Cybersecurity Engineer

Job ID: 2505484

Location: WASHINGTON, DC, US

Date Posted: 2025-05-08

Category: Information Technology

Subcategory: Database Admin

Schedule: Full-time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: No

Minimum Clearance Required: None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Public Trust

Potential for Remote Work: Yes

Description

SAIC is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer to support a mission-critical U.S. government agency in the National Capital Region. This hybrid position involves managing and modernizing enterprise cybersecurity platforms, with a strong focus on Zscaler technologies (ZIA, ZPA, ZDX) and broader Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) implementations within a Microsoft-based environment.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with security tools across cloud, endpoint, network, and identity domains. This role supports operations, troubleshooting, and integration efforts for tools such as EDR, DLP, email security, firewalls, secure web gateways, and SIEM, while contributing to process automation, Zero Trust initiatives, and cross-team collaboration.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deploy, configure, and manage a wide range of security technologies, including Zscaler services (ZIA, ZPA, ZDX), EDR, DLP, secure web gateway, email security, IDPS, firewall, SIEM, and identity protection tools; responsibilities include policy configuration, SAML integrations, monitoring, and user onboarding for Zscaler platforms
• Integrate security tools with Microsoft platforms such as Azure AD, Conditional Access, Intune, and Microsoft Defender
• Write and maintain technical documentation (SOPs, change records) and automate routine tasks using scripting (PowerShell, Python, Bash)
• Respond to ServiceNow tickets, conduct health checks, and support upgrades or migrations
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and compliance teams to enhance security posture

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, IT, or related field (or 8+ years of equivalent experience)
• Minimum 5 years of cybersecurity experience supporting a broad range of tools across cloud, endpoint, identity, and network security domains
• 2+ years of hands-on experience administering Zscaler services (ZIA, ZPA, ZDX), including policy management, SAML integration, and performance monitoring
• Practical experience with tools and platforms such as EDR, DLP, secure web gateway, email security, IDPS, firewalls, SIEM, and identity protection solutions
• Proficiency in Windows and/or Linux system administration, scripting (e.g., PowerShell, Python, Bash), and integrating cloud-native security technologies
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in federal or regulated environments
• Familiarity with DNS-layer protection, threat analytics platforms, and Zero Trust architecture
• Exposure to tools such as CrowdStrike, Office 365, Microsoft Defender, and Intune
• Relevant certifications such as Zscaler Certified Administrator, Security+, CySA+, GSEC, Microsoft SC-300, CCNP Security, PCNSE, or Splunk Certified Architect

Clearance Requirement:

• Must be eligible to obtain a U.S. Public Trust Clearance

**This hybrid role requires a minimum of three on-site days per week in Washington, DC**

Target salary range: $80,001 - $120,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.