SAIC

Communications Systems Engineer - Offensive Security Engineer

SAIC • $160K — $200K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with 9+ years or Master's with 7+ years experience; PhD or JD with 4+ years experience.
  • Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with Polygraph.
  • Experience with Risk Management Framework (RMF) and information security standards.
  • Knowledge of space communication, network, and crypto system design and testing.
  • Familiarity with NRO processes and satellite systems.
  • Availability for up to 25% domestic travel.

Responsibilities

  • Support the System Program Office in execution and oversight of acquisitions.
  • Build and execute testing frameworks while addressing security assessments.
  • Create documents and deliver presentations on project status to stakeholders.
  • Coordinate with SMEs and COTRs to develop and maintain contract documentation.
  • Review CDRL deliverables for accuracy and program alignment.
  • Participate in technical meetings and program reviews with developers and COTRs.
  • Travel monthly as required for site visits.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional growth within a leading organization.
  • Engagement with cutting-edge technology in the satellite communications field.
  • Support for further education and training in specialized areas.
  • Emphasis on cybersecurity and defense against emerging threats.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Description

SAIC is seeking a Communications Systems Engineer to act as Offensive Security Engineer to provide onsite systems engineering and technical advisory (SETA) services in support of an SAIC Prime Program at the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) in Chantilly, VA.

The Offensive Security Engineer will support a Government customer with multiple satellite systems, both on-orbit and in development. They will also support communication systems, network, and crypto acquisition activities for multiple major satellite programs.

Note: An active Top Secret/SCI clearance with Polyis required to be considered for this role

Job Responsibilities to include:
  • Support the System Program Office (SPO) in an acquisition capacity for planning, execution, monitoring, and oversight of communication, network, and crypto acquisitions.
  • Build, automate, and execute testing frameworks and security assessments. Help resolve red/blue team findings. Improve cybersecurity posture against evolving threats.
  • Develop documents and briefings to communicate work or study status, briefs Government and industry as required
  • Support Contract Officer Technical Representatives (COTRs) and Developers by coordinating with other acquisition domain SMEs and program stakeholders to develop, modify, and maintain contract documentation
  • Review Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) deliverables to ensure content, accuracy, and sufficiency to meet program requirements and objectives
  • Participate in program reviews and technical interchange meetings between developers and COTR
  • Travel is required and may occur once a month.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience
  • Bachelors and nine (9) years or more experience; Masters and seven (7) years or more experience ; PhD or JD and four (4) years or more experience.
  • Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with Poly
  • Experience with the Risk Management Framework (RMF) and information security policies and standards
  • Understanding and experience within how space communication, network, and crypto systems are designed, specified, developed, manufactured, and tested
  • Familiarity with NRO organization, processes, and satellite systems.
  • Available to travel up to 25% domestically

Target salary range: $160,001 - $200,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

Overview

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

About SAIC

Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) is a technology integrator in the technical, engineering, intelligence, and enterprise information technology markets. SAIC has approximately 26,000 employees and operates in more than 70 countries. The company was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Reston, Virginia. SAIC provides services to the U.S. government, including the Department of Defense, the intelligence community, and civilian agencies. The company also serves commercial customers in the healthcare, energy, and financial services sectors.
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26,000 employees
Market Cap
$6 billion
Industry
Net Income
$206 million
Founded
1969
5 Year Trend
+10.7%
Revenue
$6.8 billion
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