Cybersecurity Engineer - ISSO

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Vienna, VA, USA
In-Office
Senior level
Security
The Role
Leads cybersecurity assessment and authorization activities for classified DoD and Intelligence Community systems. Maintains SSPs, POA&Ms, SARs, and ATO artifacts; performs vulnerability scanning and remediation tracking; validates NIST and CNSSI controls; supports hardening, patching, STIG compliance, monitoring, incident response, and change-impact assessments. Collaborates with engineering, administration, and DevSecOps teams.
Summary Generated by Built In

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. 
About UsSAIC® is a premier mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, intelligence, and civilian markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services, and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.

We are approximately 23,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.3 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of experience, or equivalent
  • Active or current TS/SCI security clearance
  • DoD 8570 IAT II+ certification, such as Security+, CySA+, or CISSP
  • Hands-on experience with RMF, POA&M, and ATO documentation
  • Experience with ACAS and IAVM tracking
  • Knowledge of STIGs, patching, and system hardening
  • Familiarity with NIST publications and incident-response processes
  • Strong analytical and communication skills
  • Scripting experience with Python, Java, or React
  • DevSecOps pipeline experience
  • Linux, Windows, database, or web application experience
  • Familiarity with Jira and Confluence
  • Experience with NIST SP 800-171
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The Company
HQ: Stamford, CT
34,000 Employees

What We Do

Spectrum San Diego is a high tech security innovator, specializing in ultra-low-dose X-ray screening systems.

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