Cyber Engineer

Job ID: 2505255

Location: NEWPORT, RI, US

Date Posted: 2025-05-01

Category: Cyber

Subcategory: Cyber Engineer

Schedule: Full-time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time

Minimum Clearance Required: Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None

Potential for Remote Work: No

Description

JOB DESCRIPTION:

SAIC is seeking a highly skilled Senior Penetration Tester/Cyber Engineer to play a critical role in proactively identifying and mitigating system vulnerabilities alongside our government customer at the Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) in Newport, RI.

JOB DUTIES:

• Design comprehensive penetration test plans and methodologies tailored to diverse systems and environments
• Provide technical leadership by guiding and assisting the team in executing penetration tests effectively and efficiently
• Conduct penetration testing on a wide range of systems, including:
  • Databases
  • Network devices
  • Operating systems (Windows, Linux, Unix)
  • Hardware and embedded systems
• Review emerging vulnerabilities and provide timely impact assessments to system stakeholders
• Analyze vulnerabilities to determine exploitability and assess associated risk based on potential impacts to confidentiality, integrity, and availability
• Develop, maintain, and present clear, actionable security assessment reports to technical and non-technical audiences
• Support and maintain penetration testing infrastructure, including both hardware and software platforms
• Collaborate with system owners and IT teams to explain findings, recommend remediation strategies, and support vulnerability mitigation
• Stay current with threat trends, vulnerability disclosures, and industry best practices

Qualifications

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND CLEARANCE:

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field and five (5) years of experience in IT functions such as network administration, engineering, or cybersecurity
• 3+ years of experience in an offensive cybersecurity role (e.g., penetration testing, red teaming)
• Strong hands-on experience with the following tools and environments:
  • Kali Linux and associated toolsets
  • Nessus Vulnerability Scanner
  • Nmap
  • Windows, Unix, and Linux administration and troubleshooting
  • Virtualized environments
  • RedHat Enterprise Linux
  • Scripting ability with Bash and PowerShell
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Ability to travel as required
• U.S Citizenship and an active DoD Secret clearance (or higher)

DESIRED CERTIFICATIONS:

• Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP)
• Practical Network Penetration Tester (PNPT)
• CompTIA PenTest+
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
• Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)

ADDITIONAL SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES:

• Top Secret Security Clearance preferred
• Previous HM&E or Industrial Controls/IoT pen testing is greatly preferred
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• Deep understanding of the penetration testing lifecycle, including information gathering, threat modeling, vulnerability analysis, exploitation, post-exploitation, and reporting

SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

Covid Policy: SAIC does not require COVID-19 vaccinations or boosters. Customer site vaccination requirements must be followed when work is performed at a customer site.