SAIC

Information Systems Security Engineer

SAIC • $90K — $120K *
Kirtland Afb, NM 87117In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, Computer Science or a STEM-related field (or equivalent experience)
  • Active Top Secret Clearance with SCI eligibility
  • At least 1 year of relevant cybersecurity experience
  • IAT Level II certification required
  • Experience with SCI and SAP in space command and control environments

Responsibilities

  • Install, configure, and troubleshoot cybersecurity solutions
  • Manage security tools including Trellix ENS and ACAS
  • Perform vulnerability and SCAP scans for compliance
  • Monitor network audit logs and enhance security rules
  • Assist in preparation of ATO packages and security assessments
  • Conduct continuous monitoring including system and account audits

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work with cutting-edge space command and control technologies
  • Access to continued training on emerging security trends
  • Work within a diverse team of cybersecurity experts
  • Potential for career growth in a high-tech environment
Full Job Description
Job Description

SAIC and the Engineering, Development, Integration and Sustainment (EDIS) team are looking for an Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) to work with our Space Systems Command (SSC) customer at Kirtland AFB in Albuquerque, New Mexico. We want you to join our qualified and diverse team of professional Cybersecurity SMEs, where you can apply your talents to take our team to new levels of performance. You will leverage your subject matter expertise in applications, systems, network cybersecurity, and DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF) requirements to provide expert ISSE support to various satellite ground command and control systems at multiple classification levels, undergoing system modernization - to include migration to the cloud and co-hosting multiple mission partners.

Steps to success:
  • Install, configure, and troubleshoot solutions with a wide selection of Cyber industry tools
  • Work with identity management/rights management tools and implementation models
  • Application of PKI and other common cryptographic best practices
  • Manage, implement, and maintain security tools and technologies, such as Trellix Endpoint Security (ENS), Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS), SolarWinds Security Event Monitor (SEM)
  • Perform vulnerability scans and analysis using ACAS tools
  • Conduct Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP) scans to ensure Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) compliance
  • Monitor and analyze network audit logs and create rules and automation to enhance monitoring capabilities.
    Recommend new tools and security controls to improve the security posture of the network
  • Assist in creating customer reports, Authority to Operate (ATO) packages, security plans, and security assessments for new hardware and software
  • Perform continuous monitoring functions such as system audits, user account audits, and Plan of Action and Milestone (POA&M) reviews
  • Be willing to learn new technologies, stay up-to-date on security trends, and familiarize yourself with new and existing Risk Management Framework (RMF) and National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) implementation standards.


Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, Computer Science or a STEM-related field and 2+ years of relevant experience. Four (4) years of experience will be accepted in lieu of education
  • Active Top Secret Clearance with SCI eligibility and the ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI
  • Minimum 1 year of relevant cybersecurity experience
  • MUST possess an IAT Level II certification to be considered

Sought-after skill set:
  • Experience working at the SCI and SAP level relating to space command and control
  • Linux+ or other Linux certifications and experience and/or programming experience
  • Linux and Windows integration in a virtualized environment
  • ESS and ACAS installation and management experience
  • Experience with SCAP scans and STIG viewer
  • Experience with patching and applying STIGs and other cyber technologies that implement security controls in military cyberspace operational environments, to include firewalls, router ACLs, PKI, OWASP, scripting, identity management, virtualization, etc.
  • Experience with Static Code Analysis using tools such as Fortify
  • Familiarity with NIST and RMF standards


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.
Learn more about SAIC
Size
26,000 employees
Market Cap
$6 billion
Industry
Information Technology
Net Income
$206 million
Founded
1969
5 Year Trend
+10.7%
Revenue
$6.8 billion
NASDAQ
SAIC
* Ladders Estimates

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