Develop/maintain SSPs, POA&Ms, SARs, and ATO artifacts in XACTA/eMASS.
• Conduct vulnerability scanning and track remediation using ACAS/IAVM.
• Implement and validate NIST 800‑53 and CNSSI 1253 controls.
• Support hardening, patching, STIG compliance for Windows, Linux, and networks.
• Monitor systems and assist with incident response.
• Evaluate security impacts of system changes.
• Collaborate with engineering, administration, and DevSecOps teams.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree + 5 years of experience (or equivalent).
• Active or Current TS/SCI.
• DoD 8570 IAT II+ (Security+, CySA+, CISSP, etc.).
• Hands‑on RMF, POA&M, ATO documentation experience.
• Experience with ACAS, IAVM tracking.
• Knowledge of STIGs, patching, system hardening.
• Familiarity with NIST publications and incident‑response processes.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.

Desired Qualifications

• Scripting experience (Python, Java, React).
• DevSecOps pipeline experience.
• Linux/Windows, databases, or web app experience.
• Familiarity with Agile tools (Jira, Confluence).
• Experience with NIST SP 800‑171.

About Us

SAIC® is a premier mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, intelligence, and civilian markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services, and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.