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Cybersecurity Specialist

Posted 4 Days Ago

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Fort Belvoir, VA, USA

In-Office

Senior level

Security

The Role

Designs and integrates enterprise cybersecurity solutions, with emphasis on cloud security architecture, secure migrations, vulnerability management, incident response, firewalls, IDS/IPS, and SIEM technologies. The role supports military cyberspace operations, evaluates cybersecurity tools, prepares technical security documentation, and collaborates with internal teams and external customers. Applicants must possess TS/SCI clearance and be able to obtain a CI Poly.

Summary Generated by Built In

SAIC is seeking a highly skilled Cybersecurity Specialist to join our team at Fort Belvoir, Virginia.

The Cyber Security Specialist will perform strategic planning and management, and other advanced and specialized cybersecurity functions. This position encompasses critical aspects of security, requiring expertise in areas such as cloud security architecture and enterprise cyber architecture.
Responsibilities:

Assist in the selection and deployment of hardware, software, and cloud service providers, including authoring and assessing Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
Implement application and data migration strategies, ensuring simplicity, efficiency, and adherence to short- and long-term security and capacity requirements.
Research, evaluate, recommend, and integrate new cybersecurity tools, techniques, and technologies to strengthen enterprise security architecture in alignment with IT security strategies.
Conduct vulnerability scanning, incident response, and remediation of physical and cybersecurity systems using both COTS/GOTS and custom tools.
Engage in cybersecurity defense activities addressing firewalls, electronic data traffic, and secure network architectures.
Support military cyberspace operations by applying deep engineering and cybersecurity knowledge to craft and integrate solutions consistent with enterprise architecture policies.
Prepare comprehensive technical reports summarizing security assessments, mitigating activities, and remedial actions.
Translate complex cybersecurity concepts and technical work into clear, concise documentation accessible to technical and non-technical audiences.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and liaise with external customers to provide innovative cybersecurity solutions.

Qualifications

Required Education:

Bachelors and five (5) years or more experience; Masters and three (3) years or more experience; PhD and zero (0) years or more experience; four (4) years of experience considered in lieu of degree.

Qualifications:

Demonstrated expertise in cloud security architecture, including securing cloud applications, designing and evaluating cloud service provider solutions, and data/application migration to cloud environments.
Proficiency in cybersecurity tools and techniques, including vulnerability scanning and incident response for enterprise IT infrastructures.
Proven ability to research, evaluate, and integrate modern cybersecurity technologies into organizational infrastructure.
Track record of creating highly technical and actionable cybersecurity documentation, including assessment reports and solution design.
Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles, risk management frameworks, and incident response.
Hands-on proficiency with enterprise security tools and technologies, including firewalls, IDS/IPS, SIEMs, and cloud-based solutions.
Expertise in cybersecurity standards such as NIST, NICE Framework, and other relevant guidelines.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex technical information to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Ability to effectively balance multiple projects, work independently under general direction, and meet outlined objectives with minimal oversight.

Clearance:

Must possess a TS/SCI security clearance and willing/able to obtain a CI Poly.

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.

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Skills Required

Bachelor’s degree with five or more years of experience, master’s degree with three or more years of experience, or PhD with zero or more years of experience; four years of experience may substitute for a degree.
Expertise in cloud security architecture, including cloud application security, cloud service provider evaluation, and cloud migration.
Proficiency with cybersecurity tools and techniques, including vulnerability scanning and incident response.
Experience researching, evaluating, and integrating cybersecurity technologies.
Experience producing technical cybersecurity documentation, assessment reports, and solution designs.
Knowledge of cybersecurity principles, risk management frameworks, and incident response.
Hands-on experience with firewalls, IDS/IPS, SIEMs, and cloud-based security solutions.
Expertise with NIST, NICE Framework, and other relevant cybersecurity standards.
Strong communication skills for explaining technical information to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Ability to manage multiple projects, work independently, and meet objectives with minimal oversight.
Active TS/SCI security clearance.
Willingness and ability to obtain a CI Poly.