SME Cybersecurity Engineer

  • REMOTE WORK, VA
  • Posted 13 hours ago | Updated 1 hour ago

Overview

Remote
On Site
USD 160,001.00 - 200,000.00 per year
Full Time

Skills

Security Clearance
Software Engineering
IT Service Management
Customer Engagement
Software Security
System Security
Regulatory Compliance
Risk Assessment
Penetration Testing
CISA
GCIH
CISSP
CISM
Risk Management
Presentations
IC
Integrated Circuit
Internal Communications
Cyber Security
Cloud Computing
ITIL
DoD
Information Technology
Systems Engineering
FOCUS

Job Details

Job ID: 2509070

Location: REMOTE WORK, VA, US

Date Posted: 2025-08-22

Category: Cyber

Subcategory: Cyber Engineer

Schedule: Casual (includes On Call and Temporary)

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 highly motivated SME Cybersecurity Engineer to provide subject matter expertise (SME) and advisory to the Customer. This effort focuses on providing a comprehensive set of System/ Software Engineering and IT services to maintain, sustain, enhance, and improve/ modernize MARS. The ideal candidate will be located in the National Capital Region.

The SME CE shall support application security activities related to the configuration and implementation of software applications and their related infrastructure to satisfy identified security procedures and policies. In addition, the contractor shall implement and remain in compliance with DIA's Zero Trust Architecture.

Please note that this is contingent upon contract award, with an anticipated decision expected by fall 2025.

The SME Cybersecurity Engineer r esponsibilities include, but are not limited to:
  • Support the deployment and patching of components necessary to harden cyber posture and reduce threats
  • Reviewing and updating System Security Plans and privileged and general user's guides such as CONOPS, POA&M, Security & Risk Assessment Reports, Continous Monitoring Plans
  • Provide continual updates to support cybersecurity compliance
  • Perform risk assessments, vulnerability assessments, and penetration testing to identify and mitigate cyber risks
  • Provide SME support to and advise cybersecurity officials on regulations, projects, tools, etc. resulting in successful program execution

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:
  • Active TS/SCI with Polygraph
  • Bachelors and 18 years or more experience; Masters and 16 years or more experience; PhD and 15 years or more experience
  • 1 IAM Level III, or IAT Level III Certification: CISA, GCIH, GCED, CISSP (or Associate), CASP, GSLC, CISM
  • 5+ years of experience leading DoD and IC risk management activities, including implementation of DoD and IC RMFs
  • 5+ years of experience leading CS teams in a similar environment
  • 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
  • Knowledge of providing executive-level technical briefings and presentations to senior personnel in an IC/DoD organization

Desired Qualifications:
  • 2+ years of experience in Cybersecurity in a Cloud or Hybrid Cloud environment
  • ITIL certifications
  • Experience with implementation of DoD RMFs
  • IASAE certification

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


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