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Cyber Network Defense (CND) Auditor

Springfield, VA, US • Posted 4 hours ago • Updated 4 hours ago

Full Time

On-site

SAIC

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Skills

IT Infrastructure
Incident Management
Intelligence Collection
Reporting
Security Controls
Documentation
Risk Assessment
Collaboration
Security+
Customer Engagement
CISA
Certified Ethical Hacker
GCIH
Information Systems
CISSP
Computer Science
Regulatory Compliance
Network
Cyber Security
NIST 800-53
RMF
Risk Management Framework
ICD
DoD
Auditing
Splunk
Nessus
Database Security
Microsoft SQL Server
Oracle
Security Clearance
Microsoft Windows
Linux
Servers
Database
Computer Networking
Information Technology
Systems Engineering
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Summary

Job ID: 2611554

Location: Springfield, VA, US

Date Posted: 2026-04-16

Category: Cyber

Subcategory: Cyberspace Ops

Schedule: Full-Time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: Yes - 10% of the time

Minimum Clearance Required: TS.SCI

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: TS/SCI with Poly

Potential for Remote Work: ORA_ON_SITE

Description

SAIC is seeking a skilled and motivated Cyber Network Defense (CND) Auditor to join our team in support of an on-premises enterprise IT environment. This role is part of a subcontract supporting a critical customer, with responsibilities that include assessing the security integrity of enterprise IT infrastructure, identifying risks, ensuring compliance with established cybersecurity standards, and performing assessments of systems and networks to identify deviations from acceptable configurations or policies. The candidate will evaluate incident response procedures, exploit system and network vulnerabilities, and facilitate proactive defense measures to enable operations and intelligence collection capabilities. This opportunity involves working within a complex environment of virtualized Windows and Linux servers, SQL Server databases, Oracle databases, and comprehensive networking layers, supporting mission-critical systems and infrastructure to defend sensitive assets.

All work must be performed on-site in Springfield, VA.

Key Responsibilities:

Assess and audit systems and networks to identify deviations from acceptable configurations, enclave policies, or local policies.

Evaluate incident response procedures and capabilities to ensure readiness for detecting, responding to, and mitigating cyber threats.

Exploit system and network vulnerabilities and misconfigurations for gathering data from target systems or adversary networks to enable operations and intelligence collection capabilities.

Leverage computer networks to disrupt, deny, degrade, or destroy information resident in computers and networks or the computer systems themselves.

Identify, evaluate, and report cybersecurity vulnerabilities and recommend actionable mitigations.

Review and validate system configurations, changes, and security controls for compliance and effectiveness.

Provide monitoring and analysis to detect signs of exploitation, unauthorized activity, or abnormal patterns.

Maintain detailed audit documentation including risk assessments, compliance verification, and remediation plans.

Collaborate with stakeholders such as Systems Administrators, Network Engineers, and Cybersecurity Analysts to address risks.

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Certifications (CWF Requirements):

Candidates must satisfy Cybersecurity Workforce Framework (CWF) ID 511 (Cyber Defense Analyst) or 531 (Cyber Defense Auditor, Intermediate Level) requirements, as outlined by Navy COOL .

This requirement can be met by possessing one or more of the following qualifying certifications:
- CompTIA Security+ CE
- Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
- Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
- GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) (or a similar advanced-level certification).

OR This requirement can be met through:

A Bachelor's Degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, IT, or a related field.

Experience:

9-15 years of experience performing security audits, compliance assessments, or Cyber Network Defense-related (CND) functions in an enterprise IT environment.

Technical Skills:

In-depth knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., NIST 800-53, RMF, ICD 503, DoD 8510.01).
Proficiency with auditing tools (e.g., Splunk, Nessus, ACAS) and experience with Windows/Linux security configurations.
Familiarity with database security for platforms like SQL Server and Oracle.

Clearance Requirement:

Active TS/SCI clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI with Poly.

Work Environment and Notes:

On-site Work: All work must be conducted on-site in Springfield, VA.
Program Scope: Supports on-premises enterprise IT environments including virtualized Windows/Linux servers, databases, and networking layers.
Subcontractor Role: Salary and responsibilities vary by billet, with cap limitations based on the subcontractor agreement.

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: 2611554
Posted 4 hours 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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