Senior Cybersecurity Specialist

ARLINGTON, VA, US • Posted 12 hours ago • Updated 23 minutes ago

Full Time

On-site

SAIC

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Skills

Cyber Security
Data Collection
Risk Management
Mentorship
Security Awareness
Training
Security Clearance
Event Management
SIEM
Splunk
Auditing
Network Security
Nessus
STIG
SCAP
Management
Incident Management
Network
Threat Analysis
Documentation
Information Technology
Systems Engineering
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Summary

Job ID: 2600374

Location: ARLINGTON, VA, US

Date Posted: 2026-01-16

Category: Cyber

Subcategory: Cybersecurity Spec

Schedule: Full-time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time

Minimum Clearance Required: TS/SCI

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Top Secret

Potential for Remote Work: No

Description

SAIC is seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Specialist to join our team in Arlington, VA.

Responsibilities

Develop and optimize Splunk Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) data collection solutions to detect, track, and audit various system logging data for timely response to adverse actions on the network
Employ Tenable Nessus and DISA STIG/SCAP tools to generate tailored threat reports for senior management and information system engineers to facilitate effective remediation of identified vulnerabilities
Oversee analyst team, providing timely detection, identification, and alerting of possible attacks/intrusions and distinguishing the incidents and events from benign activities
Deploy and maintain Elastic Stack (ELK) suite of tools to provide 24/7 threat detection and incident response
Perform forensic investigations on host and network systems, determining scope, urgence, and impact of suspected events and makes recommendations that enable timely remediation
Integrate MITRE ATT&CK framework with Threat Intelligence data to identify and assess risks and threats, and recommend updates to enterprise security protocols
Develop, maintain, and implement Tactic, Techniques & Procedure (TTP) documents, incident response playbooks, and risk mitigation documentation
Provide mentorship and training to junior security analysts and provide security awareness training to various cross-functional organizations

Qualifications

Education Requirements:

Bachelors degree and five (5) years' experience; Four (4) years' experience can be considered in lieu of degree.

Clearance Requirements:

Must possess an active TS/SCI; ship required.

Required Skills:

Proficiency in developing, optimizing, and managing Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) solutions using Splunk to effectively detect, track, and audit system logging data for network security.
Experience with Tenable Nessus and DISA STIG/SCAP tools for generating tailored threat reports, identifying network vulnerabilities, and supporting remediation efforts.
Strong ability to oversee and support an analyst team in timely detection, identification, and alerting of potential attacks or intrusions, while distinguishing legitimate events from malicious activity.
Knowledge of deploying and maintaining the Elastic Stack (ELK) suite of tools for 24/7 threat detection, monitoring, and incident response.
Proficiency in conducting forensic investigations (host and network) and integrating the MITRE ATT&CK framework with threat intelligence to assess risks, recommend protocol updates, and produce security documentation (e.g., TTPs, playbooks).

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Dice Id: 10111346
Position Id: 2600374
Posted 12 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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