Cybersecurity Engineer SME

Remote in REMOTE WORK, VA, US • Posted 60+ days ago • Updated 7 hours ago

Full Time

On-site

USD $160,001.00 - 200,000.00 per year

SAIC

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Skills

Security Clearance
Analytical Skill
DevOps
Administrative Support
IT Service Management
Spring Framework
Risk Assessment
Vulnerability Assessment
Penetration Testing
Collaboration
CISM
CISSP
ISSAP
CISA
Computer Science
Information Systems
Data Science
Software Engineering
Cyber Security
Threat Modeling
Regulatory Compliance
Presentations
Integrated Circuit
IC
Internal Communications
DoD
Information Technology
Systems Engineering
FOCUS

Summary

Job ID:

Location: REMOTE WORK, VA, US

Date Posted: 2026-02-05

Category: Cyber

Subcategory: Cyber Engineer

Schedule: Full-time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: No

Minimum Clearance Required: TS/SCI with Poly

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None

Potential for Remote Work: Yes

Description

SAIC is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer SME to join the Machine-assisted Analytic Rapid-repository System (MARS) Advanced Development Operations (DevOps) and Sustainment Support (ADOS) program and provide on-site technical and administrative support to facilitate operations of critical MARS infrastructure and services. This effort focuses on providing a comprehensive set of System/ Software Engineering and IT Services to maintain, sustain, enhance, and improve/ modernize MARS. This position will be located in the National Capital Region.

Please note that this is contingent upon contract award, with an anticipated decision expected by Winter/ Spring 2026.

The Cybersecurity Engineer SME responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Spearhead the design, implementation, and enhancement of robust cybersecurity measures tailored to the unique requirements
Architect and deploy advanced security solutions that safeguard the MARS environment from sophisticated cyber threats
Conduct comprehensive risk assessments, vulnerability analyses, and penetration testing to identify and mitigate potential security gaps
Develop and enforce stringent security policies, protocols, and best practices in alignment with DoD and DIA standards
Collaborate closely with development and IT teams to ensure that security is seamlessly integrated into all phases of the system lifecycle, from design to deployment
Provide expert guidance and innovative solutions, ensuring MARS cyber resilience, protecting sensitive data, and maintaining operational integrity in the face of evolving cyber threats

Qualifications

Active TS/SCI with Polygraph
Two of the following certifications: CISM, CISSO, CISSP, CISSP-ISSEP, CISSP-ISSAP, CISA, CASP
Bachelors degree in IT, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, or Software Engineering and 18 years or more relevant experience (will consider an additional 4+ years of relevant experience in lieu of degree)
5+ years of experience leading CS teams in a similar environment with advanced expertise in cybersecurity engineering, developing robust security architectures, and leading security initiatives
3+ years of experience implementing corrections actions, bug fixes, implementing patches, or other remediation activity
3+ years of experience developing, implementing, and actioning POA&M with proficiency in advanced threat modeling, deploying security solutions, and ensuring regulatory compliance
Knowledge of providing executive-level technical briefings and presentations to senior personnel in an IC/ DoD organization

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

Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.

Dice Id: 10111346
Position Id: 2511132-3449
Posted 30+ days ago

Company Info

About SAIC

SAIC® is a premier Fortune 500 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, civilian and intelligence markets include 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 24,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.

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