Senior Systems Security Engineer

  • HILL AFB, UT
  • Posted 60+ days ago | Updated 10 hours ago

Overview

On Site
Full Time

Skills

Science
Acquisition
System Security
Organizational Skills
Supply Chain Management
Risk Management
SOW
Security Engineering
NIST SP 800 Series
ISO 9000
Risk Assessment
Vulnerability Assessment
Regulatory Compliance
Reporting
Management
Security Clearance
DoD
Adobe AIR
SAP BASIS
Information Technology
Systems Engineering
FOCUS

Job Details

Job ID: 2502549

Location: HILL AFB, UT, US

Date Posted: 2025-02-26

Category: Engineering and Sciences

Subcategory: Systems Engineer

Schedule: Full-time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: No

Minimum Clearance Required: Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Top Secret

Potential for Remote Work: No

Description

SAIC is seeking an experienced and dynamic Principal System Security Engineer (SSE) to support the United States Air Force's acquisition of the Sentinel weapon system, the next generation Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) at Hill Air Force Base, Utah.

The System Security Engineer will be responsible for planning, organizing, and managing program efforts to achieve appropriate security and survivability of systems over their entire life cycle. The position requires expertise in applying the principles and practices outlined in NIST SP 800-160 and/or ISO/IEC 21827:2008

Primary Duties:
  • Manage the implementation of security measures to ensure compliance with program activities and plans (i.e., Security Classification Guide, Supply Chain Risk Management Plan (SCRM), Anti-Tamper Plan) as identified in the Statement of Work.
  • Apply security engineering principles and practices from NIST SP 800-160 and/or ISO/IEC 21827:2008 to guide program efforts.
  • Conduct risk assessments and vulnerability analyses to inform security planning and mitigation strategies.
  • Perform continuous assessment of systems as they are delivered to ensure ongoing security compliance and effectiveness.
  • Coordinate with cross-functional teams to address security issues and integrate security best practices into all phases of the program.
  • Document and report on security activities, findings, and recommendations to senior management and stakeholders.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in STEM or Engineering with 5+ years; or a master's degree 3+ years of experience.
  • Active Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain a Top-Secret Clearance.
  • Knowledge of DoD, Air Force policies, and processes.
  • Solid understanding of Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) principles.


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.


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