SAIC

Network Intrusion Specialist

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

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with 9+ years, Master's with 7+ years, or PhD/JD with 4+ years of experience.
  • Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with Polygraph is mandatory.
  • In-depth knowledge of space communication, network, and cryptographic systems.
  • Familiarity with Risk Management Framework (RMF) and security policies.
  • Direct experience with NRO satellite systems is essential.
  • Willingness to travel domestically up to 25%.

Responsibilities

  • Support System Program Office in planning and executing communication and network acquisitions.
  • Analyze PCAP data and security alerts, tracing network attacks and containing intrusions.
  • Develop and present documentation and briefs on project status.
  • Coordinate contract documentation with acquisition domain experts and stakeholders.
  • Review CDRL deliverables for accuracy and compliance with program objectives.
  • Participate in technical meetings and program reviews with developers and stakeholders.
  • Occasional travel required, potentially once a month.

Benefits

  • Access to cutting-edge satellite systems and technologies.
  • Opportunity to work directly with government agencies like the NRO.
  • Roles providing impactful contributions to national security missions.
  • Continuous professional development and skill enhancement in a high-stakes environment.
  • Collaborative environment with a strong focus on technical excellence.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Description

SAIC is seeking a Communications Systems Engineer to act as a Network Intrusion Specialist 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 Network Intrusion Specialist 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.
  • Analyze PCAP data and IDS/IPS alerts. Trace network-based attacks. Support containment of live network intrusions. Increase monitoring and auditing of black transport.
  • 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
  • Understanding and experience within how space communication, network, and crypto systems are designed, specified, developed, manufactured, and tested
  • Experience with the Risk Management Framework (RMF) and information security policies and standards
  • Experience with NRO satellite systems
  • Available to travel domestically up to 25%

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
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Net Income
$206 million
Founded
1969
5 Year Trend
+10.7%
Revenue
$6.8 billion
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