Senior Cyber Engineer

ARLINGTON, VA, US • Posted 1 hour ago • Updated 1 hour ago

Full Time

On-site

SAIC

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Skills

Vulnerability Management
Security Architecture
Authorization
Migration
IaaS
Security Operations
Scalability
IT Service Management
JIRA
Service Management
Configuration Management
Workflow
Customer Service
Security Policy
Intelligence Collection
Collaboration
Cyber Security
Compliance Management
Nessus
STIG
SCAP
Event Management
SIEM
Data Collection
Auditing
Network
Research
Network Security
System Security
SSP
Security QA
Spanning Tree Protocol
Incident Management
Security Clearance
Management
Cloud Computing
Analytics
Security Controls
Splunk
Microsoft Azure
Regulatory Compliance
Risk Management Framework
RMF
Information Technology
Systems Engineering
FOCUS

Summary

Job ID: 2600380

Location: ARLINGTON, VA, US

Date Posted: 2026-01-14

Category: Cyber

Subcategory: Cyber Engineer

Schedule: Full-time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: No

Minimum Clearance Required: TS/SCI

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None

Potential for Remote Work: No

Description

SAIC is seeking a Sr. Cyber Engineer to join our team onsite in Arlington, VA.

Responsibilities:

Implement comprehensive security platform utilizing Splunk, Trellix, and Tenable vulnerability management to optimize security operations and vulnerability remediation across hybrid cloud environments
Design and optimize security architecture for Azure Stack Hub (ASH), integrating security policies and compliance requirements to enable secure development environments
Provide expert Assessment & Authorization (A&A) support, leveraging in-depth experience with ATO accreditation processes and actively guide the integration of technical solutions into the Risk Management Framework (RMF)
Lead strategic migration of on-premise security tools to Azure cloud infrastructure, centralize security operations through unified management platforms and enhance scalability across hybrid environments
Develop ITSM solutions utilizing Jira Service Management, create configuration management workflows and customer service portals to automate enterprise configuration changes and improve IT service request processing
Research and develop innovative security technologies and methodologies to meet JSIG compliance standards to ensure seamless integration with classified system security requirements
Design, develop, and implement comprehensive security policy, standards, and procedures for a multi-domain network supporting a highly-complex intelligence collection system
Collaborate with cross-functional cyber security teams, system administrators, and engineers to seamlessly incorporate capabilities for effective risk and compliance management
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
Develop and optimize Splunk Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) data collection solution to detect, track, and audit various system logging data for timely response to adverse actions on the network
Empower the research, development, and implementation of innovative security principles and methodologies to enhance network security posture and achieve long-term security objectives
Review and adopt the Joint Special Access Program Implementation Guide (JSIG) to enhance System Security Plans (SSP), Security Test Plans (STP), Incident Response Plans (IRP), and Continuity of Operations Plans (COOP)

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:

Demonstrated experience in deploying, managing, and maintaining hybrid cloud environments using Azure Stack Hub.
Strong knowledge of configuring, maintaining, and utilizing Splunk for log aggregation, monitoring, and analytics.
In-depth understanding and application of RMF processes, including security controls implementation, compliance, and assessment.
Expertise in using tools like Tenable and Trellix to identify, prioritize, and remediate vulnerabilities while ensuring compliance with JSIG and RMF.
Experience designing secure, scalable architectures for hybrid and multi-domain networks, integrating Splunk, Azure Stack Hub, and compliance frameworks such as RMF and JSIG.

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Dice Id: 10111346
Position Id: 2600380
Posted 1 hour 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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