SAIC

Information Systems Security Engineer

SAIC$90K — $120K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, Computer Science, or a STEM-related field with 2+ years of experience; or 4 years of experience in lieu of degree
  • Active Top Secret Clearance with SCI eligibility
  • Minimum 1 year of relevant cybersecurity experience
  • IAT Level II certification required
  • Experience working within SCI and SAP in space command and control

Responsibilities

  • Install, configure, and troubleshoot various cybersecurity tools
  • Utilize identity and rights management tools in implementation
  • Apply PKI and cryptographic best practices
  • Manage and maintain security technologies like Trellix ENS and ACAS
  • Conduct vulnerability scans and analysis using ACAS
  • Perform SCAP scans for STIG compliance
  • Monitor network audit logs and automate monitoring capabilities
  • Assist in creating reports, ATO packages, and security assessments
  • Conduct continuous monitoring functions like system and user account audits

Benefits

  • Access to a diverse team of cybersecurity experts
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development
  • Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and modernization processes
  • Support for continuing education in cybersecurity trends and best practices
Full Job Description
Job Description

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

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.
Learn more about SAIC
Size
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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