Job description

Job ID 2615272

Location

Vienna, VA, US

Date Posted

2026-08-04

Category

Cyber

Subcategory

Cyberspace Ops

Schedule

Full-Time

Shift

Day Job

Travel

Yes - 10% of the time

Minimum Clearance Required

TS.SCI_wPoly

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain

None

Potential for Remote Work

ORA_ON_SITE

Description

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.

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